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USDA seeks applications for funds to build housing for farm workers
The USDA is seeking applications for funding to increase the supply of affordable housing for farm workers. Luis R. García, acting state director ... READ MORE »
Organic growers can apply for assistance to cover certification costs
Organic producers and handlers can now apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining... READ MORE »
Vilsack: Infrastructure bill stands to ‘benefit’ rural America
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement following Senate passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. ... READ MORE »
USDA authorizes emergency procedures for growers impacted by drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is authorizing emergency procedures to help agricultural producers impacted by extreme drought conditions. USDA�... READ MORE »
USDA applauds strengthening of ‘Made in USA’ labeling
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement following the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) vote to strengthen its enforcement... READ MORE »
USDA offering $42 million in drought-related incentives for growers
In response to historic drought conditions, the USDA is offering $41.8 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help agr... READ MORE »
USDA to invest $4 billion in food supply chain improvements
Citing lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent supply chain disruptions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced June 8 plan... READ MORE »
Farm loans rates for June announced by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced loan interest rates for June 2021, which are effective June 1. USDA’s Farm Service Agency ... READ MORE »
Pandemic cover crops aid available from USDA
Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture... READ MORE »
Biden’s budget would eliminate NIFA potato research grants
Reviewing the proposed FY 2022 budget, released May 28 by President Joe Biden, the National Potato Council (NPC) learned the proposal calls for elimin... READ MORE »
