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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 »
USDA unveils new school meal rules
During a live roundtable, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major changes to the department’s school breakfast and lunch programs. According to U... READ MORE »
USDA expands eligibility, enhances benefits for key disaster programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made updates to several conservation, livestock and crop disaster assistance programs to give more farmers, ... READ MORE »
USDA invests over $200 million to expand ag exports through market development programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service is awarding $202.7 million to more than 60 U.S. agricultural organizations to help... READ MORE »
USDA releases nationwide farmer prospective customer survey
Are you a farmer, rancher or forest manager? Please share your vital feedback with USDA by taking a nationwide survey at farmers.gov/survey. The su... READ MORE »
