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Bunger: ‘Expansion of Margin Protection will provide a viable insurance option’ for farmers

Corn and soybean producers in more than 1,000 U.S. counties have been added to a federal insurance option that covers unexpected decreases in operating margin.

By Federal Department News

Vilsack: 'Luckily, there’s a lot we can do to protect our resources' from nonnative threats

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared April to be "Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (IPPDAM)," as a way to inform Americans about the nationwide impact of invasive pests.

By Federal Newswire Report

Vilsack: 'When we invest in rural communities, we are supporting hard work'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for $1 billion in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and make energy-efficiency improvements.

By Federal Newswire Report

Missouri NRCS announces additional Conservation Stewardship Program funding: 'We look forward to providing greater opportunities to address the unmet demand from producers who have sought funding for climate-smart conservation activities'

The Missouri Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will receive additional funding through the Inflation Reduction Act to boost the start of climate-friendly initiatives under the Conservation Stewardship Program (CPS), providing opportunities to farmers and the owners of forested land to take part in the program and back climate-mitigation projects.

By Federal Newswire Report

Vilsack: USDA working to build economy 'from the bottom up and the middle out’

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is contributing to the "historic achievements" of President Joe Biden's administration by improving food security, climate-smart agriculture and access to its services.

By USDA Newswire

Vilsack: 'USDA is putting the needs of farmers, ranchers and consumers at the forefront'

U.S. ranchers and farmers, meat processors and rural businesses are set to receive nearly $10 million in federal assistance to "diversify the nation's meat supply."

By USDA Newswire

Moffitt: Partnership promotes 'locally sourced, fresh, healthy, and nutritious food'

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in Minnesota and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are partnering to support the procurement and disbursement of locally grown and produced foods.

By USDA Newswire Report

//eip//Toombs: Nutrition incentive 'projects have increased access to healthy foods'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture invested $59.4 million to improve access to healthy food through Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program’s Produce Prescription and Nutrition Incentive programs.

By USDA Newswire Report

Vilsack: USDA want to update WIC standards to 'reflect the latest nutrition science'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service has proposed science-based changes to the foods provided through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

By USDA Newswire Report

Moffitt: USDA agreement with Vermont shows how agency is building 'a more resilient food system'

Vermont school students will soon have better access to more nutritious, locally grown food thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By Solange DeLisle

Vilsack: USDA agreement focuses on 'conserving private working lands and Tribal lands' in Wyoming

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Wyoming have signed a memorandum of understanding that creates a partnership to conserve big game habitat in the state.

By Tamara Browning

Vilsack: USDA works to 'provide domestic, independent choices for fertilizer supplies'

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced about $500 million in grants for American-made fertilizer production.

By Karen Kidd