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Vilsack Announces Bioproduct Pilot Program Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

June 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new pilot program created under President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the development of biobased products that [Read More …]

USDA Cold Storage Survey’s Importance to Livestock Producers

June 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Cold storage, particularly for red meat and poultry, is an important part of the protein supply chain. Meat in cold storage comes from a variety of sources and is used in both domestic and global [Read More …]

USDA awards $80M, makes another $22.9M available to support dairy initiatives

June 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

DBI initiatives have provided valuable technical assistance and sub-grants to dairy farmers and businesses across their regions The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $80 million in awards to support processing capacity expansion, on-farm [Read More …]

USDA Trade Mission Underway in London

June 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh arrived in London to launch a USDA agribusiness trade mission to the United Kingdom. Deputy Secretary Bronaugh is joined by a delegation of representatives from [Read More …]

USDA, Innovation Center Sign MOU To Continue Dairy Sustainability Commitment

June 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue working toward the dairy industry’s 2050 environmental stewardship goals while [Read More …]

USDA Deputy Secretary Bronaugh to Lead United Kingdom Trade Mission

June 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Representatives from 37 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations will join U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to London, United Kingdom (UK), June 22-24. “The United [Read More …]

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USDA Issues WASDE Report for June

June 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on June 10. Milk production for 2022 is forecast lower than last month on slower growth in milk-per-cow than previously expected. Milk per cow is [Read More …]

USDA Invests in New HBCU Agribusiness Innovation Center at NC A&T State University

June 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a $1.92 million investment to establish an Agriculture Business Innovation Center at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NC A&T) State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) [Read More …]

USDA Offering Nationwide Waiver for Infant Formula

June 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Expanded flexibilities will provide widest access to both U.S.-produced and imported formulas for families in need The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering nationwide waivers to increase access to infant formula for families in need [Read More …]

U.S. dairy supports new USDA container program for ag exports

June 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF and USDEC are working with USDA to identify key port locations, including at inland terminals, to replicate the pop-up initiative The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) [Read More …]

U.S. initiates 2nd USMCA dispute on Canadian dairy TRQ policies

June 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Action by USTR seeks to address Canada’s continuing failure to meet iIts USMCA obligations United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that the United States is, for the second time, requesting dispute settlement [Read More …]

DFA Supports The U.S. Government Taking Action To Dispute Canadian Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Policies Under USMCA

May 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) commends the recent action taken by the United States government to address Canada’s continued failure to meet its United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) obligations. “Trade and export opportunities with Canada [Read More …]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains

May 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Level the Playing Field for Growers, and Lower Prices for American Consumers Today, USDA announced a suite of new actions delivering on key commitments from President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the [Read More …]

USDA Offers Funding Flexibility to Help States, WIC Families Amid Infant Formula Shortages

May 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Department will temporarily cover the full cost of alternate formulas In its continued efforts to get formula to families in need, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging state agencies and their infant formula [Read More …]

USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses

May 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

People in 36 States and Puerto Rico 122 Projects Will Help People in Socially Vulnerable Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $770 million to [Read More …]

USDA to provide $6 billion to producers impacted by 2020, 2021 disasters

May 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA to provide approximately $6 billion to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by 2020 and 2021 natural disasters The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted [Read More …]

Wisconsin wheat production and hay stocks

May 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

May hay stocks up but wheat yield forecasts are down from last year All hay stored on Wisconsin farms as of May 1, 2022, was estimated at 630,000 tons, up 11 percent from May 1, [Read More …]

Dairy groups endorse Alexis Taylor nomination as USDA trade official

May 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today praised the nomination of Alexis Taylor to serve as USDA’s Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. “This position [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report for May

May 17, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on May 12. Milk production for 2023 is forecast above 2022 driven by gains in milk per cow, with the milk cow herd expected to [Read More …]

USDA Hosts Virtual Event on Mental Health Support for Farmers and Ranchers

May 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

America’s farmers and ranchers are resilient, but even the most stalwart face mental health challenges. In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosts a free, virtual convening [Read More …]

USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Funding Opportunity Deadlines Approaching

May 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Funding Pools for Applicants Close on May 6 and June 10 The deadline for partners to apply for the first round of funding through the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities is Friday, May 6, [Read More …]

U.S. dairy industry urges USDA to re-issue container report

April 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Also urges additional relief and support to dairy farmers and exporters facing supply chain constraints The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has sent a letter to the Biden administration [Read More …]

Nationwide network to provide resources for rural America

April 22, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Biden-Harris Administration launches nationwide network of partners to tap resources for rural America U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice today announced a new whole-of-government [Read More …]

Wisconsin NRCS Announces Second EQIP Sign-up for 2022 Funding, Apply by May 20, 2022

April 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers and forest landowners will want to plan ahead and sign-up early for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation funding. Eric Allness, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Acting State Conservationist in Wisconsin, announced farmers and [Read More …]

Proposed Scientific Questions to Inform the Development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

April 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

2025-2030 Available for Public Comment Starting April 15th As the first step in the development process of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 (Dietary Guidelines), the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) [Read More …]

Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture Establish New Program to Support Rural Health Care Providers, Invests $43 Million

April 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of a program under President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to expand rural hospitals and providers’ access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and supplies, while [Read More …]

USDA Issues WASDE Report – 2022 All Milk Price Raised to $25.80

April 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA issued its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on April 8. The milk production forecast for 2022 is raised on higher dairy cow numbers. The fat basis import forecast is lowered on lower [Read More …]

USDA to provide payments to livestock producers impacted by drought, wildfire

April 6, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that ranchers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock [Read More …]

USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire

April 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that ranchers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock [Read More …]

USDA publishes Origin of Livestock final rule for organic dairy

April 1, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Aims to promote a fairer and more competitive market for all organic dairy producers Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the highly anticipated Origin of Livestock (OOL) final rule for organic dairy. This [Read More …]

Vilsack Announces Bioproduct Pilot Program Funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

USDA Cold Storage Survey’s Importance to Livestock Producers

USDA awards $80M, makes another $22.9M available to support dairy initiatives

USDA Trade Mission Underway in London

USDA, Innovation Center Sign MOU To Continue Dairy Sustainability Commitment

USDA Deputy Secretary Bronaugh to Lead United Kingdom Trade Mission

USDA Issues WASDE Report for June

USDA Invests in New HBCU Agribusiness Innovation Center at NC A&T State University

USDA Offering Nationwide Waiver for Infant Formula

U.S. dairy supports new USDA container program for ag exports

U.S. initiates 2nd USMCA dispute on Canadian dairy TRQ policies

DFA Supports The U.S. Government Taking Action To Dispute Canadian Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Policies Under USMCA

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains

USDA Offers Funding Flexibility to Help States, WIC Families Amid Infant Formula Shortages

USDA Invests $770 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Rural Businesses

USDA to provide $6 billion to producers impacted by 2020, 2021 disasters

Wisconsin wheat production and hay stocks

Dairy groups endorse Alexis Taylor nomination as USDA trade official

USDA Issues WASDE Report for May

USDA Hosts Virtual Event on Mental Health Support for Farmers and Ranchers

USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Funding Opportunity Deadlines Approaching

U.S. dairy industry urges USDA to re-issue container report

Nationwide network to provide resources for rural America

Proposed Scientific Questions to Inform the Development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture Establish New Program to Support Rural Health Care Providers, Invests $43 Million

USDA Issues WASDE Report – 2022 All Milk Price Raised to $25.80

USDA to provide payments to livestock producers impacted by drought, wildfire

USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire

USDA publishes Origin of Livestock final rule for organic dairy

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

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Cover Crops After Corn Silage