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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 Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program

December 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the theme and program of the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, a virtual event that will be held on February 24-25, 2022. The 2022 Forum theme is [Read More …]

USDA NIFA Invests Over $34M to Support Healthy Eating for Low-Income Americans

December 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $34 million to support greater food access and nutrition security for low-income and at-risk communities [Read More …]

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, December 2021 Update

November 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Webinar Details Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM ET Duration: 1 hour Host: Carrie Litkowski Description: USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) releases farm income statement and balance sheet estimates and forecasts three times a year. These core [Read More …]

USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants to Help People Living in Rural Communities Get Access to High-Speed Internet

November 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Includes up to $350 Million for Grants in Tribal and Socially Vulnerable Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion [Read More …]

Fresno State leads Dairy Innovation project with $1.8M USDA grant

November 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

California is the leading dairy state with over $40 billion in production annually Fresno State graduate student Daniel Olmos is channeling his love of science and food to integrate two of his favorite campus [Read More …]

USDA Invests $222 Million in Rural Community Infrastructure to Help People in 44 States, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico

November 23, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Projects Include $132 Million for Rural Health Care, Food Security and Emergency Response Services United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is investing [Read More …]

USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors

November 23, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint six U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including four Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and two Rural Development (RD) State Directors. “These talented [Read More …]

USDA Invests $86 Million to Improve Equitable Access to Jobs, Business Opportunities, Education, Health Care and Housing for Rural People

November 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Investments Will Help More Than 425,000 People in Some of the Nation’s Most Disadvantaged Areas U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $86 million to improve equitable [Read More …]

USDA issues 3rd and final payment to producers impacted by 2019 natural disasters

November 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

WHIP+ provided payments to producers to offset losses due to 2018 and 2019 hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters Starting November 8, USDA began making roughly $185 million in disaster assistance payments to agricultural [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics and Other Key Staff Appointments

November 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior positions in Washington, D.C. Shefali Mehta was named Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Mehta comes to USDA [Read More …]

USDA Funds Scientific Collaboration to Reduce Methane Emissions in Dairy Operations

November 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

New project to conduct on-farm trials of innovative feed management strategies The Nature Conservancy, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, and the Institute for Feed Education and Research are launching a three-year project to [Read More …]

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

USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program

USDA NIFA Invests Over $34M to Support Healthy Eating for Low-Income Americans

Farm Income and Financial Forecasts, December 2021 Update

USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants to Help People Living in Rural Communities Get Access to High-Speed Internet

Fresno State leads Dairy Innovation project with $1.8M USDA grant

USDA Invests $222 Million in Rural Community Infrastructure to Help People in 44 States, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico

USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors

USDA Invests $86 Million to Improve Equitable Access to Jobs, Business Opportunities, Education, Health Care and Housing for Rural People

USDA issues 3rd and final payment to producers impacted by 2019 natural disasters

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics and Other Key Staff Appointments

USDA Funds Scientific Collaboration to Reduce Methane Emissions in Dairy Operations

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