News and reports from the Department of Agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighted the critical role of agricultural research and development at the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists in India.

The American Stewards for Liberty has pointed out a process found in federal statutes to help local, state and federal governments overcome conflicts over land and harmonize plans with private citizens to help achieve consistent policies.

Up to $125 million is available for meat and poultry farmers through two new U.S. Department of Agriculture grant programs designed to expand processing options for tribal communities and underserved producers.

Agricultural producers and private landowners have through May 26 to sign up for a U.S. Department of Agriculture voluntary private-lands conservation program.

A program that gives financial assistance for delivering broadband technical assistance to rural communities has $20 million available thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture believes that Congressional Republicans are using the nation's full faith and credit as leverage to impose cuts that will adversely affect rural communities, according to the USDA website.

The 30x30 conservation initiative of the Biden Administration aims to increase federal ownership of land.

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Services will induct two scientists into its Science Hall of Fame for their efforts in the development of biobased products and genomic research in livestock.

The ASL has pointed out a process found in federal statutes to help local, state and federal governments overcome conflicts and harmonize plans to help achieve consistent policies.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced low-income residents in seven California counties hit by severe storms may be eligible for help from the USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Communities across the country have the opportunity to apply for part of $1 billion in grant funding to plant trees and increase green spaces in their urban areas.

A series of regional economic development workshops to help small businesses, including farmers and ranchers, access capital and contract opportunities will continue in April and May.

America First Policy Institute has released a report by Adam Savit, director of the institute's China Policy Initiative, which found the Chinese Communist Party has significantly increased its purchasing of US agricultural land in the last 13 years. Legislative bills have been proposed to push back against Chinese purchase of American lands. Savit suggests “strategic decoupling” and “reciprocity” should guide policies regarding this issue.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on April 10 announced details of a $75 million investment in conservation assistance for producers who transition to organic production as part of the multi-agency Organic Transition Initiative (OTI).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million into 31 projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, which includes the Innovative Technologies to Reduce Beef Industry GHG Emissions project led by Colorado State University (CSU).