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Scientific Collaborations Are Creating New Trends to Find Solutions in Dryland Crop Production Systems

News Release: Specialized technology and new trends in science are changing the way scientists look for solutions. Field experimentation is happening at a landscape scale; simulation models are being developed based on satellite imagery and remote sensing data; and worldwide scientific collaborations are happening...


USDA Extends Deadline to Apply for Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers with Animal Losses

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional time for livestock and poultry producers to apply for the Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program (PLIP). Producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing may now apply for assistance...


USDA Designates Honolulu County, Hawaii, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


Secretary Vilsack Remarks at G20 Open Forum on Sustainability

Release: The world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its social and economic repercussions. The current global situation underscores the need for us to come together and act urgently and comprehensively to end hunger and poverty, face the challenges of climate change head on, and build more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems.


Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a suspending the interstate movement of all live swine, swine germplasm, swine products, and swine byproducts from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to the mainland United States until APHIS ...


Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for China

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2021/2022 marketing year.


USDA Designates Two South Dakota Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


USDA Designates Wilkin County, Minnesota, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement regarding President Joe Biden's intent to nominate Margo Schlanger to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).


USDA Designates Piscataquis County, Maine, as a Primary Natural Disaster Area

News Release: This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including...


Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture the following activity.


Release: Washington - The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that eligible Louisiana residents recovering from Hurricane Ida could qualify for help from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).


News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, from the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Local Food Systems, and Food Safety and Security hearing entitled “Milk Pricing: Areas of Improvement and Reform"...


Chairman David Scott Lauds Protection of Stepped-Up Basis in Tax Package

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia issued the following statement lauding the protection of stepped-up basis in the newest version of the tax package released by the House Ways and Means Committee...


USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Seeking Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Assistance

News Release: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide as part of National Preparedness Month to help rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance.


Ranking Member Boozman: Democrat’s Tax & Spend Bill Leaves Animal Agriculture "Out in the Cold"

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, told senior industry leaders, policy makers and key thought leaders that the Democrat’s tax and spend bill leaves animal agriculture “out in the cold" during his remarks at the “Sustainable Solutions for Zero Hunger by 2030" forum.


Ranking Member Boozman’s Remarks at the “Sustainable Solutions for Zero Hunger by 2030: A Vision for Animal Agriculture” Forum

News Release: WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following remarks, as prepared, delivered at the “Sustainable Solutions for Zero Hunger by 2030: A Vision for Animal Agriculture" forum...


USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Nicholas

Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Tropical Storm Nicholas that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help.


U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff

News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions in Washington, D.C.


USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Nicholas

News Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2021 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Tropical Storm Nicholas that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help.