USDA

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), also called the Agriculture Department, is the American federal executive department responsible for developing as well as executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development & food

• USDA Invests $466.5 Million in Global Food Assistance and Agricultural Development

  USDA's latest funding commitment aims to enhance global food security by supporting sustainable agricultural practices and education initiatives in developing countries. Through its flagship programs, the USDA is tackling hunger, improving literacy, and promoting climate-smart farming techniques worldwide.…

• USDA Provides $24M Investment for Beginning Farmers & Ranchers

  According to the most recent Ag Census data from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, while the percentage of farmers under the age of 35 continues to shrink, those over the age of 35 are continuing to enter the profession. The recently unveiled funds will…

• USDA Lowered Estimates for Red Meat, Poultry & Egg Production

  USDA most recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, estimates of 2021 red meat, poultry, and egg production have been adjusted to reflect December production data.…

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Important Staff Appointments

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.…

• USDA Forecast: Indian Crude Palm Oil Export to Increase to 8.6million tonnes

  India is a nation that has about 1.39 billion mouths to feed, and hence logically is a nation that requires a lot of edible cooking oil like palm oil. It is the oil which is mostly used by developing countries as cooking oil.…

• Researchers Develop Self-Pollinating Almond With Gold Mine of Tasty Traits

  One day, Yorizane may be synonymous with almonds and California. So what is a Yorizane and what does it have to do with almonds? Yorizane is a new self-pollinating almond variety developed by USDA's Agricultural Research Service with superb consumer traits such as size, color,…

• USDA Announces a $3 Billion Investment in Agriculture, Animal Health & Nutrition

  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today, Sept. 29, announced a comprehensive set of investments to address challenges facing America’s agricultural producers. These include assistance to address challenges and costs associated with drought, animal health, market disruptions for agricultural commodities, and school food supply chain issues.…

• USDA Launches Dairy Donation Program (DDP)

  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established a $400 million Dairy Donation Program.…

• USDA Announces Special Crop Multi State Funding

  The US Department of Agriculture has announced that US $ 10 million will be available for competitive grant funding in 2021 Specialty Crop Multi State Program (SCMP).…

• USDA Releases Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry

  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today, on the 10th anniversary of the creation of the USDA’s Certified Biobased Product Label, unveiled an Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry. The report demonstrates that the…

• U.S. Agriculture Secretary to Travel to Nevada

  U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be traveling to Henderson, Nevada today (July 8) to discuss Biden Administration’s plans to ensure access to healthy and nutritious food in all communities.…

• USDA Announces Efforts to Promote Transparency in Product of the USA Labelling

  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement today following the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) vote to strengthen its enforcement of the Made in USA standard:…

• New USDA Resources to Promote Reduction of Food Loss & Waste

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new resources to inform consumers on how to reduce food waste during the July Fourth holiday and beyond.…

• USDA Invests $55.2 million in Grants to Increase Capacity & Expand Access in Meat, Poultry Inspection Operations

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. The new program is funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.…

• U.S. to Join Global School Meals Coalition

  Led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the United States is joining a global coalition focused on improving the nutrition, health, and education of vulnerable children and adolescents worldwide, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today.…

• USDA Highlights Importance of Agricultural Research and Development

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighted the importance of agricultural research and development (R&D) and the need for G20 agricultural science leaders to actively advocate for science-based decision making. Agricultural science leaders from around the world convened virtually this week during the Meeting of G20…

• USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help America’s Rural Workforce Build Back Better

  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, Justin Maxson has unveiled a resource guide to help rural community leaders start & expand employment opportunities and access resources to train, recruit and create a sustainable rural workforce.…

• U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.…

• USDA Expands Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the State of South Dakota have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement that provides an opportunity for selected state-inspected meat and poultry processors to ship their products across state lines. Under…

• U.S. commitment to Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Practices

  42nd Session of the FAO Conference (C42) Plenary Agenda Item 9: Review of the State of Food and Agriculture Oral Statement of United States.…

• ‘Strengthening Enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act’

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin work on three proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, the 100-year old law, which was originally designed to protect poultry & hog farmers and cattle ranchers from unfair, deceptive, and anti-competitive…

• US Support in Culebra, Puerto Rico

  Biden Administration to Support Local Food Initiative, Environmental Protection, and Community Revitalization in Culebra, Puerto Rico.…

• Consultation Paper on Indian Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA) Released

  On June 1, 2021, the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmer Welfare released a Consultation Paper on Digital Ecosystem of Agriculture (IDEA).…

• Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on the President’s Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

  The President proposes historic investments to spur new job creation and opportunities in rural America; help restore America’s advantage in agriculture; leverage all of USDA’s expertise to address climate change; and support a stronger nutrition safety net.…

• USDA Launches 2021 Feds Feed Families Nationwide Food Drive

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) kicked off the 12th annual government-wide Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign on 1 June, which encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions – food, services, and time – to food banks and pantries. This…

• USDA Releases 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry.…

• USDA to Begin Loan Payments to Socially Disadvantaged Borrowers

  In Historic Move, USDA to Begin Loan Payments to Socially Disadvantaged Borrowers under American Rescue Plan Act Section 1005…

• Drone Service Provider Ranking 2019

  Excerpts of the Report on “Drone Service Provider Ranking 2019”. The drone service provider market is geographically well dispersed – in fact companies from 18 different countries made the Top 40 ranking.…

• USDA Confirms Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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

• GM Mosquitoes Released in the USA

  A landmark project, spearheaded by the biotechnology company, Oxitec, has released genetically modified mosquitos in the Florida Keys. This marks the first time that genetically modified mosquitos have been released into the wild in the US. The reason: to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito species…

• United States Department of Agriculture: 100 Days Update

  Since January 20, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration has been on a mission to Build Back Better. From the American Rescue Plan to the American Jobs Plan and now with the introduction of the American Families Plan, action has been taken to provide relief to the…

• Jennifer Lester Moffitt to Serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

  Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Jennifer Lester Moffitt to Serve as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs…

• On Earth Day, USDA Invests $487 Million in Rural Water, Energy, and Biofuel Infrastructure

  In honor of Earth Day 2021, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $487 million in critical infrastructure that will help communities in 45 states build back better and stronger while prioritizing climate-smart…

• USDA to Fund 8 Small Businesses to Develop Environmental Technologies

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3,192,989 in total funding for eight small businesses to further develop and commercialize technologies to protect public health and the environment. The funded technologies are focused on clean and safe water, air quality monitoring, land revitalization, and sustainable…

• USDA Announces New Enrollment in Conservation Reserve Program to Address Climate Change

  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA will open enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with higher payment rates, new incentives, and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation.…

• Nutrition Standards Return with Options and Resources to Support Safety and Social Distancing

  USDA has issued flexibilities in school meal program.…

• USDA Invests More Than $330 Million in Specialty Crops Grants, Incentives to Purchase Fruits & Vegetables and Help for Cotton Producers

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $330 million to help agricultural producers and organizations in the food supply chain recover from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding announced today is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance…

• USDA Soybean Data Seen Slightly Bearish – Will the Upside Momentum Ease Now

  The USDA demand and supply monthly report was released on Friday and seems slightly bearish for the soy complex market. But the overall scenario still remains favorable for further prices appreciation in global soy complex i.e. soybean/soya oil and soy meal. For soybeans, the U.S.…

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Oscar Gonzales as Assistant Secretary for Administration

  Oscar Gonzales has been appointed by President Biden to serve as Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).…

• USDA Awards Over $11.5 Million to Help Small and Mid-Sized Farms on National Ag Day (March 23rd)

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an $11.5 million research investment to help ensure America’s small and medium-sized farms become more profitable and improve the quality of life in American farm communities.…

• ‘The Conditions of Small Farms in America Today’

  Results of US agriculture after introducing the Agriculture more to corporates…

• FACT SHEET - Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Reduce Food Insecurity amid the COVID-19 Crisis

  Through administrative actions and support provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, USDA will increase support for families struggling to put food on the table…

• USDA Announces Key Leadership in Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area

  USDA has announced appointment of Gloria Montaño Greene as Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) and the appointment of Zach Ducheneaux as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). They will begin their positions on Monday, Feb. 22.…

• BAW Congress 2021 Speakers – A preview

  Daren Coppock, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) will throw light on commercialization and adaptability challenges in the BioAg Industry during the BioAg World Congress 2021.…

• USA National Honey Board on February 18, 2016

  Each February we celebrate President's Day, originally known as George Washington's birthday. This day was designed to honor America's first president on his birthday,…

• 2020 Was ‘Banner Year’ for Organic Produce Sales in the USA

  Organic produce sales experienced significant overall growth in 2020, according to a report from the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Category Partners. The 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report shows that organic represented 12 percent of all fresh produce sales for the year. Organic sales saw…

• USDA Announces Key Staff Appointments

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture further announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions in Washington, D.C.…

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C.…