Damage estimates from California and an upcoming USDA forecast will clarify the amount of freeze damage to much the California citrus crop. Click here to listen to the report….
Corn Growers Thank Senate for Farm Bill Passage
…investments that will further USDA’s research mission. Maintains authorizations and funding levels for export promotion, including the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program and the Market Access Program (MAP). Continues the…
Statement by AFBF President on Senate Passage of Farm Bill
…now looks forward to bringing the legislation across the finish line with the president’s signature and working with USDA to get the new farm bill implemented as soon as possible.”…
NCC Applauds Senate’s Farm Bill Passage, Urges President Obama’s Signature
…of a transition program for the 2014 crop year as enactment comes too late for USDA and the private sector to offer the new insurance product until 2015. He said…
USDA Announces $20 Million Available to Combat Drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the USDA is making available $20 million dollars for drought assistance through the NRCS EQIP program. Agriculture Sec. Vilsack’s comments can be heard…
USDA Launches Effort to Assist California Producers Affected by Drought
$20 million available for agricultural conservation enhancements on key agricultural lands WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will make $20 million available for agricultural water…
Cattle Inventory Report
Randall Weisman reports on the USDA cattle report. CLICK HERE to listen to this report….
House Passes Farm Bill
…pass it. The President must sign it. Here is USDA’s Gary Crawford and Rep’s Frank Lucas, Marcia Fudge, Kurt Shrader and Joe Crowley. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
…a 10-state pilot to empower states to engage able-bodied adults in mandatory work programs. Prohibits USDA from engaging in SNAP recruitment activities, and advertising SNAP on TV, radio, billboards and…
USDA Video: Normal Food Price Inflation for 2014
Food prices will be going up this year, but a USDA economist says the increase should not be dramatic. The USDA’s Bob Ellison has more….
USDA Designates California Ag Counties for Drought Disaster Assistance
…the deadline earlier this year. For further information, contact your local USDA Service Center regarding all program eligibility requirements and application procedures. Additional information is also available online at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=diap&topic=landing….
New Variety of Rice
Researchers are working on a new variety of rice. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Researchers from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the University of…
Omnibus Appropriations Bill To Fund Ag Areas
…keep the government open for the rest of this fiscal year contains key funding for USDA programs. The trillion dollar-plus bill that helps prevent another government shutdown until at least…
NRCS Online Education on Nutrient Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has online education modules available for nutrient management practices. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Get more information at…