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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 Awards Conservation Innovation Projects to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Health

November 17, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

NRCS is awarding $25 million to conservation partners across the country for 18 new projects under the Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) program, including a project in Wisconsin. On-Farm Trials projects support widespread adoption and [Read More …]

California among recipients of $25 million on-farm conservation grants package from USDA

November 17, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced is awarding $25 million to conservation partners across the country for 18 new projects under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. On-Farm Trials projects [Read More …]

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jose Emilio Esteban, Ph.D. to Serve as Under Secretary for Food Safety

November 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“Dr. Esteban has a deep understanding of USDA’s commitment to protect the health of the public by providing food safety. Having held several leadership roles in USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), he has [Read More …]

Join the Animal ID and Info Systems Council Meeting December7

November 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Join our Animal Identification and Information Systems Council meeting as we discuss animal disease traceability on December 7, hosted by council co-chairs, Nevil Speer and Glenn Fischer. Callahan Grund from U.S. CattleTrace and Adam Inglish, [Read More …]

NIFA Invests in Research to Accommodate People with Disabilities Working in Agriculture

November 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an initial funding investment of more than $1.2M with a total investment of more than $5M over four years through [Read More …]

USDA Begins Accepting Applications for New Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program

November 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Will Host an Informational Webinar Nov. 17 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is accepting applications for the new Farm and Food Workers Relief (FFWR) grant program. The program will provide [Read More …]

USDA Invests $20.2 Million in Grants for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives

November 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $20.2 million in the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. DBI awarded $18.4 million to three current Initiatives at University of Tennessee, Vermont Agency for [Read More …]

Ag Secretary comments on passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

November 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack: “This is a transformative, historic investment for America” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement following passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the U.S. Congress. The [Read More …]

USDA Builds Pandemic Support for Certified Organic and Transitioning Operations

November 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic. USDA will make $20 million available through the new Organic and Transitional Education [Read More …]

USDA researchers examine the decline in consumption of milk

November 4, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

New report released: Examining the Decline in U.S. Per Capita Consumption of Fluid Cow’s Milk, 2003–18 U.S. per capita consumption of fluid cow’s milk has been decreasing for over 70 years. During the previous [Read More …]

NIFA invests nearly $25M in Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network

November 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Funding will support Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network State Department of Agriculture projects The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced an investment of nearly $25 [Read More …]

Scientists find possible intervention for bovine respiratory disease

November 2, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Scientists identify proteins in bacteria associated with bovine respiratory disease Poor health, viruses, and environmental stress can leave young calves susceptible to secondary bacterial infections that cause bovine respiratory disease (BRD). These severe infections [Read More …]

USDA Appoints New Members to Science and Research Advisory Board

November 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the appointment of 14 members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board. Eight members are new appointments and six members are [Read More …]

USDA Invests $21 Million in Effort to Help Producers Build Drought Resilience

November 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

NRCS Names 15 New Priority Areas in WaterSMART Initiative The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $21 million as part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) collaboration with the Department of Interior’s [Read More …]

USDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available to Help People Living in Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet

October 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Department Also Invests $50 Million to Improve Access to Telemedicine, Distance Learning for 7.6 Million People in Rural Areas U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a significant expansion of access [Read More …]

‘Climate-smart ag’ enhances dairy stewardship, NMPF’s Bleiberg says

October 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The reconciliation bill being negotiated before Congress would help “climate-smart” agriculture move forward by adapting USDA conservation programs toward approaches that aid dairy in its Net Zero Initiative goal of being carbon neutral or better [Read More …]

Lighter Milk Supplies Help Keep Upward Pressure on the Markets

October 25, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 22, 2021 USDA’s Milk Production report, released Wednesday, suggested that national milk supplies are growing at a slower rate than many analysts previously believed. Lighter milk [Read More …]

USDA and EPA Announce Winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge

October 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, the second of a two-part, joint USDA-EPA Partnership and Competition on Enhanced Efficiency [Read More …]

USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee

October 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the appointment of 13 new members and 17 returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). Members of the committee are [Read More …]

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

USDA Awards Conservation Innovation Projects to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture and Soil Health

California among recipients of $25 million on-farm conservation grants package from USDA

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jose Emilio Esteban, Ph.D. to Serve as Under Secretary for Food Safety

Join the Animal ID and Info Systems Council Meeting December7

NIFA Invests in Research to Accommodate People with Disabilities Working in Agriculture

USDA Begins Accepting Applications for New Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program

USDA Invests $20.2 Million in Grants for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives

Ag Secretary comments on passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

USDA Builds Pandemic Support for Certified Organic and Transitioning Operations

USDA researchers examine the decline in consumption of milk

NIFA invests nearly $25M in Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network

Scientists find possible intervention for bovine respiratory disease

USDA Appoints New Members to Science and Research Advisory Board

USDA Invests $21 Million in Effort to Help Producers Build Drought Resilience

USDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available to Help People Living in Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet

‘Climate-smart ag’ enhances dairy stewardship, NMPF’s Bleiberg says

Lighter Milk Supplies Help Keep Upward Pressure on the Markets

USDA and EPA Announce Winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge

USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee

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