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USDA Seeks Nominations for Members to Science and Research Advisory Board

February 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting continuous nominations for membership to its National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board and its committees. The NAREEE Board is comprised of 15 members representing [Read More …]

USDA provides update on implementation of forthcoming disaster assistance

February 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Program benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently provided an update at the Cattle Industry Convention on forthcoming assistance for agricultural producers impacted by weather-related disasters in [Read More …]

Farm Income and Wealth Statistics

February 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. and State Farm Income and Wealth Statistics These are the latest data on U.S. farm sector income and wealth statistics. The data include historical U.S. and State-level farm income and wealth estimates, and [Read More …]

USDA Helps Schools Build Back Better, Issues Transitional Nutrition Standards for Coming School Years

February 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced updates to the school nutrition standards that give schools a clear path forward as they build back better from the pandemic. These actions provide support for the [Read More …]

Forty California companies among recipients of $1.4 billion in USDA rural development funding

February 7, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced an investment of $1.4 billion to help a diverse rural America keep resources and wealth right at home through job training, business expansion and technical assistance. These investments are part of [Read More …]

USDA, DOJ Launch Online Tool Allowing Farmers, Ranchers to Report Anticompetitive Practices

February 4, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers and ranchers now can anonymously report potentially unfair and anticompetitive practices in the livestock and poultry sectors using an online tool the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Justice (DOJ) launched today. The launch [Read More …]

USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities

February 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Increased capacity at Port of Oakland continues the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Task Force efforts with states and local governments Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland [Read More …]

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The National Center for Appropriate Technology Joins Forces with MSU, UC-Davis, to Lower Risks of Climate Disruption

January 28, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A new USDA grant will fund the use of crop-insurance data to improve education and extension efforts that help farmers and ranchers assess the ways extreme weather and climate disruption have caused production losses [Read More …]

USDA launches program to deploy renewable energy in rural towns

January 25, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Funding will help people in underserved rural communities cut energy costs, increase energy resiliency, address climate change U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is making up to [Read More …]

USDA offering webinar on Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage Program

January 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Margin Coverage is a voluntary program that provides dairy operations with risk management coverage The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New York state will present a webinar on [Read More …]

USDA sets new deadline to apply for Farm & Food Workers Relief Grants

January 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

AMS has also updated the requirements regarding employment verification methods for eligible beneficiaries The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced it is extending the deadline to submit applications for [Read More …]

USDA to measure financial well-being of farmers, ranchers

January 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

NASS will reach out to more than 30,000 producers nationwide until April U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has begun gathering information about farm economics and production practices from farmers and [Read More …]

Dairy Markets Are on a Roller Coaster Ride

January 17, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending January 14, 2022 Markets are swinging wildly from heart-stopping highs to stomach-churning lows and back again. But unlike thrill rides, the dairy markets are breaking new ground. [Read More …]

USDA Offers Expanded Conservation Program Opportunities to Support Climate Smart Agriculture in 2022

January 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing several new and expanded opportunities for climate smart agriculture in 2022. Updates include nationwide availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive [Read More …]

USDA Announces Increased Funding to Support School Meals and to Help Continue Serving Healthy Meals to Kids

January 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced an adjustment in school meal reimbursements to help schools continue to serve children healthy and nutritious meals. This move will put an estimated $750 million [Read More …]

USDA Distributes $1.5 Billion to Strengthen School Meal Program

December 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is announcing today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing up to $1.5 billion to states and school districts to help school meal program operators deal with the challenges of supply chain [Read More …]

USDA to test 2022 Census of Agriculture online questionnaire in new Respondent Portal new portal aims to enhance customer experience while ensuring secure, confidential data collection

December 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Starting in January, approximately 15,000 agricultural producers across the nation and the various segments of U.S. agriculture will receive an invitation to assist in the online 2022 Census of Agriculture Content Test. The Content Test, which will [Read More …]

USDA seeks nominees for National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

December 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Secretary of Agriculture will appoint six individuals to succeed members whose terms expire on June 30, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from fluid milk processors and other interested parties [Read More …]

USDA Announces 2022 Hispanic-Serving Institutions Faculty and Staff Fellowships

December 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for 2022 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Fellows through the E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. These fellowships introduce faculty [Read More …]

Register for USDA’s 2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum

December 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Virtual Event│February 24-25, 2022 Get the Latest Agriculture Updates and Outlooks Join USDA and other industry leaders for the agricultural sector’s premier event, the 2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum. This year’s Forum, New Paths to Sustainability [Read More …]

USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain

December 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Program Will Unlock Approximately $1 Billion for Meat and Poultry Processors and Food Supply Chain Infrastructure U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is deploying $100 million under the new [Read More …]

USDA opens 2022 signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, expands program

December 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

This signup period runs from December 13, 2021 to February 18, 2022 As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened [Read More …]

USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain

December 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Program Will Unlock Approximately $1 Billion for Meat and Poultry Processors and Food Supply Chain Infrastructure U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is deploying $100 million under the new [Read More …]

USDA Opens 2022 Signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, Expands Program for Supplemental Production

December 14, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Program Enhancements Improve Feed Cost Calculations As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to support dairy farmers and rural communities, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened signup for the Dairy [Read More …]

USDA to Make Up to $800 Million Available to Provide Economic Relief to Biofuel Producers and Restore Renewable Fuel Markets Hit by the Pandemic

December 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Up to $800 Million Will Help Biofuel Producers and Rural Americans Build Back Better U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support [Read More …]

USDA Establishes Food Purchase Program to Transform the Food System, Build Back Better via Local Food Purchase

December 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Up to $400 million in funding now available to support food purchases with an emphasis on purchasing from underserved farmers and ranchers; another $50 million available for TEFAP Reach and Resiliency Grants The U.S. [Read More …]

USDA invests $633M in climate-smart and resilient infrastructure

December 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Investments will make rural communities more energy independent and resilient United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Department is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change (PDF, 394 KB) [Read More …]

USDA Invests $633 Million in Climate-Smart and Resilient Infrastructure for People in Rural Communities

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Investments Will Make Rural Communities More Energy Independent and Resilient United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $633 million to reduce the impacts of climate change [Read More …]

USDA updates crop insurance to respond to producer needs

December 8, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Updates to crop insurance will also support conservation and climate mitigation efforts The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making updates to crop insurance to respond to the needs of agricultural producers, including organic [Read More …]

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New program to help Wisconsin farmers make decisions about their future

December 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

An introductory web meeting will be held on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, from 11 am – noon A new program from University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension educators in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department [Read More …]

USDA Seeks Nominations for Members to Science and Research Advisory Board

USDA provides update on implementation of forthcoming disaster assistance

Farm Income and Wealth Statistics

USDA Helps Schools Build Back Better, Issues Transitional Nutrition Standards for Coming School Years

Forty California companies among recipients of $1.4 billion in USDA rural development funding

USDA, DOJ Launch Online Tool Allowing Farmers, Ranchers to Report Anticompetitive Practices

USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities

The National Center for Appropriate Technology Joins Forces with MSU, UC-Davis, to Lower Risks of Climate Disruption

USDA launches program to deploy renewable energy in rural towns

USDA offering webinar on Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage Program

USDA sets new deadline to apply for Farm & Food Workers Relief Grants

USDA to measure financial well-being of farmers, ranchers

Dairy Markets Are on a Roller Coaster Ride

USDA Offers Expanded Conservation Program Opportunities to Support Climate Smart Agriculture in 2022

USDA Announces Increased Funding to Support School Meals and to Help Continue Serving Healthy Meals to Kids

USDA Distributes $1.5 Billion to Strengthen School Meal Program

USDA to test 2022 Census of Agriculture online questionnaire in new Respondent Portal new portal aims to enhance customer experience while ensuring secure, confidential data collection

USDA seeks nominees for National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board

USDA Announces 2022 Hispanic-Serving Institutions Faculty and Staff Fellowships

Register for USDA’s 2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum

USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain

USDA opens 2022 signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, expands program

USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain

USDA Opens 2022 Signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, Expands Program for Supplemental Production

USDA to Make Up to $800 Million Available to Provide Economic Relief to Biofuel Producers and Restore Renewable Fuel Markets Hit by the Pandemic

USDA Establishes Food Purchase Program to Transform the Food System, Build Back Better via Local Food Purchase

USDA invests $633M in climate-smart and resilient infrastructure

USDA Invests $633 Million in Climate-Smart and Resilient Infrastructure for People in Rural Communities

USDA updates crop insurance to respond to producer needs

New program to help Wisconsin farmers make decisions about their future

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

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage