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NIFA accepting applications for potato breeding research grant program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is accepting applications for a potato breeding research grant progr... READ MORE »
USDA declares April 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring April 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (IPPDAM). This national out... READ MORE »
Secretary Vilsack convenes state agriculture leaders from the Colorado River Basin
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with the leaders of the state Departments of Agriculture for the seven Colorado River Basin states (Arizona, Cal... READ MORE »
USDA welcomes new deputy administrator of the Specialty Crops Program
In an email to Specialty Crop Stakeholders, the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service announced it has selected Christopher "Chris" Purdy as the new D... READ MORE »
Researchers investigate ways to reduce pesticide drift
To reduce the effects of pesticide drift and protect pollinators, researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research S... READ MORE »
New grant program increases American-made fertilizer production
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Department received $3 billion in applications from more than 350 indep... READ MORE »
USDA offers simplified direct loan application for all producers
A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The new ap... READ MORE »
USDA names first permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of L’Tonya Davis as its first permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer (C... READ MORE »
USDA invests $2 million to provide risk management training to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $2 million is available for cooperative agreements for risk management education and training progr... READ MORE »
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program signup for 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program... READ MORE »
