Tag: USDA
Genetically modified wheat found in Washington
The USDA confirmed June 7 the discovery of genetically engineered (GE) wheat plants growing in an unplanted agricultural field in Washington state.
Despite protests, USDA plans to move research agencies out of D.C.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is moving forward with plans to relocate NIFA and ERS to the Kansas City, Mo., area despite broad opposition.
Rural communities get economic development help
USDA Rural Development is giving 47 rural communities free technical assistance to help build long-term economic development plans.
USDA reopens continuous CRP sign up
FSA will accept applications for certain practices under the Conservation Reserve Program and will offer extensions for expiring contracts beginning June 3.
USDA farm loan limits increase
The 2018 Farm Bill increased the amount that producers can borrow through USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans.
Dairy Margin Coverage program to aid farmers
The USDA announces February income triggers second payment in June through Dairy Margin Coverage program.
Market ignores flooding, focuses on USDA’s stocks report
Between the ground farmers expect to plant in 2019 and the crops still in storage, the acreage lost for the 2019 growing season to flooding may not matter.
USDA, FDA outline plan for meat from cultured cells
The USDA and the FDA will jointly oversee the production of human food products derived from the cells of livestock and poultry.
USDA to reopen all Farm Service Agency offices
All USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will reopen Jan. 24, and will be open five days a week through Feb. 8. If the government shutdown continues beyond that time, office hours will be reduced.
Some USDA Farm Service Agency offices to reopen
Many USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily in the next three days to perform certain limited services for farmers
