Policy
USDA accepting applications to cover organic certification costs
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for…
Aug 10, 2020 · By USDA
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News
More on-farm work, less off-farm labor
A lot of farms depend on off-farm income, but as more time is spent…
Feb 20, 2019 · By USDA
News
U.S. ag exports shifted toward Eastern Asia
More and more, U.S. ag exports are going to Asian countries where before they…
Jan 18, 2019 · By USDA
Livestock
USDA outlines next steps for advancing animal disease traceability
The USDA, on Sept. 25, outlined some of its goals to implementing animal disease…
Oct 1, 2018 · By USDA
Policy
Nearly $2 billion available for eligible producers affected by 2017 hurricanes and wildfires
Eligible agricultural producers impacted by hurricanes or wildfires can apply for USDA assistance until…
Aug 20, 2018 · By USDA
Health/Nutrition
FMD vaccine allowed on mainland
USDA authorized a modified, non-infectious version of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus on the…
Apr 30, 2018 · By USDA