U.S. Department of Agriculture
Recent News About U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Corn and soybean production in US are down from September
The USDA's Crop Production report indicates a decrease in corn and soybean production from September 2023, with yield per harvested acre decreasing for both crops.
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USDA increases investments in food aid and international trade
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $2.3 billion to help American producers maintain and develop markets for their commodities and use U.S. commodities to bolster international food aid.
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USDA assessment of carbon markets on agriculture and forestry
The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a report on the role of agriculture and forestry in the U.S. carbon markets, highlighting current market activity, barriers to participation, and opportunities for improving access.
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$50 million made available to strengthen forest products economy, forest sector jobs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is offering nearly $50 million in grant funding to support the forestry sector, aiming to create new markets for wood products and renewable wood energy, expand processing capacity, and tackle the climate crisis.
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Corn producers can use geospatial technology to asses wind damage in fields
A recent study published in Frontiers in Agronomy suggests that corn producers can use geospatial and remote sensing technologies to accurately measure the damage and estimate potential economic loss.
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USDA reaches stipulation agreement with Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has entered into a stipulation agreement with Salem Livestock Inc. and Windsor Livestock Auction Co. Inc. for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
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$60 million in school meals available through USDA
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled two new grant opportunities plus a training and technical assistance partnership to help schools invest in nutritious school meals.
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Partnership created for early detection of emerging animal diseases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new partnership between the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and the National Animal Health Laboratory Network.
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Moffitt: LFPAs 'will improve food and agricultural supply-chain resiliency and increase local food consumption'
The Narragansett Indian Tribe is receiving federal assistance to buy and distribute locally grown and processed food to support local, underserved farmers.
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Fourth-generation farmer on Farm Bill: 'The committee's continued outreach is laying the critical groundwork for a strong bipartisan farm bill'
The U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit recently held a hearing titled “Producer Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill.” The Farm Bill is an omnibus bill that is renewed every 5-7 years, so the proposed Farm Bill for 2023 will last at least through 2028.
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Ramirez: 2501 Program 'demonstrates USDA’s commitment to advance equity and lower barriers to USDA resources'
Organizations that assist farmers who are military veterans or in underserved communities can apply for approximately $45 million in federal funding.