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Data-driven approach to measuring sustainability in large landscapes

May 19, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Methodology can be used to evaluate management in rangelands at broad scales Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) use large, standardized (big) data to evaluate land management and sustainability in [Read More …]

USDA-NIFA, CDC and Cooperative Extension Team Up for Vaccine Education in Rural America

May 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently provided $9.95 million in funding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support an innovative approach to community education [Read More …]

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Confirmation of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

May 17, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement on the confirmation of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture: “I am grateful for today’s confirmation of Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy [Read More …]

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Mexico’s Decision to Extend Deadline for U.S. Organic Exports

May 14, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“I am pleased to report that on May 7, 2021, Mexico’s Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) extended the deadline for U.S. organic exports to be certified to its Organic Products Law (LPO). This [Read More …]

USDA invests more than $90 million in grants for local and regional food producers affected by pandemic

May 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $92.2 million in competitive grant funding under the 2018 Farm Bill’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The LAMP grants announced today are funded through [Read More …]

USDA seeks nominees for National Dairy Promotion & Research Board

May 11, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Nominees sought for 12 dairy producer seats on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees for 12 dairy producer seats on the [Read More …]

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Southern Region livestock & milk production/income

May 6, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk production increased 2.2 percent in 2020 Total 2020 production of meat animals (cattle and calves and hogs and pigs) for the United States totaled 86.0 billion pounds, down 1 percent from 2019. Production increased [Read More …]

USDA: 100 days update

May 5, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The USDA has worked over the last 100 days on a variety of efforts Since January 20, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration has been on a mission to Build Back Better. From the American Rescue Plan [Read More …]

White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness

May 5, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA issued a statement saying it was reviewing the lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice A group of Midwestern farmers sued the federal government Thursday alleging they can’t participate in a COVID-19 loan forgiveness [Read More …]

USDA improves livestock crop insurance policies with new options

May 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Updates aim to improve options for producers and to create additional opportunities for producers to participate The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating livestock insurance policies to improve options for producers and to create additional [Read More …]

The American Families Plan Honors America’s Family Farms

May 3, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Families Plan encourages family farms to stay in the family and does not tax farm and asset transfer to family members upon death The American Families Plan includes critical tax reform to ensure [Read More …]

USDA Hosts First-Ever Virtual Fair on Food Waste Reduction Innovations and Leaders

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it will host the first-ever Food Loss and Waste Innovation Fair on May 26 (12 – 4 p.m. ET), to showcase USDA investments and business leadership [Read More …]

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jennifer Lester Moffitt

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Moffitt to Serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs “Jenny Moffitt’s nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs demonstrates that USDA is committed to putting the perspective of our [Read More …]

Secretary Ross praises appointment of Jenny Lester Moffitt as USDA undersecretary

April 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Statement from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross: I am thrilled that someone of Jenny Lester Moffitt’s caliber has been selected by President Biden to serve as USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. In Jenny’s seven years [Read More …]

Dairy farmers to seek emergency USDA hearing on Class I mover reform

April 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors voted today to request an emergency USDA hearing on a Federal Milk Marketing Order proposal to restore fairness for farmers in the Class I fluid milk price [Read More …]

USDA to Provide Critical Nutrition Assistance to 30M+ Kids Over the Summer

April 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Builds on Proven Solution to Combat Child Food Insecurity The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a new effort funded by the American Rescue Plan to provide adequate nutrition to more than 30 million [Read More …]

USDA Expands Nutrition Assistance for Seniors Amid Pandemic with American Rescue Plan Funding

April 28, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is increasing food assistance to low-income seniors – a population that has been especially hard-hit by the pandemic – by providing nearly $37 million in additional support to [Read More …]

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Senior Staff

April 27, 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. Karama Neal, PhD was named Administrator for the Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Most recently, Neal served as [Read More …]

How will your farm emerge from the pandemic?

April 27, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Emergency preparedness should be re-evaluated, plans adjusted It has been more than a year since Coronavirus was declared a pandemic. Everyone has been touched by the pandemic either directly or indirectly. As an industry, agriculture [Read More …]

USDA Expands and Renews Conservation Reserve Program in Effort to Boost Enrollment and Address Climate Change

April 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA Also Announces Investments in Partner Programs to Support Climate-Smart Policies Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA will open enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with higher payment rates, new incentives, and [Read More …]

Spring is here. Tankers are lining up at milk powder plants.

April 26, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending April 23, 2021 Spring is here. Tankers are lining up at milk powder plants around the nation. A shortage of trucks and drivers is complicating the annual [Read More …]

USDA Seeks Comments on Food System Supply Chains in Response to President Biden’s Executive Order

April 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Federal Register Notice Outlines Information Requested by May 21 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a Department-wide effort to improve and reimagine the supply [Read More …]

USDA’s National Agricultural Classification Survey is Underway

April 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The USDA’s National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS) is arriving in mailboxes around the nation. The survey, one of the most important steps in determining who should receive a 2022 Census of Agriculture questionnaire, asks recipients [Read More …]

USDA Issues Pandemic Flexibilities for Schools and Day Care Facilities through June 2022 to Support Safe Reopening and Healthy, Nutritious Meals

April 22, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Nutrition standards return with options and resources to support safety and social distancing The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued a broad range of flexibilities to allow school meal programs and childcare institutions across [Read More …]

USDA to launch new electronic trade certification system for dairy

April 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Training webinars to explain how to use the system will be held on April 29 and May 4 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will launch the Agriculture Trade Licensing & Attestation Solution (ATLAS) on [Read More …]

U.S. dairy applauds new Dairy Donation Program

April 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA will soon implement the $400M Dairy Donation Program established by Congress in December 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced yesterday that it will soon implement the $400 million Dairy Donation Program established by [Read More …]

USDA Outlook Report: Dairy Forecasts for 2021

April 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2021 forecast for dairy imports on a milk-fat basis has been reduced to 6.0 billion pounds, 0.5 billion pounds lower than last month’s forecast. On a skim-solids basis, the dairy import forecast is 5.3 [Read More …]

U.S. dairy applauds new Dairy Donation Program

April 20, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA will soon implement the $400M Dairy Donation Program established by Congress in December 2020 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced yesterday that it will soon implement the $400 million Dairy Donation Program established by [Read More …]

USDA Provides Notice of Retroactive Reimbursements Under the Dairy Donation Program, Encourages Donation of Surplus Dairy Products

April 16, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

USDA Provides Notice of Retroactive Reimbursements Under the Dairy Donation Program, Encourages Donation of Surplus Dairy Products The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will soon implement the Dairy Donation Program (DDP) as established in [Read More …]

Joint statement on the Western water crisis

April 13, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

“The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture recognize the urgency of this crisis” In response to worsening drought conditions in the West, including in areas like the Klamath River Basin, Secretary of the Interior Deb [Read More …]

Data-driven approach to measuring sustainability in large landscapes

USDA-NIFA, CDC and Cooperative Extension Team Up for Vaccine Education in Rural America

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Confirmation of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Mexico’s Decision to Extend Deadline for U.S. Organic Exports

USDA invests more than $90 million in grants for local and regional food producers affected by pandemic

USDA seeks nominees for National Dairy Promotion & Research Board

Southern Region livestock & milk production/income

USDA: 100 days update

White farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness

USDA improves livestock crop insurance policies with new options

The American Families Plan Honors America’s Family Farms

USDA Hosts First-Ever Virtual Fair on Food Waste Reduction Innovations and Leaders

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jennifer Lester Moffitt

Secretary Ross praises appointment of Jenny Lester Moffitt as USDA undersecretary

Dairy farmers to seek emergency USDA hearing on Class I mover reform

USDA to Provide Critical Nutrition Assistance to 30M+ Kids Over the Summer

USDA Expands Nutrition Assistance for Seniors Amid Pandemic with American Rescue Plan Funding

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments and Senior Staff

How will your farm emerge from the pandemic?

USDA Expands and Renews Conservation Reserve Program in Effort to Boost Enrollment and Address Climate Change

Spring is here. Tankers are lining up at milk powder plants.

USDA Seeks Comments on Food System Supply Chains in Response to President Biden’s Executive Order

USDA’s National Agricultural Classification Survey is Underway

USDA Issues Pandemic Flexibilities for Schools and Day Care Facilities through June 2022 to Support Safe Reopening and Healthy, Nutritious Meals

USDA to launch new electronic trade certification system for dairy

U.S. dairy applauds new Dairy Donation Program

USDA Outlook Report: Dairy Forecasts for 2021

U.S. dairy applauds new Dairy Donation Program

USDA Provides Notice of Retroactive Reimbursements Under the Dairy Donation Program, Encourages Donation of Surplus Dairy Products

Joint statement on the Western water crisis

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