Tag: USDA
U.S. cropland values hit $5,050 per acre; Ohio, Pa. over $7,000
U.S. farmland values continue to climb in 2022, following major commodity crop price increases earlier this year, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report, issued Aug. 5.
Vilsack visits Pittsburgh to highlight Keep Kids Fed Act
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey toured a North Side rec center to see the impact of the recently signed federal Keep Kids Fed Act.
USDA expands double crop insurance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is expanding double crop insurance in almost 1,500 counties July 12.
USDA announces new investments in food system resilience, competition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making major investments in resilience and competition for the nation's food system. These investments follow supply chain challenges and other issues from the COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
USDA collects detailed data on agroforestry for first time ever
Data collection for the USDA's first national agroforestry survey ends April 5.
Federal urban agriculture committee to focus on access, innovation, equity
There are a lot of priorities for urban agriculture. But equity is a theme that runs through them all, said the new Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
Biden to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions
President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions March 17.
Bird flu found in three more states
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in three more states; Kansas, Wisconsin and Illinois.
First USDA hemp report shows tough harvest, but major potential for...
USDA released its first National Hemp Report Feb. 17. It’s a big step forward for the crop. But some industry groups say it shows the industry is struggling under current regulations.
USDA confirms avian influenza in Maine, New York
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in flocks in Maine and New York.
