Stories - Subject = USDA News

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9/8/2022 USDA announces $400M in funding available to create USDA Regional Food Business Centers
9/6/2022 NC facilities receive Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant
9/6/2022 USDA offers additional 15 days for comments on proposed rulemaking for poultry growing ...
9/2/2022 USDA announces September 2022 lending rates for agricultural producers
9/2/2022 USDA announces $21.9 million in grants awarded to further strengthen meat and poultry supply chains;
9/2/2022 Vilsack: America’s voluntary approach to agriculture is better than Europe’s mandates
9/1/2022 Statement from FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley regarding weekly export sales reporting
9/1/2022 Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) releases 2021 Annual Report
9/1/2022 USDA invests $74M to improve health care for people living in 37 states, Guam and Puerto Rico
9/1/2022 Vilsack says ‘renaissance’ taking place in ag
8/31/2022 2022 Census of Agriculture details announced
8/31/2022 US asks farmers: Can you plant 2 crops instead of 1?
8/30/2022 The USDA is sprinkling fish-flavored vaccines from the sky (NC) to fight rabies
8/29/2022 U.S. retracts agriculture data after faulty release sends traders scrambling
8/29/2022 There is still time to respond to USDA’s Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey
8/26/2022 Poultry rule receives varied feedback
8/26/2022 Statement from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service regarding weekly export sales reporting
8/25/2022 USDA to invest $19 million to combat climate change across rural North Carolina
8/25/2022 New USDA database will replace three import manuals and the Fruit and Vegetable Imports ...
8/25/2022 USDA invests $121M in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural America
8/25/2022 USDA announces up to $550M for projects benefiting underserved producers and minority serving ...
8/24/2022 USDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative
8/24/2022 USDA announces first three lenders for Heirs’ Property Relending Program
8/24/2022 USDA begins accepting applications for $100M in biofuel infrastructure grants
8/24/2022 NC Commissioner Troxler: Census of Agriculture underway
8/22/2022 Announcing changes to the APHIS, Plant Protection and Quarantine Leadership (NC)
8/22/2022 USDA to mail additional pre-filled applications to producers impacted by 2020, 2021 disasters
8/18/2022 Have you looked into NRCS program funding? New opportunities available in the reconciliation...
8/17/2022 USDA announces new opportunities to improve nutrient management
8/16/2022 Peanut Skins: More than meets the eye
8/15/2022 USDA investing $197M in partner-driven, locally led conservation
8/15/2022 USDA to invest $15M in innovative projects for climate-smart agriculture, urban agriculture...
8/12/2022 Black farm leader calls for USDA foreclosure moratorium
8/12/2022 USDA invests $74M to improve health care for people living in 37 states (NC receives $1.8M)
8/12/2022 USDA invests $2.2M in risk management education for farmers, including historically underserved...
8/11/2022 Proposed USDA rule change would affect NC poultry farmers
8/9/2022 USDA extends comments to Aug. 23 and posts webinar for proposed rule for poultry grower...
8/8/2022 FSIS and OSHA sign MOU to protect workers and enhance training
8/8/2022 USDA invests $14.5M in taxpayer education, program outreach efforts for farmers and Ranchers
8/8/2022 Unlocking new export opportunities on Philippines trade mission
8/5/2022 USDA begin accepting applications on September 6 for USDA ReConnect Program Round 4 funding
8/5/2022 How the 2023 Farm Bill may reshape the hemp industry
8/4/2022 USDA to measure small grain production
8/4/2022 Half of western N.C. national forests may open to logging under federal plan
8/4/2022 USDA to survey county small grains acreage
8/4/2022 USDA announces assistance for on-farm food safety expenses for specialty crop growers
8/4/2022 Researchers enlist sturdy yeast to help make cost-effective ethanol
8/3/2022 FSA is adjusting to fit the situation facing livestock producers
8/3/2022 Continuous CRP and CLEAR30—enroll by August 5
8/2/2022 USDA announces action to declare Salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products
8/2/2022 USDA announces August 2022 lending rates for agricultural producers
8/1/2022 USDA releases details on Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities second funding pool submissions
7/29/2022 APHIS announces new NAPPO Strategic Plan (2022-2026)
7/28/2022 Deadline extended and more pre-filled forms for 2020 and 2021 disasters on the way
7/27/2022 Feral swine damage surveys due Aug. 12
7/27/2022 FSA accepting proposals for quantifying effects of the Conservation Reserve Program
7/27/2022 USDA begins issuing payments for Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program
7/26/2022 USDA searching for innovations in climate-smart agriculture and soil health
7/26/2022 Lead Your FSA: A history of public service-deadline Aug. 1
7/21/2022 Urban producers, public invited to attend Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture...
7/19/2022 Free Resources for New Farmers and Ranchers: Business webinar 7/21
7/18/2022 USDA to survey county small grains acreage
7/18/2022 New USDA database will replace three import manuals and the fruit and vegetable imports...
7/14/2022 USDA invests more than $14M to support ag workforce training to bolster meat and poultry...
7/14/2022 USDA expands insurance coverage for double cropping for 2023
7/13/2022 USDA accepts more than 3.1 million acres in Grassland CRP Signup
7/13/2022 USDA accepting applications to help cover costs of organic, transitioning producers
7/12/2022 Fourteen new agricultural officers sworn into Foreign Service
7/11/2022 FSIS to include Salmonella quantification in raw poultry rinse samples
7/11/2022 USDA highlights importance of innovation at G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists
7/11/2022 FSA now accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local county committees
7/7/2022 USDA announces loan rates for 2022-crop peanuts
7/5/2022 RMA announces greater flexibilities for crop insurance reporting
7/5/2022 USDA announces July 2022 lending rates for agricultural producers
7/1/2022 USDA launches Feds Feed Families 2022 to help fight food and nutrition insecurity
7/1/2022 APHIS extends comment period on strategic plan framework
6/30/2022 USDA has issued more than $4B in Emergency Relief Program payments to date
6/29/2022 Vilsack announces Bioproduct Pilot Program funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
6/29/2022 SCOTUS denies R-CALF's Beef Checkoff lawsuit request
6/29/2022 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
6/28/2022 USDA to gather data on feral swine damage to Southern farms
6/21/2022 APHIS turns attention to swine fever after months of battling avian flu
6/21/2022 USDA invests further in enhancing key ports
6/20/2022 Officials stress importance of Farm Service Agency locally
6/20/2022 2022 Conservation Innovation Grants funding opportunities coming this summer
6/20/2022 USDA will partner with Ukraine to strengthen agricultural collaboration and fight global food...
6/20/2022 USDA announces assistance for on-farm food safety expenses for specialty crop growers
6/17/2022 USDA : ‘Protect Our Pigs’ campaign to support the pork industry, veterinarians in fight against ASF
6/17/2022 USDA receives overwhelming interest for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity
6/17/2022 USDA reminds producers to file crop acreage reports
6/16/2022 USDA seeks nominees for the American Egg Board
6/16/2022 USDA extends deadline for comments on its “Access to Fertilizer: Competition..."
6/15/2022 Chairman David Scott releases statement on USDA partnership with 1890s Universities
6/14/2022 Sign up to receive the 2022 Census of Agriculture closes June 30
6/13/2022 USDA $65M pilot program to strengthen food supply chain, reduce irregular migration...
6/10/2022 USDA and Reinvestment Fund invest $600K to bring healthy foods to underserved NC communities
6/8/2022 Chairman Scott statement congratulating Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young on confirmation as USDA Under...
6/7/2022 USDA seeks proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership due Aug. 5.
6/7/2022 USDA awards grants to improve reach and resiliency of emergency food system
6/7/2022 USDA NASS gearing up for the 2022 Census of Agriculture-Sign up by June 30
6/5/2022 USDA announces $43M for urban agriculture, adds new urban county committees
6/2/2022 Chairman Scott releases statement following USDA announcement on food system framework
6/2/2022 USDA announces June 2022 lending rates for agricultural producers
6/1/2022 USDA announces framework for shoring up the food supply chain and transforming the food system...
6/1/2022 Biden Administration announces $32M to advance climate-smart mass timber construction, expand...
6/1/2022 NCC: USDA announces new regulatory burdens on chicken industry
5/31/2022 Yes, the government really does stash billions of pounds of cheese in Missouri caves
5/27/2022 NIFA invests $5M in mitigating antimicrobial resistance across the food chain
5/27/2022 USDA NIFA invests $25M in meat and poultry agriculture workforce training
5/27/2022 USDA to allow producers to request voluntary termination of Conservation Reserve Program contract
5/27/2022 Deadline for USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities second funding pool is June 10
5/26/2022 USDA invests $770M to expand market opportunities for rural businesses and people in 36 states...
5/26/2022 Biden Administration announces new actions to strengthen food supply chains, level the playing...
5/26/2022 USDA’S emergency relief program to help cover natural disaster losses (NC FSA Dir. Bob Etheridge)
5/26/2022 USDA announces signup for the Commodity Container Assistance Program
5/24/2022 USDA to gather information about adoption of conservation practices
5/20/2022 More time offered to comment on ag concentration
5/20/2022 Twitter livestream on mental health support for farmers and ranchers on May 20
5/19/2022 State agriculture officials underline findings of report on impact Market Access Program funds
5/17/2022 USDA to provide approximately $6B to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by 2020...
5/17/2022 Biden nominates two for USDA Undersecretary posts
5/16/2022 USDA and EDA launch resource guide to boost economic development in rural communities
5/16/2022 Vilsack says disaster payments coming in June
5/16/2022 New $25M funding opportunity to provide technical assistance to underserved farmers closes soon
5/16/2022 NASDA celebrates Director Alexis Taylor’s nomination to USDA Under Secretary for Trade...
5/13/2022 USDA accepting applications for Philippines trade mission
5/12/2022 First round of proposals for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities shows strong interest
5/12/2022 NIFA invests nearly $4M in two new Centers of Excellence at 1890 Land-grant Institutions
5/11/2022 USDA scientist recognized for exceptional achievements in science (ASF vaccine) for U.S. federal...
5/10/2022 USDA webinar on strategies and partnerships to address farm stress and suicide
5/9/2022 Deadline May 24 -Resources to increase and expand meat and poultry processing capacity
5/6/2022 USDA updates livestock insurance options to offer better protection, flexibility
5/6/2022 USDA to provide $50M in support to U.S. cotton and wool apparel manufacturers impacted...
5/6/2022 USDA promotes program access, combats discrimination against LGBTQI+ community
5/5/2022 Organizations call on USDA to modernize ag data infrastructure
5/4/2022 USDA accepts 2 million acres in offers through CRP general signup
5/3/2022 USDA takes action to ensure continued rapid response to Highly Pathogenic Avian...
5/3/2022 USDA announces May 2022 lending rates for agricultural producers
4/29/2022 USDA Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity deadlines approaching
4/29/2022 USDA adds $263 million for bird flu costs
4/28/2022 USDA opens grants application to improve SNAP customer service
4/26/2022 African Swine Fever virus vaccine passes tests Required for regulatory approval
4/25/2022 U.S. dairy industry urges USDA to re-issue container report
4/25/2022 USDA accepting new or modified proposals for State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement program
4/25/2022 USDA invests nearly $800M in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural America
4/21/2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff appointments
4/21/2022 Rural Partners Network to provide one-on-one support for rural communities
4/18/2022 USDA announces 2022 cotton loan rate differentials
4/15/2022 Comment on proposed scientific questions to inform development of the dietary guidelines...
4/14/2022 Climate-Smart Commodities : First funding pool deadline approaching!
4/12/2022 FSIS extends deadline for proposals to collaborate on two risk assessments
4/12/2022 Budget invests $2.8B to support economies, outdoor recreation and access to public lands
4/11/2022 USDA takes action to strengthen pollinator research support
4/8/2022 USDA announces April 2022 USDA Tribal Consultation on Barriers and Equity
4/7/2022 USDA to establish subcommittee on Rural Community Economic Development for its Equity Commission
4/7/2022 APHIS releases annual Impact Report for 2021
4/5/2022 Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) releases new resources for small processors
4/5/2022 APHIS celebrates 50 years of protecting American agriculture
4/5/2022 Vilsack says no to enlisting conservation land
4/4/2022 USDA to send livestock assistance checks soon
4/4/2022 USDA offers CLEAR30 option for producers to enroll land with expiring conservation contracts
4/4/2022 USDA announces April 2022 lending rates for agricultural producers
4/1/2022 USDA encourages producers to enroll grasslands into working land conservation
4/1/2022 USDA to provide payments to livestock producers impacted by drought or wildfire
3/31/2022 USDA publishes Origin of Livestock final rule for organic dairy
3/31/2022 USDA announces 2022 marketing assistance loan rates for wheat, feed grains, oilseeds...
3/31/2022 USDA seeks nominees for the United Soybean Board
3/31/2022 USDA seeks U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council nominees
3/30/2022 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
3/29/2022 Black farmers allowed to join debt relief case
3/25/2022 NSAC Growing Opportunity Guide simplifies federal programs for farmers
3/25/2022 U.S. farm groups urge sowing on protected land as war cuts off Ukraine supply
3/24/2022 Vilsack: COVID-19 a “wakeup call” on nutrition insecurity
2/8/2022 USDA announces $1 billion investment in partnerships for climate-smart commodities
2/7/2022 USDA, DOJ launch online tool allowing farmers, ranchers to report anticompetitive practices
2/4/2022 USDA to survey consumers about Product of USA labels on meat
2/4/2022 Signup for free USDA webinars on tax information on livestock sales and disaster losses
2/4/2022 Save the Date! Update on climate-smart agriculture and forestry
2/2/2022 Apply now for USDA’s Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program
2/2/2022 USDA announces Inaugural Federal Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture
2/2/2022 USDA announces February 2022 lending rates for agricultural producers
2/2/2022 USDA announces $72.9M in grant funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
2/1/2022 USDA offers solution to ease port disruption
1/31/2022 Vilsack shares top three priorities
1/31/2022 USDA extend crop insurance flexibilities
1/28/2022 NC receives funding for rural community infrastructure
1/28/2022 USDA to conduct first-ever National Agroforestry Survey
1/27/2022 USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program signups for 2022
1/27/2022 FAS 2021 Highlights: Expanding opportunities, tackling challenges for U.S. agriculture on...
1/27/2022 USDA urges producers to submit applications for 2021 grazing loss assistance by Jan. 31
1/25/2022 Vilsack already thinking about next farm bill
1/24/2022 New dietary guidelines now online
1/24/2022 Over $1 billion in disaster relief funds for post-wildfire and hurricane recovery
1/24/2022 Office of Chief Economist contributes to creating better markets, addressing climate change...
1/24/2022 U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack highlights key work in 2021 to promote food and nutrition security
1/21/2022 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack highlights key work in 2021 to advance equity
1/21/2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff sppointments
1/20/2022 USDA launches pilot program to deploy renewable energy infrastructure to people in rural towns
1/20/2022 USDA highlights Biden-Harris Administration’s first-year accomplishments
1/19/2022 USDA sets new deadline to apply for Farm and Food Workers Relief Grants
1/19/2022 USDA to conduct Commercial Floriculture survey
1/19/2022 USDA to gather Cash Rents data
1/18/2022 Farm Storage Facility Loan Program through FSA
1/17/2022 Readying wheat with climate resiliency
1/17/2022 Device sniffs out the "smell-fingerprints" of pestered plants
1/14/2022 USDA to invest up to $225M in partner-driven conservation on agricultural and forest land
1/13/2022 USDA invests $9M to expand reach and increase adoption of climate-smart practices
1/12/2022 Impacted by natural disasters in 2021? Deadlines fast approaching for disaster assistance programs
1/11/2022 USDA, Federation of Southern Cooperatives renew partnership supporting underserved landowners
1/11/2022 USDA offers expanded conservation program opportunities to support climate smart agriculture
1/10/2022 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law goes into effect
1/7/2022 All NC hemp growers must now be licensed through USDA
1/6/2022 USDA's 98th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum
1/6/2022 USDA agrees to post slaughter animal records online
1/4/2022 USDA and DOJ Issue commitments to protect against unfair and anticompetitive practices
1/4/2022 GMO disclosure is here
12/24/2021 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
12/23/2021 GAO: USDA overpaid in trade war for certain commodities and regions of the country
12/23/2021 How to utilize public lands during a foreign animal disease outbreak
12/22/2021 Deadline extended to apply for pandemic support for certified organic and transitioning operations
12/21/2021 USDA seeks nominations for membership on Food Safety Advisory Committee
12/21/2021 USDA expands partnerships for conservation through its Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
12/17/2021 USDA-RD announcing $5.2 million in community connect grants for rural NC
12/17/2021 USDA invests $5.2B to build and improve critical rural infrastructure in 46 states and Puerto Rico
12/15/2021 USDA, Boehringer Ingelheim expand research opportunities for veterinary students
12/15/2021 USDA publishes proposed changes to the apple crop insurance policy
12/14/2021 DMC sign-up period opens Dec 13, 2021 with a few changes
12/14/2021 USDA provides additional pandemic assistance to hog producers
12/14/2021 Ernst, Grassley call on Vilsack to support rural broadband programs, remove unnecessary...
12/13/2021 USDA funds NC projects that improve conservation on private lands
12/13/2021 USDA invests $141 million in rural NC energy infrastructure
12/10/2021 Chairman Scott asks Secretary Vilsack to allocate funds to help merchandisers of U.S. cotton
12/10/2021 USDA launches loan guarantee program to create more market opportunities, promote competition...
12/9/2021 USDA opens 2022 signup for Dairy Margin Coverage, expands program for supplemental...
12/9/2021 USDA to begin National Agricultural Classification Survey in preparation for upcoming 2022 Census...
12/8/2021 USDA investing $141M in 'climate-resistant infrastructure' in NC
12/8/2021 USDA to make up to $800M available to provide economic relief to biofuel producers and restore...
12/8/2021 U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff additions and promotions
12/8/2021 Cell-cultured meats should be distinctly labeled, ag groups tell USDA in comments
12/7/2021 USDA NASS surveying sheep and goat operations
12/7/2021 USDA announces appointments to the Christmas Tree Promotion Board
12/7/2021 USDA establishes food purchase program to transform the food system
12/7/2021 Where are USDA’s state directors?
12/7/2021 New funds help niche pork and beef processor grow business
12/7/2021 USDA to measure financial well-being of North Carolina farmers and ranchers
12/7/2021 USDA NASS surveying cattle operations
12/6/2021 USDA invests $633M in climate-smart and resilient infrastructure for people in rural communities
12/6/2021 Still time for USDA Hemp Survey-deadline Dec. 10
12/3/2021 USDA improves, strengthens crop insurance for hemp producers
12/3/2021 USDA issues final pandemic payments for timber harvesters and haulers
12/3/2021 APHIS to study antimicrobial resistance on swine farms
12/2/2021 New insurance for small-scale, local producers through Micro Farm policy
12/2/2021 USDA updates crop insurance to respond to producer needs, support conservation and climate...
12/2/2021 USDA announces December 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
12/2/2021 USDA announces National Peanut Board appointments
11/30/2021 USDA begins accepting applications for $1.15B in loans and grants for internet in rural...
11/30/2021 Nominations due Nov. 30 for USDA Equity Commission
11/30/2021 USDA announces American Rescue Plan technical assistance partnerships focused on underserved...
11/29/2021 USDA announces $90.2M in grants awarded to strengthen local and regional markets for U.S. ag...
11/24/2021 Ask the Expert: A USDA Climate Hub Q&A with Julian Reyes
11/23/2021 USDA invests $222M in rural community infrastructure to help people in 44 states, Guam, Northern...
11/19/2021 USDA investing $446K to improve housing in rural areas of North Carolina
11/19/2021 USDA issuing approximately $270M in pandemic assistance to poultry, livestock contract producers
11/18/2021 Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program closes Nov. 22
11/18/2021 Senate confirms Bonnie to run USDA Farm Subsidy and Land Stewardship Programs
11/17/2021 NPPC applauds USDA decision to allow faster line speeds
11/16/2021 NC producers still have time to respond to USDA hemp survey
11/16/2021 Vote expected this week on key USDA climate nominee
11/16/2021 President Biden set to nominate Jose Emilio Esteban to head USDA food safety
11/16/2021 At White House Tribal Leaders Summit, USDA announces new initiatives serving Indian country
11/12/2021 Pilot program to offer faster hog processing speeds
11/12/2021 NIFA invests in research to accommodate people with disabilities working in agriculture
11/10/2021 Producers still have time to respond to hemp survey
11/9/2021 U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff
11/9/2021 $20M available for certified, transitioning organic producers
11/9/2021 USDA issues $1.8B in ARC, PLC payments
11/9/2021 Democrats’ net neutrality opening salvo comes at USDA
11/9/2021 Climate projects coming in 2022
11/9/2021 APHIS issues supplemental environmental assessment for the spotted lanternfly program
11/7/2021 NIFA invests over $3.5M to develop food, ag and farm safety education for youth in underserved...
11/7/2021 'Time has come' for U.S. farms to cut methane emissions -Agriculture Secretary
11/7/2021 Launching agriculture innovation mission for climate
11/7/2021 U.S., EU launch collaboration platform on agriculture
11/7/2021 USDA builds pandemic support for certified organic and transitioning operations
11/4/2021 2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections underway
11/4/2021 Apply NOW for NRCS programs
11/3/2021 PoPS: The data-driven decision-making tool (collaboration with NCSU)
11/2/2021 USDA provides $1.8 billion to offset market fluctuations
11/2/2021 USDA announces November 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
11/1/2021 Scientists identify proteins in bacteria associated with Bovine Respiratory Disease...
10/29/2021 USDA announces over $243M in grants awarded to strengthen the specialty crop industry
10/29/2021 APHIS updates Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map for NC
10/29/2021 USDA announces early release of commodity tables for ag projections to 2031
10/29/2021 Crops sector received 65 percent of PPP loans for agriculture in 2020
10/28/2021 NIFA invests nearly $25M in Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
10/27/2021 Is a flood of FSA staffing shortages coming soon? USDA denies FSA vaccine exemption...
10/26/2021 Nov. 1 deadline approaching for producers to apply for Organic Certification Cost Share
10/25/2021 Biden Administration appoints Bob Etheridge to serve as State Executive Director for FSA in NC
10/25/2021 Joint statement from U.S. and Mexican agriculture secretaries
10/25/2021 USDA to make up to $1.15B available to help rural communities access high-speed internet
10/25/2021 Oct. 29 deadline approaching for lenders to apply for Heirs' Property Relending Program
10/22/2021 NRCS announces conservation funding opportunities for 2022
10/22/2021 NASS conducts its first hemp acreage and production survey-return by Oct. 25
10/22/2021 Vilsack and Mexican Ag Minister in Iowa
10/21/2021 U.S. ag secretary lends support to striking Deere workers
10/21/2021 USDA now accepting grant applications for wood products, energy
10/20/2021 USDA appoints new members to food safety advisory committee
10/20/2021 USDA launches new effort to reduce Salmonella illnesses linked to poultry
10/19/2021 USDA seeks input on new climate-smart agriculture and forestry partnership initiative
10/19/2021 GMO labeling law takes effect in January, amid criticism
10/18/2021 Hemp Acreage and Production Survey opens October 18
10/18/2021 USDA hands out funding for National Institute for Cellular Agriculture
10/18/2021 USDA works to strengthen school meals, listens to feedback from food industry leaders
10/15/2021 NC USDA transition webinar online
10/15/2021 APHIS expands quarantine areas for the imported fire ant in North Carolina and Tennessee
10/15/2021 USDA announces first installment of FSA and Rural Development State Directors (NC included)
10/15/2021 Black farmers file intervention in Texas court
10/15/2021 NASDA Foundation partners with USDA to remove barriers to USDA GAP Programs for disadvantaged...
10/14/2021 USDA offers online tool for drought-stricken ranchers to estimate compensation for feed...
10/14/2021 Opinion: USDA needs to put climate solutions before industry profits
10/13/2021 USDA launches first phase of soil carbon monitoring efforts through CRP...
10/12/2021 Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program open
10/11/2021 Federal program helps supplement farms (Wilson Co.)
10/11/2021 USDA introduces new insurance policy for farmers who sell locally
10/11/2021 $10M announced to support algae-feed research for US dairy
10/11/2021 Electronic acre certification on the horizon
10/11/2021 Farm groups join to seek at least $100 per acre for USDA conservation program
10/11/2021 Statement on confirmation of Xochitl Torres-Small as Undersecretary for Rural Development at USDA
10/8/2021 USDA invests $4.7M to provide outreach and technical assistance to historically underserved...
10/7/2021 USDA announces more than $146M investment in sustainable agricultural research
10/7/2021 Higher loan limit now available for USDA guaranteed farm loans
10/7/2021 Apply Now! October deadlines approaching for three critical USDA pandemic assistance programs
10/7/2021 USDA introduces new insurance policy for farmers who sell locally
10/7/2021 USDA expands local, electronic communication options for North Carolina producers
10/7/2021 FNS invests nearly $53 million in SNAP administration, program integrity
10/6/2021 USDA: Hemp Acreage and Production Survey available Oct. 18
10/5/2021 Millers & bakers seek to establish new marketing program
10/4/2021 U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff
9/30/2021 NIFA invests $10M for food safety outreach, training and education (NC receives funding)
9/30/2021 Chairman David Scott applauds USDA’s announcement of $3B investment in agriculture
9/30/2021 USDA announces $3B investment in agriculture, animal health, and nutrition; unveils new climate...
9/29/2021 Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant
9/29/2021 Burst of USDA top-up pandemic payments to farmers
9/29/2021 Annual facility certification for the Offshore Greenhouse Certification Program (OGCP)
9/27/2021 USDA announces intent to establish an equity commission, solicits nominations for membership
9/27/2021 NC Hemp Program Transition Webinar-Sept 29, 2021
9/24/2021 U.S. Forest Service’s Steven Koehn discusses the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and...
9/22/2021 Petition responses point to direction that regulators are going on lab-grown meat labeling
9/21/2021 USDA issues Federal Order establishing Foreign Animal Disease Protection Zone...to protect from ASF
9/21/2021 Vilsack’s remarks at the G-20 Open Forum on Sustainable Agriculture...
9/20/2021 USDA, EPA, USTR and FDA senior administration officials to address conference...
9/17/2021 USDA extends deadline to apply for pandemic assistance to livestock producers with animal losses
9/16/2021 USDA expands Farmers.gov to include farm records
9/16/2021 USDA to survey NC farm chemical use and production costs
9/16/2021 NIFA invests $30M to help boost organic farming and ranching
9/16/2021 ASF Action Week webinars continuing
9/14/2021 U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff
9/14/2021 National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to hold virtual public meeting
9/13/2021 USDA accepts more than 2.5M acres in Grassland CRP Signup, double last year’s
9/13/2021 USDA provides relief to small producers, processors, distributors, farmers markets impacted...
9/9/2021 USDA expands assistance to cover feed transportation costs for drought-impacted ranchers
9/8/2021 Pecan producers vote to continue their federal marketing order
9/8/2021 Comments requested for Labeling of Meat or Poultry Products Comprised of or Containing...
9/8/2021 APHIS updated the Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map -includes NC counties
9/8/2021 Chairman David Scott supports investment in grants to provide relief to farm and food workers...
9/8/2021 USDA invests $700M in grants to provide relief to farm and food workers impacted by COVID-19
9/7/2021 National Council of Agricultural Employers files inquiry with the USDA
9/6/2021 USDA to offer new insurance option for conservation-minded corn farmers who ‘split-apply’ nitrogen
9/6/2021 USDA significantly boosts net farm income forecast, highest since 2013
9/6/2021 A new beef: USDA takes up labeling of lab-created 'cultured meat'
9/3/2021 RMA revises dates for the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage and Apiculture Insurance programs
9/3/2021 ASF Protection Zone for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
9/3/2021 USDA seeks comments on the labeling of meat and poultry products derived from animal cells
9/3/2021 With $8.75 billion, USDA nears bottom of pandemic aid list
9/3/2021 RMA makes improvements to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection
9/2/2021 USDA announces September 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
9/2/2021 Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief
9/1/2021 Lenders can now apply for new Heirs’ Property Relending Program
8/31/2021 NASDA calls on USDA to protect diversity of meat processing through flexible funding opportunities
8/31/2021 Reports: Interest in crop insurance for specialty and organic crops grows as options expand
8/30/2021 USDA one step ahead on protecting U.S. pork exports
8/30/2021 USDA to invest $50M in new cooperative agreements for racial justice and equity
8/27/2021 USDA establishes Dairy Donation Program, part of continuing USDA pandemic assistance
8/26/2021 ASF Action Week webinar schedule Sept. 13-17
8/26/2021 Chairman David Scott applauds USDA’s updates to CFAP 2
8/25/2021 USDA on track to provide record-breaking support for rural working capital needs in FY2021
8/25/2021 USDA announces proposed framework for advancing surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging...
8/25/2021 USDA announces intent to purchase $400 million in ag commodities
8/25/2021 USDA updates pandemic assistance for livestock, poultry contract producers and specialty...
8/24/2021 USDA to gather data on feral swine damage to livestock operations
8/24/2021 USDA accepts 2.8 million acres for the Conservation Reserve Program
8/20/2021 USDA invests $26M to expand availability of higher-blend renewable fuels in 23 states (NC)
8/20/2021 USDA: Improvements to the dairy safety net and new Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
8/20/2021 Secretaries Haaland and Vilsack announce implementation of new pay initiatives for wildland...
8/19/2021 USDA collecting data on feral swine damage to livestock operations
8/18/2021 NRCS announces EQIP October 29, 2021, as the deadline for Fiscal Year 2022 funding consideration
8/18/2021 USDA accepting applications to help cover costs for organic certification
8/17/2021 USDA modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, updates SNAP benefits
8/16/2021 Biden administration confirms it will boost food stamps by record amount
8/13/2021 Industry misses USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program
8/13/2021 USDA Land Values 2021 Summary
8/12/2021 USDA invests $167 million in high-speed broadband in 12 states
8/11/2021 Big boost for USDA in Senate budget proposal
8/11/2021 USDA program aims to support rural microenterprises
8/11/2021 Two new USDA reports to put more details into cattle prices
8/10/2021 Feds issue new rules for importing dogs from ASF-positive countries
8/9/2021 FSIS, FDA sign new agreement related to dual jurisdiction
8/4/2021 Historic debt relief for minority farmers faces legal juggernaut
8/3/2021 USDA announces August 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
8/3/2021 Senate approves first Biden-era executive at USDA
8/3/2021 Celebrating National Farmers Market Week
8/2/2021 ERS: nearly $58 billion to farmers in pandemic year
8/2/2021 Chairman David Scott applauds USDA announcement on heirs' property rights
8/2/2021 2501 funding now available for FY 2021
8/2/2021 U.S. government advances anti-hunger, climate initiatives at food systems Pre-Summit
8/2/2021 USDA announces 2021 loan rates for crop peanuts
7/30/2021 USDA-NIFA and NSF invest $220M in Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes
7/30/2021 Biden Administration to invest $67M to help heirs resolve land ownership and succession issues
7/29/2021 RMA offers extension for crop insurance premiums
7/29/2021 USDA invests over $21.8M to build agricultural capacity at HBCUs in the nation’s Land-grant...
7/29/2021 Lawsuit would overturn Trump-era rules on genetically engineered crops
7/28/2021 US to end large, old-growth timber sales in Alaska forest
7/27/2021 A plea for USDA to oversee carbon markets
7/26/2021 USDA sets dates for blueberry research and promotion program continuance referendum
7/23/2021 Product of the USA?: A look at how local beef is labeled and why some want change (Johnston Co.)
7/23/2021 NIFA invests over $7M to support research innovations and workforce development at agricultural...
7/22/2021 USDA rolls out Climate Smart Pilot Program in NC, other states
7/22/2021 APHIS announces Phase Six Lacey Act Enforcement schedule effective date of October 1, 2021
7/22/2021 APHIS administrator announces several animal health leadership changes
7/21/2021 USDA announces pandemic assistance for timber harvesters and haulers
7/21/2021 USDA reminds stakeholders to submit PPA-7721 suggestions by July 23, 2021
7/20/2021 North Carolina company cited for $3.49M PACA violations
7/20/2021 Deadline fast approaching for Conservation Reserve Program general signup
7/16/2021 USDA awards $12M in record-breaking Farm to School Grants, releases new data showing expansion...
7/16/2021 USDA ARS and collaborators research shows innovative technology to treat plant pathogens and pests
7/14/2021 USDA to provide pandemic assistance to livestock producers for animal losses
7/14/2021 RMA authorizes emergency procedures to help drought-impacted producers
7/13/2021 USDA is given large role in Biden plan to restore competition
7/13/2021 USDA announces dates for Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands signups
7/12/2021 USDA wants your comments on racial justice and equity
7/12/2021 USDA announces $500M for expanded meat & poultry processing capacity as part of efforts...
7/9/2021 Lead Your FSA: Keeping local farmers informed
7/9/2021 USDA invests $307M in rural water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in 34 states...
7/8/2021 Producers can now hay, graze and chop cover crops anytime and still receive full prevented...
7/6/2021 ‘Rampant issues’: Black farmers are still left out at USDA
7/5/2021 RMA strengthens insurance policies including dry beans, dry peas and wheat
7/5/2021 USDA announces efforts to promote transparency in Product of the USA labeling
7/2/2021 Minority farmer debt relief could take years to litigate
7/2/2021 USDA seeks applications for grants to help rural businesses produce and market value-added products
7/2/2021 USDA announces July 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
7/2/2021 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
7/1/2021 NIFA invests over $1.1M to develop commercial innovations for food science and nutrition
7/1/2021 Farm Service Agency now accepting nominations for county committee members
7/1/2021 USDA seeks nominees to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
7/1/2021 USDA seeks nominees for Peanut Standards Board
6/30/2021 U.S. COOL reemergence making Canada nervous
6/30/2021 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule
6/30/2021 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announces Randy Moore as new Forest Service Chief
6/30/2021 Scientists serve up vaccine cocktail for protecting cattle from disease
6/29/2021 Black farmers await debt relief after some say funding is racially discriminatory
6/28/2021 USDA, FCC, and NTIA announce interagency agreement to coordinate broadband funding deployment
6/25/2021 USDA assists farmers, ranchers, and communities affected by Tropical Storm Claudette
6/25/2021 USDA to invest $10 million to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry...
6/24/2021 Judge halts loan forgiveness program aimed at Black farmers
6/24/2021 USDA puts $55.2 million into expanded meat and poultry access
6/23/2021 Farm Service Agency now accepting nominations for county committee members
6/22/2021 NASDA submits comments to USDA on preparing our food system for the future
6/22/2021 USDA reminds North Carolina producers to file crop reports
6/22/2021 Former Rep. Torres Small is selected to lead Rural Development at USDA
6/21/2021 With eye to revival, USDA to revisit animal welfare rule for organic farms
6/18/2021 USDA underscores importance of agricultural R&D at G20 agricultural chief scientists meeting
6/18/2021 It won’t be COOL, but cattlemen say it will improve beef labeling
6/17/2021 USDA secretary backs proposed meatpacking investigator
6/17/2021 USDA reminds producers to file crop acreage reports
6/16/2021 USDA opens signup for CLEAR30, expands pilot to be nationwide
6/16/2021 USDA announces additional aid to ag producers and businesses in pandemic assistance for producers
6/16/2021 USDA: Hemp businesses are eligible for Rural Cooperative Development Grants and Rural Innovation...
6/16/2021 USDA launches grant program to help expand regional economies and create...
6/15/2021 Vilsack: Stronger rules on the way for fair play in livestock marketing
6/15/2021 USDA announces dates for Conservation Reserve Program General and Grasslands signups
6/14/2021 SARE’s farmer driven research shines at virtual briefing
6/14/2021 NIFA awards over $19M in scholarships for undergraduates at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions
6/14/2021 USDA to begin payments for producers impacted by 2018 and 2019 natural disasters
6/11/2021 Vilsack says reducing line speeds at pork plants isn't a done deal as July 1 deadline Looms
6/11/2021 Judge suspends debt relief program for farmers of color after conservative law firm, white...
6/10/2021 USDA to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen food system, supply chain
6/9/2021 Plant cover crops? Have crop insurance for spring crops?
6/9/2021 Video series walks applicants through CFAP 2 application
6/8/2021 USDA seeks suggestions for FY 2022 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 and National Clean Plant...
6/7/2021 USDA and US Biologic, Inc. announce new oral solution to combat major poultry disease
6/7/2021 USDA to invest $1B to purchase healthy food for food insecure Americans and build food bank capacity
6/4/2021 With or without USDA support, hog producers push line-speed case to the appellate court
6/4/2021 USDA-AMS introduces new resources to help producers benefit from Livestock Mandatory Reporting Data
6/2/2021 Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on the president’s fiscal year 2022 budget
6/2/2021 USDA announces June 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
6/2/2021 Good bacteria could contribute in the fight against pathogens in the food processing environment
6/2/2021 Producers with crop insurance to receive premium benefit for cover crops
5/31/2021 USDA will not appeal line speed ruling in pork processing plants
5/28/2021 USDA announces grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
5/28/2021 Biden administration to allow reversal of Trump program to accelerate pork plant line speeds
5/27/2021 NPPC: Federal judge ruling disastrous for small U.S. hog farmers
5/27/2021 (NC) Minority farmers say debt forgiveness helps right decades of financial discrimination
5/26/2021 Pork producers ask to maintain faster slaughterhouse speeds despite union concerns
5/26/2021 USDA announces new initiative to quantify climate benefits of Conservation Reserve Program
5/26/2021 ARS scientists are developers of most used prediction technologies to reduce soil loss
5/25/2021 USDA launches 2021 agricultural resource management survey
5/25/2021 25 NJ farmers participate in USDA regenerative farming demonstration to identify best practices
5/24/2021 A windfall for minority farmers divides rural America
5/24/2021 In historic move, USDA to begin loan payments to socially disadvantaged borrowers under...
5/24/2021 USDA expands the federal quarantine area for Asian longhorned beetle in South Carolina
5/24/2021 USDA FSIS: Tips for faster label approval process
5/21/2021 Article: USDA’s final rule for hemp production
5/21/2021 Time for USDA, not FCC, to take over rural broadband
5/21/2021 USDA seeks producer feedback about 2021 crops, stocks, inventories, and values
5/21/2021 USDA releases 90-day progress report on climate-smart agriculture and forestry
5/20/2021 NC receives NIFA funding to support economics, markets, trade, environmental and natural resources
5/20/2021 USDA announces key leadership in natural resources and conservation areas
5/19/2021 USDA to invest $15 million in the future of conservation through Innovation Grants Program
5/19/2021 USDA expands access to capital for very small rural businesses
5/19/2021 USDA reopens comment period on Lamb Order's proposed rule
5/18/2021 USDA proposes sign-up period for Cotton Research and Promotion Program
5/18/2021 USDA extends the comment period on Supply Chains for the Production of Agricultural Commodities...
5/18/2021 USDA announces cooperative agreements for Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction
5/17/2021 NASDA congratulates Deputy Secretary Bronaugh on confirmation and stands ready...
5/14/2021 USDA expands aquaculture disaster assistance to include fish raised for food
5/13/2021 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on Mexico’s decision to extend deadline for U.S. organic exports
5/13/2021 ARS scientists collaborate to find new uses for hemp
5/13/2021 USDA-NIFA, CDC and Cooperative Extension team up for vaccine education in rural America
5/13/2021 USDA awards NC A&T as part of $5.76M support of four Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions
5/12/2021 Bronaugh cleared for Senate vote to be deputy agriculture secretary
5/10/2021 USDA awards $15M in grants to expand wood products, wood energy markets and community forests
5/10/2021 USDA invests $92.2 million in grants for local, regional food producers affected by the pandemic
5/10/2021 Farm debt relief now available for BIPOC producers
5/10/2021 USDA invests $92.2M in grants for local food producers
5/10/2021 African Swine Fever Virus vaccine candidate now produced in a cell line
5/10/2021 Conservation finance can mean cleaner air and water and healthier soil
5/7/2021 ‘Legitimate reason’ behind debt relief for black farmers, says Vilsack
5/6/2021 NIFA invests $17.2M for ag education and workforce development
5/5/2021 USDA seeks nominees for the American Egg Board
5/5/2021 U.S. pork processor seeks to delay court decision limiting slaughter speeds
5/5/2021 USDA announces listening session on impacts of COVID-19 on new farmers
5/4/2021 NASDA invites USDA to tackle regional, state and local climate challenges in partnership with...
5/4/2021 USDA improves livestock crop insurance policies with new options
5/4/2021 USDA announces May 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
5/3/2021 Under Trump, small farms across U.S. — and in NC — get smaller share of subsidy pie
4/30/2021 Farmers sue federal government for allegedly denying them loan forgiveness because they're white
4/30/2021 USDA enhances administrative funds to states to improve SNAP
4/30/2021 NIFA invests over $8.65M for plant breeding- NC receives funds
4/29/2021 FACT SHEET: Update on USDA activities to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
4/29/2021 USDA to incentivize purchase of fruits and vegetables under WIC for 4 Months...
4/29/2021 New Farmers.gov features help you manage your USDA business online
4/28/2021 Chairman Scott applauds USDA RCPP grants announcements
4/28/2021 USDA agency and company partner to explore personal care products from hemp
4/27/2021 Federal court in Wyoming asked to block RFID technology
4/27/2021 Top four questions about good farming practices for Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance...
4/26/2021 Bronaugh looks set to advance as USDA’s second-in-command
4/26/2021 FAQs on American Rescue Plan debt relief for socially disadvantaged borrowers
4/23/2021 The Hill Interview: Vilsack touts infrastructure for rural US
4/23/2021 USDA seeks comments on food system supply chains
4/23/2021 WHIP-Plus and QLA applications and payments
4/23/2021 USDA raises CRP acreage limit by 4.0 million for 2021
4/23/2021 USDA invests $21.7M in research innovations to improve soil health and climate smart ag and forestry
4/23/2021 Celebrate Earth Day with USDA and climate-smart agriculture
4/22/2021 USDA seeks proposals for innovative approaches to conservation on ag lands- deadline June 21
4/21/2021 Estimating the Greenhouse Gas Benefits of NRCS' Applied Practices Webinar - Thursday, April 29
4/21/2021 $24 billion USDA pandemic relief program failed to help most farmers
4/20/2021 USDA terminates 10 U.S. consumer standards that impede effective marketing of specialty crops
4/20/2021 Bonnie selected to serve as USDA undersecretary
4/19/2021 Land grab or climate solution? President Biden could unveil '30 by 30' plan details next week
4/19/2021 Opportunities coming for land stewardship, says Vilsack
4/19/2021 USDA cancels Farmers to Family Food Box Program
4/16/2021 USDA announces 2021 cotton loan rate differentials
4/16/2021 USDA announces dates for pecan marketing order continuance referendum
4/16/2021 USDA: American Rescue Plan debt payments
4/16/2021 USDA to review quarterly U.S. grain stocks report methodology
4/15/2021 New report highlights successes in USDA-funded conservation finance projects
4/15/2021 USDA extends deadline to comment on proposed revisions to national conservation practice standards
4/15/2021 Report: Invasive Species in Forests and Rangelands of the United States
4/14/2021 USDA: More than $330M in specialty crops grants, incentives to purchase fruits and vegetables...
4/14/2021 Two scientists named to ARS Science Hall of Fame
4/14/2021 USDA's Agricultural Research Service honors Scientists of the Year
4/12/2021 USDA seeks nominees for Cattlemen's Beef Board
4/9/2021 New USDA video series highlights feral swine damage
4/8/2021 Help from USDA for small poultry plants
4/7/2021 USDA reopens CFAP2 Today: With 60 days to apply, here’s who’s eligible
4/7/2021 USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grant Webinar
4/6/2021 USDA announces funding available to organizations to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and...
4/6/2021 NIFA invests $15.5M in Food and Agriculture Cyberinformatics Tools to boost agricultural production
4/5/2021 USDA encourages the public to protect plants against invasive pests in April
4/5/2021 USDA celebrates 5 million acres enrolled in conservation easements
4/2/2021 USDA increases emergency SNAP benefits for 25 million Americans
4/2/2021 USDA announces April 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
4/2/2021 U.S. court slams brakes on Trump-era hog slaughter line speed rule; union cheers
4/2/2021 FACT SHEET: Update on USDA activities to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
4/1/2021 USDA announces 2021 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, rice...
3/31/2021 Biden mulls giving farmers billions to fight climate change. Even farmers are unsure about the plan.
3/30/2021 Don’t (carbon) bank on it
3/29/2021 USDA posts webinar outlining the domestic hemp production final rule
3/29/2021 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
3/26/2021 USDA announces $5.3 million available for the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program
3/26/2021 USDA devotes $6 billion to help small, disadvantaged farmers hurt by pandemic
3/25/2021 USDA invests $1 million in rural N.C. communities
3/25/2021 Chairman David Scott issues statement on USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative
3/25/2021 USDA announces ‘Pandemic Assistance for Producers’ to distribute resources more equitably
3/25/2021 Vilsack looks at how to add resiliency to livestock processing
3/25/2021 APHIS Administrator shares agency's 2020 Impact Report
3/25/2021 USDA announces intent to pursue rulemaking on RFID use in animal disease traceability
3/25/2021 USDA agency launches new site for science-minded students
3/25/2021 Statement by Ag Secretary Vilsack on D.C. Circuit Court's decision regarding ABAWDs Rule
3/24/2021 USDA to host special two-day virtual data users’ meeting to gather public input on statistical...
3/23/2021 USDA seeks input on genetic engineering in animals
3/23/2021 Judge rules in favor of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s certification of organic hydroponic...
3/22/2021 USDA’s final rule for hemp effective; uncertainty remains for NC’s program
3/22/2021 USDA announces Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety
3/22/2021 USDA launches agencywide review to explore telework, fully virtual options after pandemic
3/22/2021 FSA Administrator says USDA working to broaden COVID-19 relief for producers
3/19/2021 Webinar: Quantifying Ecosystem Functions to Facilitate Wetland Monitoring and Assessment
3/18/2021 NIFA invests over $8.5 million in critical research and extension to address urgent...
3/18/2021 2021 national CIG notices of funding opportunity coming soon
3/18/2021 USDA seeks innovative partner-led projects delivering sustainable agricultural solutions
3/17/2021 USDA requests information on USDA’s climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategy
3/16/2021 NASS data powers new USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Soil Moisture Portal
3/15/2021 USDA offers Conservation Stewardship Program participants renewal options for contracts set to close
3/15/2021 Release: New farmers’ guide to the Value-Added Producer Grant Program published
3/15/2021 USDA seeks nominees for the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center
3/15/2021 USDA proposes revising U.S. standards for watermelon
3/11/2021 USDA wants new hemp production data from farmers
3/11/2021 NASA data powers new USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service soil moisture portal
3/11/2021 USDA gathers data about farm labor
3/10/2021 Animal gene editing turf war battle continues
3/10/2021 Apply for Value Added Producer Grants
3/10/2021 Application deadline for REAP Program is near
3/9/2021 Update on the final rule for hemp
3/9/2021 USDA seeks public comment on revised conservation practice standards
3/9/2021 Vilsack: CFAP announcement still weeks away
3/9/2021 USDA seeks comments on coronavirus response grants, will host listening session
3/9/2021 March 15 deadline to complete election & enrollment for 2021 Agriculture Risk Coverage, PLC programs
3/9/2021 USDA extends application deadline for the Quality Loss Adjustment Program
3/9/2021 Ag Secretary Vilsack: Department sorting out where greatest aid is needed
3/9/2021 State agriculture officials recommend enhancements to USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program
3/9/2021 IG digging into USDA safeguards for meat inspectors
3/8/2021 NIFA AFRI request for proposals
3/8/2021 USDA relocations curtail ag research, farmer confidence
3/5/2021 APHIS proposes to eliminate Voluntary Trichinae Certification Program
3/5/2021 USDA seeks National Christmas Tree Promotion Board nominees
3/4/2021 March 5 deadline for Quality Loss Adjustment Program (QLA)
3/4/2021 Federal Seed Act
3/2/2021 USDA encourages producers to complete the Cash Rents and Leases Survey
3/2/2021 Vilsack pushes for new farm income streams
3/2/2021 USDA announces March 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
3/1/2021 Contract farmers now eligible for CFAP aid: deadline approaching
2/26/2021 Iowa lawmakers seek aid for custom cattle feeders left out of USDA's aid programs so far
2/25/2021 Still time to be counted in the 2020 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey
2/25/2021 USDA gathers cash rents data
2/24/2021 NASDA congratulates Secretary Vilsack on confirmation and stands ready to work on shared priorities
2/23/2021 Learn how avian influenza affects us all (Feb. 25)
2/23/2021 Updates for USDA Harmonized GAP and Harmonized GAP Plus Audits
2/22/2021 FACT SHEET: Update on USDA activities to contain the COVID-19 pandemic
2/22/2021 Statement on change to definition of ‘agricultural products’ in reporting trade data
2/22/2021 USDA announces key leadership in Farm Production and Conservation Mission Area
2/22/2021 USDA and FDA confident no transmission of COVID-19 through food, packaging
2/19/2021 USDA clarifies rules for buying and selling seeds and plants online from other countries
2/19/2021 USDA seeks nominees for the American Pecan Promotion Board
2/18/2021 USDA ready to assist farmers, ranchers and communities affected by winter storms
2/18/2021 AMS announces new dealer statutory trust to protect livestock sellers
2/17/2021 Application withdrawn for giant poultry farm in Chatham County
2/17/2021 Vilsack’s confirmation vote set for next week
2/15/2021 Update on USDA activities to contain COVID-19 pandemic
2/15/2021 USDA creating hemp germplasm collection, funding lab to study plant breeding
2/15/2021 Swine rule challenges are moving ahead at differing speeds
2/11/2021 Statement by USDA Chief of Staff on the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act
2/10/2021 March 15 last day to complete enrollment for 2021 ARC, PLC programs
2/9/2021 State ag depts. request spending flexibility to protect farm workers and support the specialty...
2/9/2021 Rural N.C. gets access to internet through USDA RD/ATMC
2/9/2021 Economist cautions COOL could come with added costs
2/9/2021 USDA Official: Carbon is a commodity, justifies CCC use
2/9/2021 USDA sending out Agricultural Resource Management Survey
2/8/2021 USDA extends general signup for Conservation Reserve Program
2/8/2021 U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff appointments
2/5/2021 Farm Service Agency reopens application period for Emergency Forest Restoration Program
2/5/2021 Updates to conservation easements strengthens protection for farmlands, grasslands...
2/5/2021 USDA's SECURE Rule: Paving the way for agriculture innovation- webinar
2/4/2021 Vilsack discusses climate actions, biofuels in nomination hearing
2/4/2021 USDA research agencies 'decimated' by forced move. Undoing the damage won't be easy
2/4/2021 Complete USDA's Commercial Floriculture Survey
2/3/2021 New analysis finds USDA program can support farmer viability and alleviate food Insecurity...
2/2/2021 Vilsack could unveil his climate, CCC plans during Tuesday’s hearing
2/2/2021 USDA announces February 2021 lending rates for agricultural producers
2/2/2021 Unclogging the food aid pipeline
1/29/2021 USDA freezes $2.3 billion supplemental CFAP
1/29/2021 Sen. Stabenow supports CFAP freeze and review
1/29/2021 Corralling carrots' microbial allies could stymie disease
1/28/2021 Tips for choosing ARC or PLC
1/28/2021 Oral arguments over motion to dismiss the challenge to the swine rule are set for Feb 11
1/28/2021 USDA temporarily suspends debt collections, foreclosures and other activities on farm loans...
1/27/2021 Let USDA help you prepare for tax season
1/27/2021 Public service groups file petition with USDA to clean up poultry industry
1/26/2021 New report recommends improvements to NASS
1/26/2021 Agricultural resource management survey focusing on swine
1/25/2021 Bonnie Joins Biden-Harris Administration in climate role at USDA
1/25/2021 Biden Administration expands pandemic food benefits program
1/25/2021 U.S. Department of Agriculture announces key staff appointments
1/25/2021 Round 5 approved contractors for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
1/22/2021 USDA announces three deputy under secretaries in the areas of nutrition, rural development...
1/21/2021 FDA chief objects to USDA taking charge of genetically engineered livestock
1/20/2021 Perdue grateful to have served as US Secretary of Agriculture
1/20/2021 Secretary Perdue statement on MOU on animal biotechnology
1/20/2021 Bronaugh tapped for deputy at USDA
1/20/2021 USDA offers new forest management incentive for Conservation Reserve Program
1/20/2021 NASDA congratulates Commissioner Bronaugh on nomination to USDA Deputy Secretary
1/19/2021 USDA and dairy farmers work together to mitigate risk for 2021
1/19/2021 Genetically engineered cotton deregulated
1/19/2021 Pecan Promotion, Research & Information Order established
1/18/2021 USDA publishes final rule for the domestic production of hemp
1/18/2021 USDA offers additional assistance for certain producers through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
1/15/2021 NPPC submits comments on proposed USDA rule for gene-edited livestock
1/15/2021 Farmworkers lose out on $1.5B COVID-19 safety funding after USDA springs surprise spending
1/14/2021 USDA invests $11.65 million to control destructive feral swine (NC)
1/14/2021 Soy growers pleased by USDA collaboration on agriculture innovation vision
1/13/2021 Webinar: Development of the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) and use by NRCS...
1/13/2021 Bipartisan group calls on USDA to prioritize safety funding
1/13/2021 What is USDA's most important function? The answer may surprise you
1/12/2021 USDA announces Quality Loss assistance now available for eligible producers affected by 2018...
1/12/2021 USDA cites Wayne Bailey Inc. in North Carolina for PACA violations
1/12/2021 USDA wants to hear produce industry’s voice in anonymous food safety survey
1/11/2021 Why food systems need resilient farmers markets: 5 lessons from 2020
1/11/2021 Next Tuesday’s USDA report could have major impact on prices
1/11/2021 USDA reminds fishermen of January 15 deadline for Seafood Trade Relief Program
1/8/2021 USDA provides $2 million to North Carolina to support projects that protect agriculture...
1/8/2021 Trump’s USDA tees up final rules ahead of transition
1/7/2021 USDA seeks members for advisory committee on urban agriculture
1/6/2021 NC Commissioner Steve Troxler: NASS survey on local marketing
1/6/2021 USDA provides more than $70 million in FY 2021 to protect agriculture and natural resources...
1/6/2021 USDA fifth round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program, fifth round of food purchases
1/6/2021 USDA announces quality loss assistance now available for eligible producers affected by 2018...
1/5/2021 Conservation Reserve Program general signup begins today and ends February 12
1/5/2021 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for January 2021
1/5/2021 USDA extends flexibilities amid continuing COVID-19 pandemic
1/5/2021 How do you un-relocate an agency?
1/4/2021 Food banks fear possible end of USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program
1/3/2021 USDA to conduct study about agricultural producers-respond by Jan. 18
12/30/2020 USDA, HHS release dietary guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
12/30/2020 Farmers, be ready to justify government aid
12/30/2020 The new COVID relief bill: what’s in it for USDA?
12/30/2020 Officials say farmers have a friendly ear at USDA
12/24/2020 USDA announces Dr. Carrie Castille as new NIFA director
12/22/2020 USDA oversight of gene-edited livestock: a seismic shift for agriculture
12/22/2020 NASDA praises USDA’s steps to modernize agricultural biotechnology regulations
12/22/2020 FSIS guideline to assist with the donation of eligible meat & poultry products to non-profits
12/21/2020 NASA, USDA sign agreement to improve research
12/21/2020 U.S. Department of Agriculture releases report about the importance of highways to U.S. agriculture
12/21/2020 USDA supports U.S. fishermen through Seafood Trade Relief Program
12/18/2020 Trump Administration highlights record levels of investment to build rural American prosperity
12/18/2020 USDA interagency agreement speeds actions against abusive SNAP retailers
12/17/2020 USDA requests nominations for six more Farm Service Agency county committees for urban agriculture
12/17/2020 USDA to conduct survey about hired on-farm labor
12/17/2020 USDA to measure financial well-being of North Carolina farmers and ranchers
12/17/2020 FSIS highlights accomplishments in protecting public health
12/17/2020 Bee Better Certification Program is buzzing on U.S. farms, local grocers
12/17/2020 FSA quickly implemented crucial programs amid challenging year
12/17/2020 Conservation efforts continue on America’s farms, ranches amid challenging year
12/17/2020 AgDiscovery summer student program now accepting applications
12/16/2020 Change in chief economist post at USDA
12/16/2020 USDA seeks public input on guidance defining nonindustrial private forest land eligibility
12/15/2020 APHIS changes approach to fight emerald ash borer (EAB)
12/15/2020 Study: Trump’s farm relief payments will push the U.S. over WTO limits on government support for ag
12/15/2020 Vilsack laid out his top priorities for the Agriculture Department next year:
12/14/2020 USDA NASS to reinstate the Agricultural Labor Survey previously scheduled for Oct. 2020
12/14/2020 State agriculture officials congratulate Vilsack on nomination to agriculture secretary, express...
12/14/2020 Fair competition livestock rule fails to advance needed reforms
12/11/2020 USDA NIFA offers grants for hemp supply chains & rural development
12/10/2020 USDA announces increase to certain incentive payments for continuous Conservation Reserve Program
12/10/2020 What Vilsack’s return to USDA would mean for U.S. farmers and ranchers
12/10/2020 NASDA promotes natural resource stewardship with USDA-NRCS and others through renewed MOU
12/10/2020 Vilsack chosen as Biden's agriculture secretary
12/10/2020 USDA-ARS researchers introduce treatment to prevent parasites in sheep
12/9/2020 NC Commissioner Steve Troxler: Dec. 11 is CFAP 2 deadline
12/9/2020 Vilsack rumored as top choice for second round as ag secretary
12/9/2020 National Milk urges USDA to extend DMC signup deadline
12/8/2020 Peterson would consider ag secretary post
12/8/2020 Federal meat inspectors decry lack of access to COVID-19 tests, working through exposures
12/8/2020 USDA to enhance national pork reports
12/8/2020 New names floated for Biden’s USDA chief
12/4/2020 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for aquaculture producers-deadline De. 11
12/4/2020 Deadline extended for Seafood Trade Relief Program
12/3/2020 APHIS announces $14.4 million in farm bill funding to protect animal health
12/2/2020 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for December 2020
12/2/2020 Dec. 11 deadline approaching for USDA program for farmers and ranchers impacted by COVID-19
12/2/2020 USDA expands hemp insurance
12/1/2020 The battle over USDA and its direction under Biden
12/1/2020 USDA to conduct 2020 Local Food Marketing Practices Survey
11/25/2020 Unions endorse Fudge for agriculture secretary
11/25/2020 Ag secretary talks trade, broadband access at NAFB convention
11/20/2020 USDA exempts family farms from limit on farm subsidy recipients
11/20/2020 USDA Forest Service announces key changes to NEPA procedures
11/20/2020 Redding of Pennsylvania considered for ag secretary
11/20/2020 Amino acid helps shore up defenses of swine
11/19/2020 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 covers broilers, eggs
11/18/2020 Liberal groups lining up against ag secretary candidate
11/17/2020 Is the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program right for you?
11/17/2020 USDA reminds dairy producers of Dec. 11 deadline for 2021 safety-net enrollment
11/17/2020 NIHC receives Market Access Program (MAP) funding for international research and promotion of hemp
11/17/2020 USDA publishes Climate 21 transition memo
11/17/2020 The ag secretary sweepstakes are heating up
11/16/2020 2020 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections underway
11/13/2020 USDA's role addressing climate change under Biden
11/13/2020 USDA to open signup for the Conservation Reserve Program and CRP Grasslands in early 2021
11/13/2020 Push on to speed up poultry production
11/13/2020 Apply now for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
11/13/2020 ‘I’ve been very, very loyal’: Marcia Fudge makes the case for Ag secretary
11/13/2020 Women dominate list of potential nominees for agriculture secretary
11/11/2020 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for livestock producers
11/11/2020 USDA announces updated Conservation Practice Standards
11/11/2020 Cattle webinars- CME cattle contracts, grading, carcass evaluations and more
11/10/2020 2020 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections underway
11/10/2020 USDA opens COVID relief funding for small farms: Apply Now!
11/10/2020 APHIS begins eradicating Asian longhorned beetle infestation in Charleston County, South Carolina
11/5/2020 USDA co-hosts free webinar on Nov. 12 on livestock risk management
11/4/2020 Federal aid to large farms accelerates in COVID year
11/3/2020 Trump signs bipartisan bill funding conservation grants
11/2/2020 Three categories of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 payments
10/30/2020 USDA releases 2019 Annual Pesticide Data Program Summary
10/29/2020 USDA updates National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
10/28/2020 More than $7 billion paid in second round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
10/28/2020 Trump Administration invests $2.3 million in high-speed broadband in rural North Carolina
10/28/2020 USDA opens public comment on hemp producer survey
10/27/2020 USDA announces Cotton Board appointments
10/27/2020 More than $7 billion paid in second round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
10/27/2020 New study finds no association between higher line speeds and Salmonella-positive carcasses
10/27/2020 Deadline nearing to submit nominations for the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research
10/26/2020 National Drought Resilience Partnership responsibilities under new Executive Order
10/26/2020 USDA announces Peanut Standards Board appointments
10/26/2020 USDA names six members and seven alternates to the National Peanut Board
10/26/2020 NSAC: NRCS releases EQIP final rule
10/26/2020 New rule makes enhancements to Environmental Quality Incentives Program
10/26/2020 USDA pegs recent ag exports’ impact on U.S. economy at more than $300 billion
10/26/2020 USTR and USDA release report on agricultural trade between the United States and China
10/26/2020 USDA announces fourth round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
10/26/2020 The Farmers to Families Food Box program is winding down. Some farmers say it left them...
10/23/2020 Help available from USDA to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
10/22/2020 Groups call for mandatory labeling of cell-based/cultured meat
10/21/2020 Reuters: Payments to farmers at all time high before election
10/21/2020 Mountain farmers express pandemic concerns to USDA undersecretary
10/21/2020 New Blackberries: Eclipse, Galaxy, and Twilight
10/20/2020 Gene-edited crops approved by USDA jumps from 7 to 70 between 2019 and 2020
10/20/2020 A geographical look at net farm income and direct payment trends
10/20/2020 A unified call for mandatory cell-based meat labeling
10/19/2020 APHIS establishes an Asian Longhorned Beetle quarantine area in Charleston County, South Carolina
10/19/2020 Trump Administration welcomes Amazon to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
10/19/2020 USDA awards $27 million to support local food projects
10/16/2020 Iowa, U.S. farm workers could see dramatic drop in wages with USDA move, lawsuit says
10/16/2020 Researchers are juicing alfalfa as a next-generation aquafeed
10/16/2020 Sonny Perdue faces ethics questions over his business holdings
10/16/2020 USDA pays $1.5 billion a week in coronavirus relief
10/16/2020 USDA issues $1.68 billion in payments to producers enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program
10/16/2020 Manage your USDA business online, Conservation Client Gateway retiring
10/16/2020 Support for the livestock industry amidst marketplace challenges
10/16/2020 USDA Forest Service moves Christmas tree permits to Recreation.gov for the 2020 season
10/15/2020 Rule change helps producers implement more conservation activities
10/15/2020 Enrollment begins for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for 2021
10/14/2020 USDA awards $750,000 to Three Rivers Land Trust to conserve Iredell County farm
10/14/2020 Trump funnels record subsidies to farmers ahead of Election Day
10/13/2020 USDA releases payment data for CFAP2
10/12/2020 Release: CSP rule fails farmers and environment
10/12/2020 NASDA statement on USDA’s Domestic Hemp Production Program comment period
10/12/2020 Trump Administration extends free meals for kids for entire school year
10/12/2020 Peterson statement on Farm Service Agency’s WHIP+ signup
10/12/2020 USDA announces Oct. 30 deadline to submit wildfire, hurricane disaster assistance applications
10/12/2020 USDA seeks nominations for membership on Food Safety Advisory Committee
10/9/2020 USDA's Perdue fined for violating Hatch Act while promoting food boxes
10/9/2020 USDA seeks nominees for American Egg Board
10/9/2020 New label regulations for Mexico
10/9/2020 Dairy Margin Coverage program enrollment for 2021 opens Oct. 13
10/9/2020 USDA publishes final rule for Conservation Stewardship Program
10/9/2020 Trump Administration invests $4.2 million in distance learning and telemedicine infrastructure in NC
10/8/2020 Are you eligible for assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2?
10/8/2020 Grant will help researchers prevent apple fire blight in U.S.
10/5/2020 USDA updates the National Poultry Improvement Plan
10/2/2020 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for October 2020
10/2/2020 Farmers to Families Food Box Program surpasses 100 million boxes delivered
10/2/2020 USDA launches new, streamlined process for private lenders to invest in rural America
10/2/2020 SNAP benefit increase takes effect
10/2/2020 The Offshore Greenhouse Certification Program
10/2/2020 USDA announces 2021 upland cotton marketing assistance loan rate
10/2/2020 Deadline to comment on USDA’s anti-fraud organic rule nears
10/1/2020 Line-speed arguments set to be heard by video conference on Oct. 13
10/1/2020 NIFA invests over $7 million in big data, artificial intelligence (NCSU awarded)
10/1/2020 Does COVID-19 continue to impact your agricultural operation?
9/30/2020 USDA funds conservation innovation through on-farm trials-NCSU receives funding
9/29/2020 USDA announces National Pork Board appointments (NC producer named)
9/29/2020 How a pesticide industry lobbyist worked the agriculture department:
9/29/2020 Bayer coordinated with U.S. government on pressure campaign to stop Thailand from banning glyphosate
9/28/2020 State AGs oppose swine slaughter rule
9/28/2020 FSIS revises directive on humane handling and slaughter of livestock for inspectors
9/28/2020 USDA reminds farmers of September 30 deadline to update safety-net program crop yields
9/25/2020 USDA announces fiscal year 2021 sugar loan rates, allotment and marketing allocations
9/25/2020 USDA-NIFA invests more than $53 million to help U.S. farmers prosper
9/24/2020 New toolbox helps dairy farmers navigate CFAP
9/24/2020 USDA seeks public comments on Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program
9/24/2020 USDA announces second round of funding for feral swine program
9/23/2020 USDA releases roadmap to address Salmonella
9/22/2020 AskFSA transitioning to Ask USDA
9/22/2020 Here’s your check’: Trump’s massive payouts to farmers will be hard to pull back
9/22/2020 USDA announces contracts for round 3 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
9/21/2020 Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on the latest CFAP 2 assistance to farmers
9/21/2020 USDA completes appointments to Food Safety Advisory Committee
9/21/2020 USDA to provide additional $14B direct assistance to farmers and ranchers impacted by COVID-19
9/21/2020 COMMENT: New USDA coronavirus aid offers partial improvement for producers
9/21/2020 NCDA&CS Update 9.18.20-2nd CFAP
9/21/2020 Peterson weighs in on second CFAP program from USDA
9/18/2020 USDA invests $50 million in innovative, partner-driven conservation projects (NC project)
9/17/2020 FSIS issues proposed rule to expand generic labeling approval
9/17/2020 USDA: Joint statement from Western Hemisphere agriculture leaders
9/17/2020 Evil Grain: The wild tale of history’s biggest crop insurance scam
9/16/2020 Fudge calls out USDA following GAO report on lopsided MFP payments
9/16/2020 NASDA submits comments to USDA-APHIS
9/16/2020 GAO breaks down MFP payments:Democratic senators point to payment disparities for Southerners...
9/14/2020 Trump Administration invests more than $21 million in high-speed broadband in rural North Carolina
9/14/2020 USDA reopens comment period on hemp regulations as lawmakers, growers worry rules could stunt...
9/11/2020 Ivanka Trump visits State Farmers Market in Raleigh
9/11/2020 New Farmers.gov feature allows entities to conduct online business with USDA
9/11/2020 USDA fiscal year 2020 sugar program announcements
9/11/2020 USDA seeks input on ready-to-go technologies and practices for agriculture innovation agenda
9/10/2020 USDA modernizes egg products inspection
9/10/2020 USDA implements immediate measures to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected...
9/10/2020 USDA supports U.S. seafood industry impacted by retaliatory tariffs
9/10/2020 USDA seeks nominations for the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research
9/9/2020 USDA reminds farmers of September 30 deadline to update safety-net program crop yields
9/9/2020 Federal payments propping up farm income
9/9/2020 USDA reopens comment period for hemp program rule
9/9/2020 What does CFAP mean for specialty crop producers?
9/4/2020 USDA implements the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative; encourages private investment in rural...
9/3/2020 New to farming because of the pandemic? USDA can help
9/3/2020 Federal agencies outline plan to help farmers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables
9/3/2020 FCC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and USDA team up for rural health initiative
9/2/2020 NC Ag Commissioner Troxler: CFAP deadline now Sept. 11; some specialty crops added
9/2/2020 USDA implements measures to help rural residents, businesses, communities affected by COVID-19
9/2/2020 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending rates for September 2020
9/1/2020 NM judge rejects COOL lawsuit
9/1/2020 USDA says food safety guidelines do not stop Salmonella outbreaks
8/31/2020 Deadline approaching for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
8/31/2020 Second round of ag aid could come soon
8/31/2020 USDA implements immediate measures to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected ...
8/31/2020 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
8/28/2020 USDA grower relief program has limited benefits (sweet potatoes)
8/28/2020 Second round of ag aid could come soon
8/28/2020 USDA updates conservation provisions for highly erodible land and wetlands
8/27/2020 NC receives first ever, USDA urban agriculture grants and cooperative agreements
8/27/2020 USDA to launch updated Animal Welfare Act compliance database and public search tool
8/26/2020 Trump adds $1 billion to Farmers to Families Food Box Program
8/26/2020 USDA tightens eligibility rules for farm subsidies
8/25/2020 Trump Administration invests $400,000 in rural community facilities in N.C.
8/25/2020 Federal agency to contact NC growers during data collection efforts
8/24/2020 USDA works with stakeholders to improve prevented planting coverage
8/24/2020 USDA announces public meeting on Salmonella: state of the science
8/24/2020 The USDA's latest chicken ruling is turning heads. Here's why
8/21/2020 USDA schedules seminar on Organic Cost Share Program
8/21/2020 Hemp growers dismayed over being snubbed by CFAP
8/20/2020 USDA to survey row crops county acreage & production
8/20/2020 USDA measures North Carolina vegetable chemical usage
8/20/2020 USDA appoints new members to food safety advisory committees (NCSU Ph.D)
8/20/2020 USDA has many ways to help small-scale meat processors
8/19/2020 USDA to survey North Carolina farm chemical use and production costs
8/19/2020 Pre-solicitation announcement for purchase of nut products
8/19/2020 USDA finds new ASF detection method
8/19/2020 Should fed’s dietary guidelines recommend plant-based meats?
8/17/2020 CFAP Producer Webinar: Additional eligible commodities added- Aug. 19
8/17/2020 Trump Administration invests $60 million to improve rural electric infrastructure in North Carolina
8/17/2020 More types of income qualify as farm income
8/17/2020 Perdue suggests CFAP2 may be coming
8/14/2020 USDA launches enhanced online PACA training course
8/13/2020 USDA to measure small grain production
8/13/2020 Bracing for another bearish WASDE report
8/13/2020 USDA announces organic cost-share funds, organic groups unimpressed
8/13/2020 USDA announces new Farm Service Agency county committees for urban agriculture, requests nominations
8/12/2020 Pork producers call for Livestock Risk Protection enhancements
8/12/2020 Delay of U.S. hemp rules could ease sector’s financial challenges
8/12/2020 USDA announces more eligible commodities for CFAP, extends deadline to Sept. 11
8/11/2020 APHIS lists pests, diseases that pose high risk to U.S. agriculture
8/11/2020 USDA accepting applications to help cover costs for organic certification
8/11/2020 Farm groups ask U.S. for more time to apply for COVID-19 aid
8/11/2020 NC farmers can now apply online for financial assistance through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
8/10/2020 USDA announces changes to emergency haying and grazing provisions
8/10/2020 New USDA survey to measure areas for improvement
8/10/2020 FSIS posts webinar on assistance for small scale meat processing
8/7/2020 Organic farming fraud is growing, prompting USDA crackdown proposal
8/7/2020 USDA offers annual installment deferral option for farm storage facility loan borrowers
8/7/2020 USDA to invest up to $360 million in partner-driven conservation
8/6/2020 USDA extends deadlines, defers interest accrual due to COVID-19
8/6/2020 CFAP payments slowing; 43% paid so far
8/5/2020 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2020
7/31/2020 USDA announces award for new milk incentive program
7/30/2020 Perdue gets $20 billion blank check for ag aid in GOP coronavirus plan
7/29/2020 Unsolicited seed shipments from China
7/29/2020 Unions sue USDA over faster chicken plant production speeds
7/29/2020 USDA not on track to hit $16 billion in CFAP payments
7/29/2020 APHIS launches Animal Welfare Act Licensing Rule website and videos
7/28/2020 USDA offers biosecurity resources to poultry growers
7/28/2020 Trump Administration invests more than $3 million in high-speed broadband in rural North Carolina
7/28/2020 USDA accepting proposals for third round of food box program
7/28/2020 Be a voice for farmers in your community. Nominations by August 1.
7/24/2020 USDA announces $15 million in funding opportunities to support socially disadvantaged and veteran...
7/22/2020 Fudge critical of Food Box program following hearing
7/21/2020 USDA announces improvements to the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program for cattle and swine
7/21/2020 ‘Here’s your check’: Trump’s massive payouts to farmers will be hard to pull back
7/21/2020 FSIS will handle avian leukosis as “trimmable condition"
7/20/2020 USDA posts the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final report
7/17/2020 USDA Meals to You partnership delivers nearly 30 million meals
7/17/2020 Trump Administration invests $153 million in rural community facilities in 23 states
7/16/2020 CALS and NC State Extension: Please fill out USDA survey on agricultural innovations
7/16/2020 USDA unveils new rules to combat organic fraud
7/16/2020 USDA posts the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final report
7/15/2020 U.S., Japan expand organic trade opportunities, livestock added to trade arrangement
7/15/2020 USDA leader says farmers can expect CFAP round two next month
7/15/2020 $5.8 billion issued in CFAP payments
7/14/2020 USDA announces loan rates for 2020 crop peanuts
7/14/2020 Webinar: CFAP additional eligible commodities & program adjustments
7/14/2020 USDA announces new members of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
7/14/2020 USDA cuts red tape to increase private investment in rural America
7/13/2020 Sec. Perdue Podcast: Food safety during the coronavirus
7/10/2020 USDA invests $27.1 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine
7/10/2020 Additional commodities eligible for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
7/10/2020 USDA announces more than 1.2 million acres accepted in recent signup for CRP grasslands
7/9/2020 FSIS denies petition to amend meat labeling regulations
7/9/2020 NC farmers can now apply online for financial assistance through USDA's CFAP
7/9/2020 Keeping tabs on Trump’s farm rescue effort
7/8/2020 APHIS seeks public comment on transition to RFID official identification tags
7/8/2020 May margin triggers Dairy Margin Coverage Program payment
7/6/2020 Remember to complete your crop acreage report
7/3/2020 Federal program helps N.C. farmers through pandemic
7/3/2020 USDA announces additional contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
7/3/2020 NC farmers can now apply online through USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
7/3/2020 USDA announces flexibilities for producers filing ‘Notice of Loss’ for failed, prevented planted...
7/2/2020 USDA reminds producers to complete crop acreage reports
7/2/2020 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2020
7/1/2020 What happens when pilot program expires: a closer look at USDA’s rule
6/30/2020 USDA should stop environmentally risky ‘depopulation’ methods, advocates say
6/30/2020 Winegrape growers want in on farm aid
6/30/2020 USDA career opportunities available
6/29/2020 APHIS announces project to develop ASF/CSF-Monitored Certification Pilot
6/29/2020 Costa statement on roundtable discussion on USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service
6/26/2020 USDA to release hurricane preparedness and recovery manuals for farmers
6/26/2020 USDA adds digital options for farmers and ranchers to apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
6/26/2020 Joint Statement from USDA and FDA on food export restrictions pertaining to COVID-19
6/26/2020 Watchdog faults data quality in USDA meatpacking rule
6/24/2020 USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program reaches 20 million boxes distributed
6/24/2020 USDA wants your input
6/24/2020 Farm aid tops $4B
6/23/2020 Helping honey bees make it through winter with early cold storage; new website available
6/23/2020 Farm groups pushing for final organic livestock rule
6/22/2020 USDA dairy safety-net program signup to begin October 12 for the 2021 coverage period
6/22/2020 FSA county committee nomination period underway
6/22/2020 USDA misses organic livestock rule deadline
6/19/2020 USDA extends Farmers to Families Food Box Program contracts for some vendors
6/19/2020 Conservation Agricultural Mentoring Program
6/19/2020 DGAC recommends stricter advice on alcohol, added sugars
6/18/2020 USDA: Commodity purchases reach $2.2 billion through aid program
6/18/2020 Apple growers question why USDA payments bypass them
6/18/2020 USDA allows poultry plants to raise line speeds, exacerbating risk of COVID-19 outbreaks and injury
6/18/2020 Perdue’s forestry blueprint faces green backlash
6/17/2020 USDA announces improvements to the Livestock Risk Protection insurance program this summer
6/17/2020 USDA clarifies CFAP livestock payment calculations
6/16/2020 Federal program gets produce from fields to tables during pandemic
6/15/2020 Ag secretary orders environmental rollbacks for Forest Service
6/12/2020 June 30 last day to enroll in 2020 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage programs
6/11/2020 Farm Service Agency County Committee nominations open June 15
6/11/2020 Republican lawmakers ask Agriculture Department to ease regs on meat production
6/10/2020 USDA announces improvements to the Livestock Risk Protection insurance program this summer
6/10/2020 USDA expands farmers.gov feature to help manage conservation activities
6/10/2020 Following the first farm rescue payments
6/10/2020 USDA CFAP webinar series
6/10/2020 Peterson, Costa, Plaskett, and Vela highlight CFAP concerns in letter to Perdue
6/10/2020 USDA's CFAP: Frequently asked questions by dairy farmers
6/8/2020 New team at USDA to help new farmers
6/5/2020 USDA issues first Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments
6/4/2020 USDA enters ‘phase one’ of employees gradually returning to DC area offices
6/4/2020 Critics urge USDA to delay dietary guidelines report
6/4/2020 Egg advocates try to crack ag aid program
6/4/2020 USDA launches 2020 Feds Feed Families nationwide food drive
6/4/2020 USDA implements immediate measures to help rural residents, businesses affected by COVID-19
6/3/2020 USDA Rural Development Business and Industry (B&I) CARES Act Program Webinar June 3
6/2/2020 Decision affirms NRCS must obey its own rules
6/2/2020 USDA plans second round of Farmers to Families box contracts
6/2/2020 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2020
6/1/2020 New USDA plan for African swine fever includes feral swine response
6/1/2020 Pork producers say more aid is needed for farmers faced with depopulating herds
6/1/2020 Young farmers worry about access to USDA aid
5/29/2020 USDA funding rural water and wastewater improvements (NC)
5/29/2020 Webinars on USDA opportunities for urban agriculture grants and cooperative agreements
5/28/2020 Lawmakers zero in on USDA food box contract
5/28/2020 Potato farmers seek changes to USDA’s COVID-19 payments
5/28/2020 FSA expands set-aside loan provision for customers impacted by COVID-19
5/27/2020 NC farmers and ranchers can now apply for financial assistance through USDA's CFAP
5/26/2020 WTAS: USDA delivers relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
5/25/2020 What farmers need to know about the USDA COVID-19 aid program opening next week
5/25/2020 USDA offers $1 billion for rural businesses
5/25/2020 Trump’s signature effort to direct farm surplus to needy families abruptly withdraws large...
5/25/2020 Fudge, Costa, and Plaskett push USDA for answers on food box contracts
5/22/2020 USDA seeks feedback from NC producers about crops and stocks
5/22/2020 Trump launches coronavirus aid to agriculture, with a $750,000 top payment
5/22/2020 FSA expands set-aside loan provision for customers impacted by COVID-19
5/21/2020 USDA’s COVID-19 farmer relief will leave out farmers most impacted by crisis
5/21/2020 Will HEROES Act rescue farmers?
5/21/2020 March margin triggers Dairy Margin Coverage program payment
5/21/2020 USDA offering direct payments to specialty crop producers for COVID-19 losses
5/21/2020 USDA, FDA strengthen U.S. food supply chain protections during COVID-19 pandemic
5/20/2020 NASDA statement on USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
5/20/2020 USDA announces details of direct assistance to farmers through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
5/19/2020 Mullin calls for US Secretary of Agriculture to step down for not helping farmers, ranchers
5/19/2020 More ag groups respond positively to SECURE rule
5/19/2020 USDA SECURE rule paves way for agricultural innovation
5/18/2020 USDA seeks feedback from producers about crops and stocks
5/18/2020 WATCH: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program introductory webinar
5/18/2020 USDA gives few new clues on farm aid
5/18/2020 USDA teleconference on impact of COVID-19 on beginning farmers and ranchers
5/18/2020 Study: MFP payments larger than short-term price impact of trade war
5/18/2020 Democrats press USDA on worker safety at meat processing plants
5/18/2020 USDA officials: Prepare paperwork for CFAP
5/15/2020 Conaway, Dunn: USDA biotech rule delivers on President Trump’s pro-innovation agenda
5/15/2020 Multimillion-dollar food bank contracts go to unknown names
5/13/2020 USDA accepting proposals for State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative
5/13/2020 USDA webinar for producers Interested in direct payments through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
5/13/2020 Produce leaders question USDA Fresh Box contracts
5/12/2020 Perdue says CFAP payment limits will be higher
5/12/2020 USDA to send fatter checks to farmers
5/12/2020 Study says U.S. overpaid farmers: Cotton growers most of all said to profit...
5/12/2020 USDA announces cooperative agreements for community compost and food waste reduction
5/11/2020 Trump says US will start buying dairy, meat and produce from farmers amid supply chain disruptions
5/11/2020 USDA approves $1.2 billion in contracts for Farmers to Families Food Box Program
5/11/2020 FSIS distributes personal protective equipment to field employees
5/11/2020 NIFA announces COVID-19 funding opportunities
5/8/2020 USDA eases organic/transitional acreage reporting rules
5/8/2020 Secretary Perdue issues letters on meat packing expectations
5/7/2020 Perdue outlines processing plant expectations
5/7/2020 Additional funds available for Export Credit Guarantee Program
5/7/2020 USDA announces grants for urban agriculture and innovative production
5/7/2020 Supersizing USDA’s farm relief arsenal
5/7/2020 Updates: USDA coronavirus disease (COVID-19) resources
5/6/2020 Meals to You to serve 5 million meals a week to rural children
5/5/2020 USDA announces additional food purchase plans
5/5/2020 Sec. Sonny Perdue: An update on the food supply chain
5/4/2020 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for May 2020
5/4/2020 Brown, Collins, Stabenow urge USDA to target relief to local farmers in finalized coronavirus...
5/4/2020 FSA reminds producers of ongoing disaster assistance program signup
4/30/2020 USDA to implement President Trump’s Executive Order on meat and poultry processors
4/29/2020 USDA Farm to Families Food Box Program-application due May 1
4/29/2020 USDA announces $15 million for Conservation Innovation Grants
4/28/2020 USDA announces Eddie Woodhouse as State Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in NC
4/28/2020 USDA Farmers to Families Food Box
4/28/2020 USDA APHIS establishing coordination center to assist producers affected by meat processing plant...
4/28/2020 National Poultry Improvement Plan seeks nominations for General Conference Committee Mmmbers
4/27/2020 USDA greenlights online SNAP purchasing for NC
4/27/2020 NIFA invests in rapid response research on COVID-19 impacts on agriculture
4/27/2020 WHIP+: farm aid for losses due to natural disasters
4/27/2020 COVID-19 aid payment limits raise flags for livestock groups
4/27/2020 Costa pushes USDA on inspector safety
4/24/2020 If you receive a USDA survey, please respond!
4/24/2020 USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
4/24/2020 Stabenow says USDA could be flexible on COVID-19 payment limits
4/24/2020 USDA leaves meat inspectors hunting for safety gear
4/24/2020 Request for comment on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Economic Analysis Report
4/23/2020 USDA confirms Ralstonia solanacearum?race 3 biovar 2 in geranium plants in greenhouse
4/23/2020 USDA reports record enrollment in key farm safety-net programs
4/21/2020 A third federal district court is mulling over the New Swine Inspection System
4/21/2020 USDA extends deadline to submit project proposals for on-farm demonstrations and alternative...
4/20/2020 Farm Bureau encourages farmers to participate in USDA labor survey
4/20/2020 USDA under pressure as food safety concerns grow
4/20/2020 USDA unveils $19 billion aid plan for farmers, food industry
4/20/2020 North Carolina receives $8.5 million USDA award for conservation easements in Cape Fear River Basin
4/20/2020 USDA invests more than $ 8,506,494 in partner-driven projects that protect natural resources in NC
4/20/2020 DC and North Carolina added to innovative SNAP online pilot program
4/20/2020 USDA announces coronavirus food assistance program
4/20/2020 Perdue says USDA will not reopen the Dairy Margin Coverage program
4/17/2020 USDA wants direct coronavirus payments to farmers: Perdue
4/17/2020 Trump administration aims to buy milk, meat to help farmers hit by coronavirus: Perdue
4/17/2020 *Updated April 15, 2020 USDA implements immediate measures to help rural residents, businesses...
4/17/2020 Preparing for the 2022 Census of Agriculture, NASS sends National Agricultural...
4/16/2020 COOL designation nixed for 60 days
4/16/2020 USDA to expand investigation Into cattle and beef markets
4/15/2020 Farm Bureau, food banks seek new voucher program:
4/15/2020 Peterson: USDA should up commodity purchases to help farmers, foodbanks
4/15/2020 USDA extends loan repayment period
4/14/2020 USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address the COVID-19 pandemic
4/14/2020 Testing to improve planted acres data collection
4/14/2020 USDA addresses milk dumping, authorizes other flexibilities to help producers...
4/13/2020 Lawmakers prod USDA to aid local food growers hit by pandemic
4/10/2020 USDA announces loan maturity for marketing assistance loans now extended to 12 months
4/10/2020 USDA aid being prepped for livestock, dairy, specialty crops
4/10/2020 Federal court in California will hear oral arguments in USDA motion to dismiss swine lawsuit
4/10/2020 NSAC joins with more than 750 organizations calling on USDA to provide direct aid to farmers...
4/9/2020 USDA service centers taking precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus
4/9/2020 USDA implements immediate measures to help rural residents, businesses and communities...
4/9/2020 Flooding the zone with farm aid requests
4/8/2020 USDA gets all but the line speed issue thrown out of court
4/8/2020 Perdue promises 'equitable' farm aid
4/7/2020 National Organic Standards Board seeks nominees
4/7/2020 Farm Bureau tells USDA U.S. farmers need help immediately
4/7/2020 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for April 2020
4/6/2020 USDA seeks public comment on more revised conservation practice standards
4/6/2020 AMS extends audit certification expirations
4/6/2020 Lawsuit against faster hog slaughter lines moves forward
4/3/2020 USDA lifts sugar import limits
4/2/2020 USDA announces reassignments of FY 2020 domestic marketing allocations and increases to...
4/1/2020 URGENT! RESPONSE REQUIRED ASAP!
4/1/2020 USDA continues conservation planning and programs for America’s farmers and ranchers
4/1/2020 ReConnect application deadline extended
3/31/2020 'Unprecedented': sizing up the federal farm rescue
3/31/2020 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
3/30/2020 Notice of Availability; Request for comment on conservation practice standards
3/30/2020 FSIS reassessing product of USA labels
3/30/2020 Credit-strapped U.S. farmers to get coronavirus help with more flexible federal loans
3/30/2020 USDA loosens certain crop insurance criteria
3/30/2020 USDA Rural Development launches COVID-19 resource webpage
3/30/2020 USDA announces more than 3.4 million acres selected for general signup Conservation Reserve Program
3/27/2020 FSA makes changes to farm loan, disaster, conservation and safety net programs to make it easier...
3/27/2020 USDA announces 2020 loan rates for wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, rice and pulse crops
3/26/2020 USDA implements immediate measures to help rural residents,businesses and communities...
3/26/2020 USDA and USTR announce continued progress on implementation of U.S.-China Phase One agreement
3/26/2020 Food policies to fight diet-related disease
3/25/2020 USDA Service Centers taking precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus
3/25/2020 Brashears approved for ag undersecretary
3/25/2020 Notice of availability; request for comment on conservation practice standards
3/25/2020 Lawmakers ask for USDA help for specialty crop industry
3/25/2020 Nutrition debate ramps up ahead of dietary guidelines report
3/24/2020 Secretary Perdue salutes the heroes in the US food supply chain
3/24/2020 Meat industry wants more comment time for ‘most significant policy change’ in decades
3/24/2020 USDA NASS remains operational and reports on schedule amid COVID-19
3/24/2020 Perdue keeping close tabs on commodity prices
3/20/2020 USDA service centers encourage visitors to make appointments in advance
3/18/2020 Poultry and swine line speeds are both now federal cases
3/18/2020 USDA seeks proposals for On-Farm Trials
3/18/2020 Judge tells USDA to move quickly on organic livestock rule
3/18/2020 NFU responds to proposed Packers and Stockyards Act changes
3/18/2020 USDA working with private sector in response to COVID-19
3/17/2020 USDA stands up new team to better serve beginning farmers and ranchers
3/17/2020 Ag department looking into beef “price-fixing” complaints
3/17/2020 USDA extends ReConnect application deadline to March 31
3/17/2020 USDA: Statement to industry
3/16/2020 FSIS monitoring evolving COVID-19 situation
3/13/2020 March 16 Is the last day to schedule an appointment with your FSA office for ARC and PLC Enrollment
3/12/2020 U.S. farmers urge lawmakers to continue trade aid until China deal is secure
3/12/2020 Hydroponic growers defend their use of Organic label from outside the courtroom
3/10/2020 USDA announces ASF action plan at pork forum
3/9/2020 Easements - ALE application deadline
3/9/2020 CSP renewals deadline March 20
3/9/2020 USDA ARS to research environmental enrichment and pig welfare
3/6/2020 Easement - WRE application deadline
3/6/2020 USDA to open signup March 16 for Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands
3/6/2020 Study finds no disparity in MFP payments
3/5/2020 USDA seeks nominees for the Peanut Standards Board
3/5/2020 USDA sued over hydroponic organic certification
3/4/2020 Improper food, ag payments on the rise
3/3/2020 Perdue's team of deputies
3/3/2020 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2020
3/2/2020 USDA opens signup March 23 for added causes of loss under WHIP+ and assistance for sugar beets
3/2/2020 USDA offers new hurricane insurance endorsement for crop year 2020
2/28/2020 Help wanted at USDA after brain drain
2/28/2020 USDA to ease rules on hemp labs and destroying ‘hot’ crops
2/27/2020 Senators urge USDA to open up rural broadband funding
2/27/2020 HSUS, other groups sue Trump administration for speeding up chicken slaughter
2/27/2020 USDA announces updates for honeybee producers
2/26/2020 USDA to collect data for the 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialities
2/26/2020 USDA reminds producers of Feb 28 deadline for Conservation Reserve Program general signup
2/26/2020 Secretary Perdue announces new FSIS leadership
2/25/2020 USDA Ag Outlook Forum calls for a return to “normal” trade in 2020
2/24/2020 Secretary Perdue announces new innovation initiative for USDA
2/21/2020 USDA hopes to cut farms' environmental footprint in half by 2050
2/21/2020 Producers: Feb. 28 deadline for CRP general signup
2/18/2020 USDA names participants in 2020 Future Leaders in Agriculture Program
2/18/2020 GAO to review Trump administration's $28 billion farm bailout
2/14/2020 Ranking Member Stabenow questions climate censorship at U.S. Forest Service
2/14/2020 USDA seeks public input on new international ag education program
2/13/2020 USDA to survey farmers' planting intentions for 2020
2/13/2020 What USDA's watchdogs are watching
2/13/2020 USDA invites input on Regional Conservation Partnership Program Rule
2/12/2020 Crop protection programs sign-up deadline approaching
2/11/2020 Women who farm are finally getting counted
2/10/2020 Ranking Member Stabenow: New analysis shows continued bias in Trump trade assistance
2/10/2020 USDA broadens hemp insurance plans
2/10/2020 USDA to invest $56 million in 2020 to help farmers improve water quality
2/7/2020 USDA asks USTR to reallocate unused raw sugar TRQ volume
2/7/2020 USDA corrals farm, food groups on sustainability
2/4/2020 NRCS announces EQIP March 6, 2020, as the deadline for FY20 funding opportunity
2/4/2020 USDA's data problem
2/4/2020 USDA issues third tranche of 2019 MFP payments
2/4/2020 USDA names new deputy administrator
1/31/2020 $700,000 USDA grant will lead a $1.5 million project to expand regenerative agricultural systems
1/31/2020 How farmers feel about USDA's hemp rules
1/30/2020 Flexibility for the states is key to hemp’s future says state ag officials
1/30/2020 Hemp insurance pilot program from FSA
1/30/2020 Peterson attacks new USDA conservation tool
1/29/2020 USDA reminds producers of Feb. 28 deadline for Conservation Reserve Program general signup
1/29/2020 Perdue talks trade with EU farm leaders
1/28/2020 Pork slaughter rule on the docket today
1/22/2020 Perdue calls third round of MFP 'imminent'
1/22/2020 Perdue sees 'record year' for ag exports
1/22/2020 U.S. Agriculture Secretary says no need for more farm aid after China trade deal
1/20/2020 State agriculture departments receive new resources for proactive animal health efforts
1/20/2020 Crop insurance premiums due by January 31
1/20/2020 FSIS posts FY 2020 annual plan
1/20/2020 Perdue: 3rd MFP payment coming soon, no new MFP for 2020
1/16/2020 FSA encourages producers to enroll soon in Agriculture Risk Loss and Price Loss Coverage programs
1/16/2020 States: USDA's hemp rules are unworkable
1/15/2020 USDA reminds historically underserved producers of advance payment option
1/15/2020 Swine slaughter plan draws another lawsuit
1/14/2020 USDA to propose 'game-changing' organic rule soon
1/14/2020 Ag leaders to push for third MFP payment
1/13/2020 What’s behind the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System?
1/13/2020 New fair competition rules for livestock and poultry industry advanced
1/13/2020 USDA, FDA, EPA launch website for biotechnology regulation
1/10/2020 Union challenge to new swine inspections for market hogs might be dismissed
1/8/2020 The biggest trade aid beneficiary
1/7/2020 Clearing the path for hemp growers
1/7/2020 USDA invites input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program rule
1/6/2020 USDA is collecting data for two special studies
1/3/2020 USDA, USTR seek applications for ag trade advisory committees
12/31/2019 USDA announces pilot insurance coverage for hemp growers
12/30/2019 FSIS updates guidelines for animal-raising claims on product labeling, seeks comments
12/27/2019 NC producers appointed to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
12/26/2019 Insurance coverage available for NC hemp growers
12/26/2019 NC activist group, six others sue USDA over pork processing revisions
12/20/2019 Meat Institute claims NBC pork inspection story is short on facts
12/20/2019 USDA highlights investments and accomplishments in 2019 to build rural prosperity
12/19/2019 USDA extends U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program interim final rule comment period to January 29
12/19/2019 Did you know USDA can help you pay for college?
12/18/2019 Food inspectors warn of 'mystery' pork under new meat inspection rules
12/18/2019 USDA invites input on Environmental Quality Incentives Program rule
12/18/2019 USDA accepting proposals for Conservation Collaboration Grants
12/13/2019 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
12/13/2019 USDA invests $7.9 million in rural broadband for North Carolina families
12/12/2019 USDA extends deadlines for Dairy Margin Coverage, Market Facilitation programs
12/11/2019 USDA to conduct the 2019 Census of Horticultural Specialties
12/10/2019 Grants awarded to strengthen local, regional markets
12/9/2019 USDA proposes updates to National Poultry Improvement Plan
12/9/2019 USDA to expand agriculture export opportunities on seven trade missions in 2020
12/6/2019 Trump’s $28 billion trade war bailout is overpaying farmers
12/6/2019 USDA to open signup for Conservation Reserve Program on December 9
12/5/2019 Producers in North Carolina reminded to signup for Market Facilitation Program
12/5/2019 Fudge: SNAP final rule an unacceptable escalation of the Administration’s war on working families
12/5/2019 Congressional Organic Caucus ask USDA to finalize "origin of livestock" rule
12/4/2019 Trump vowed to help small farmers, but here’s where the aid is really going
12/3/2019 USDA improves crop insurance for coarse grains
11/29/2019 Sign-ups open for USDA farm programs
11/27/2019 Opinion: Socialism is already here — down on the farm
11/27/2019 USDA clarifies terms for livestock export sales reporting
11/22/2019 USDA announces funding to control feral swine in North Carolina
11/21/2019 USDA 2019 Organic Survey to get underway
11/21/2019 NC receives USDA funding to expand rural education and health care access
11/20/2019 Animal vaccine makers seek USDA funding boost
11/19/2019 USDA extends flexibility on crop insurance premiums
11/19/2019 Turkey with a side of trade aid
11/19/2019 USDA issues second tranche of Market Facilitation Program
11/19/2019 USDA announces its intent to ensure adequate sugar supply
11/18/2019 USDA issues second tranche of Market Facilitation Program
11/15/2019 Forest Service mulls weakening national land protections
11/14/2019 Recap of Perdue’s trade mission to Mexico
11/13/2019 USDA invites input on Conservation Stewardship Program rule
11/11/2019 Next round of trade aid expected in weeks
11/7/2019 Perdue leads USDA trade mission to Mexico
11/7/2019 Release of 2018 Farm Bill What-If Tool
11/6/2019 Ready, set, vote in your FSA county committee election!
11/4/2019 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2019
10/31/2019 USDA releases hemp production rule
10/30/2019 USDA hits the pause button on RFID traceability for cattle
10/30/2019 NASDA enthusiastic about USDA hemp rule
10/30/2019 USDA about to issue rule allowing farmers to grow hemp deemed legal by feds
10/29/2019 Voting begins for 2019 Farm Service Agency county committee elections
10/29/2019 USDA seeks public comments on conservation practice standard updates
10/29/2019 USDA, Energy Department sign MOU
10/28/2019 Delay in harvest? File a notice of loss - USDA
10/25/2019 Making cheese or jam? A USDA program to pay farmers more for their crops faces cuts—again
10/25/2019 USDA announces appointments to Christmas Tree Promotion Board
10/25/2019 USDA’s NIFA invests $1.92 million in grants to launch the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
10/24/2019 USDA launches economic development hubs
10/24/2019 USDA extends deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program Grassland Conservation Initiative
10/23/2019 USDA invests in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in NC
10/23/2019 Chairman Costa statement following roundtable with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection...
10/23/2019 The White House didn’t like my agency’s research. So it sent us to Missouri.
10/23/2019 USDA's internal watchdog launches climate probe
10/21/2019 Censky says next round of trade aid TBD
10/16/2019 USDA opens 2020 enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs
10/16/2019 How USDA is failing farmers on climate change
10/15/2019 218 NC schools receive grant to give students more fruits and veggies. See if your school's...
10/10/2019 Cattle group challenges USDA on tagging
10/9/2019 Learn more about RCPP project funding at Raleigh meeting, Oct. 29
10/9/2019 NC, 13 other states to get USDA broadband funding
10/9/2019 USDA pork slaughter rule draws lawsuit
10/8/2019 New rule will help link farms, food banks
10/8/2019 USDA revises grade standards for fuji apples
10/8/2019 USDA opens 2020 enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage program
10/7/2019 Perdue in hot seat for dairy fatalism
10/7/2019 NASS announces release of 2017 Census of Agriculture race, ethnicity, and gender profiles
10/4/2019 4-year old proposed Origin of Livestock rule is back by popular demand
10/4/2019 New dairy program paid out $302M so far this year
10/4/2019 Despite delay worries, USDA says WASDE will be released on time
10/4/2019 USDA names director for animal disease lab under construction
10/2/2019 NRCS offers emergency funding to restore flood-prone agricultural lands
10/2/2019 USDA invests in rural community facilities improvements -NC receives more than $45 million
10/2/2019 ASPCA: USDA publishes final rule allowing for dangerous high-speed pig slaughter
10/1/2019 ERS, NIFA relocation delay reports, grants, Stabenow says
9/30/2019 USDA announces FY 2020 sugar loan rates, allotment and marketing allocations, and feedstock...
9/30/2019 USDA seeking comments on Conservation Reserve Program Environmental Assessment
9/27/2019 Producers to receive automatic prevented planting ‘top-up’ payments
9/27/2019 Chairman Peterson statement on delivery of prevented planting assistance
9/27/2019 Subcommittee Chairs Fudge and Plaskett comment on delayed reports due to ERS staffing issues
9/26/2019 ERS faces publishing paralysis amid staff exodus
9/25/2019 Rats, roaches, mold: Under USDA's watch, some rural public housing is falling apart
9/23/2019 Democrats highlight USDA's buried climate studies
9/23/2019 USDA awards funding to strengthen NC's specialty crop industry
9/23/2019 NASS releases 2017 Census of Agriculture zip code tabulations
9/20/2019 Pork slaughter rules give companies more food safety tasks
9/20/2019 Conaway, Thompson and Rouzer: Congress must work closely with USDA to aid producers through...
9/20/2019 USDA must end NRCS abuses
9/20/2019 More time provided for dairy producers to enroll in DMC program
9/20/2019 USDA resumes collection of honey bee data
9/18/2019 USDA denies petition on non-ambulatory pigs
9/18/2019 USDA modernizes swine slaughter inspection for the first time in over 50 years
9/16/2019 Farmers are shouting; USDA should listen
9/12/2019 Commitment to reduce food waste made by state agriculture officials at NASDA Annual Meeting
9/12/2019 USDA to provide $150 million to help rural communities affected by natural disasters
9/11/2019 USDA reminds producers: 2019 enrollment deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program is Sept. 20
9/11/2019 As billions flow to farmers, Trump administration faces internal concerns over unprecedented bailout
9/10/2019 USDA opens 2019 enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs
9/10/2019 USDA to invest up to $300 million in partner-driven conservation
9/10/2019 USDA resources available for farmers hurt by 2018, 2019 disasters
9/10/2019 State agricultural officials commend USDA on disaster aid program announced at NASDA Annual Meeting
9/9/2019 USDA has paid farmers $2.46 billion In MFP payments to date
9/6/2019 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to address nation’s leading agricultural officials
9/6/2019 Keeping tabs on trade aid 2.0
9/4/2019 U.S. exporters join McKinney on trade mission to Canada
9/3/2019 USDA plans foreign animal disease exercise in September
9/2/2019 Pork producers get USDA grant to help combat ASF in Asia
9/2/2019 RMA announces changes to Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Policy for 2020
8/30/2019 Hemp production and processing rules expected in September
8/30/2019 USDA to investigate beef markets for possible irregularities
8/29/2019 Hemp crop insurance coverage available for 2020
8/29/2019 Canada, Mexico and U.S. plan strategy for African swine fever prevention and preparedness
8/29/2019 APHIS announces 2019 open period for animal health funding
8/26/2019 USDA mailing trade aid checks
8/26/2019 Senators request USDA IT review
8/26/2019 Organic farming, 2017 US Census of Agriculture
8/23/2019 Farmer's threat prompts U.S. Agriculture Department to pull staff from crop tour
8/23/2019 Improving disease control in poultry
8/22/2019 Waiting on heirs' property changes
8/22/2019 USDA empowers states to improve SNAP administration with modern technologies
8/21/2019 Nearly 17,000 dairy operations enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage program
8/21/2019 Farm Service Agency expands payment options
8/20/2019 NC rural businesses receive USDA funding for energy efficiency improvements to lower energy costs
8/20/2019 USDA using flexibility to assist farmers, ranchers in flooded areas
8/20/2019 USDA finalized appointments as dietary guidelines work progresses
8/16/2019 RMA will defer interest accrual for spring 2019 crop insurance premiums
8/15/2019 FSIS will no longer sample religious exempt, low volume poultry products
8/13/2019 APHIS plans to use farm bill funding to support animal disease prevention and management
8/12/2019 Farm bill 2018: programs of interest to (NC) forest landowners
8/12/2019 Some FSA offices unable to process MFP applications
8/12/2019 Pork plants prepare to exceed number of slaughters per hour under new proposal
8/7/2019 Chairs Fudge, Plaskett joint statement on OIG report on ERS/NIFA relocation
8/6/2019 IG report leaves lawmakers with more questions on ERS, NIFA
8/5/2019 USDA scientist departs in protest
8/5/2019 Real deadline for new hog slaughter inspection rule might be Sept. 30
8/1/2019 How much did Trump administration give NC farmers impacted by tariffs?
8/1/2019 USDA bailout for impact of Trump’s tariffs goes to biggest, richest farmers
8/1/2019 Ag groups tell Senate it is time to confirm Mindy Brashears as Under Secretary for Food Safety
7/31/2019 USDA hints that CRISPR gene-edited crops should be allowed in organic farming
7/30/2019 Secretary Sonny Perdue: Thanking the American farmer
7/30/2019 Application period for MFP payments opens
7/30/2019 USDA says hemp production rules will be ready in August
7/30/2019 Economist: New Trump farm aid may be distributed more fairly
7/29/2019 ‘Do Right and Feed Everyone?’: Fudge blasts proposed SNAP rule in letter to USDA
7/26/2019 Economists say Trump administration is overpaying farmers for trade losses
7/26/2019 USDA to host public meetings on heirs' property
7/26/2019 Trump Administration appoints Robert Hosford as state director for USDA Rural Development in NC
7/26/2019 Subcommittee Chairs Costa, Fudge, Vela and Plaskett statement on second round of trade war payments
7/26/2019 Details of 2019 Market Facilitation Program released
7/26/2019 New slaughter rules on the way for pork, beef: FSIS official
7/25/2019 Dairy Margin Coverage weekly report available
7/24/2019 Minimum payment to U.S. farmers under trade aid will be $15/acre -Perdue
7/23/2019 MFP details to be released this week, likely Thursday
7/23/2019 USDA proposes to close SNAP automatic eligibility loophole
7/23/2019 Chair Plaskett expresses concerns with USDA’s lack of commitment to scientific integrity policy
7/22/2019 USDA awards agricultural trade promotion funding
7/22/2019 Taking matters into their own hands: farmers urge USDA to ensure rights in upcoming rulemaking
7/21/2019 USDA sticks to its guns on research controversies
7/19/2019 NC offered USDA $10.5 million to relocate to Triangle
7/18/2019 Pressure builds on USDA's GIPSA rules reboot
7/18/2019 USDA preparing origin of livestock rule
7/18/2019 Exclusive: USDA buried sweeping climate plan
7/18/2019 New Farmers.gov feature helps producers find farm loans that fit their operation
7/18/2019 USDA announces $16 million to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers
7/17/2019 USDA Frozen Peach Products purchase program
7/17/2019 Scientists desert USDA as agency relocates to Kansas City area
7/17/2019 White House completes MFP review
7/17/2019 USDA announces record-breaking funding for 2019 farm to school grants
7/16/2019 Scientists flee USDA as research agencies move to Kansas City area
7/16/2019 How trade aid 2.0 could take shape
7/16/2019 USDA urged to address discrimination issues
7/15/2019 $2 million available to ramp up farm stress response
7/12/2019 New crop estimates on the way
7/12/2019 USDA now making payments for new Dairy Margin Coverage program
7/12/2019 Deadline to file acreage reports Is July 15 in most states
7/12/2019 Dems back D.C. landlord in USDA relocation fight
7/11/2019 USDA to host foreign animal disease preparedness exercise
7/11/2019 USDA a step closer to unveiling GIPSA revisions
7/10/2019 ERS, NIFAoffice search delayed as landlord protests
7/10/2019 FSIS may not be blowing doors off, but they are open to large meetings with outsiders
7/9/2019 USDA leaders say they support, promote climate science:
7/3/2019 Big farms find easy ways around Trump trade aid limits
7/3/2019 USDA to tackle corporate concentration in livestock sector
7/3/2019 Federal farm payments on the rise
7/3/2019 USDA: Prevented planting claims could top $1B
7/2/2019 Direct payments set to soar in 2019
7/2/2019 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2019
7/2/2019 NASS releases Census of Agriculture Congressional District Profiles and Rankings
7/1/2019 On a tiny, isolated island, USDA scientists race to prep for the pork-pocalypse
7/1/2019 USDA adds flexibility for cover crop management in crop year 2020
7/1/2019 Chairwoman Plaskett, Democratic subcommittee members send letter to Sonny Perdue expressing...
6/28/2019 Democrats demand USDA watchdog probe
6/28/2019 Chairwomen Fudge and Plaskett send letter to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue on ERS/ NIFA relocation
6/27/2019 USDA farm bill implementation progress update
6/27/2019 Stabenow seeks answers on USDA climate science
6/26/2019 OIG probes USDA on modernized swine inspection
6/26/2019 John Phipps: Why USDA's silence on farm bill programs is unsettling
6/25/2019 USDA announces investments in community facilities that will benefit 631,000 rural Americans
6/25/2019 Agro-defense duties moved to USDA
6/25/2019 Farm safety net examined
6/25/2019 Trump USDA suppressing climate studies
6/24/2019 Workshops, tours designed for veteran farmers this summer
6/24/2019 USDA offers producers options to re-enroll or extend CRP contracts
6/24/2019 Details available on how to sign up for Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program grants
6/21/2019 Ag economists fact-check USDA on ERS/NIFA relocation
6/21/2019 USDA opens signup for Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program grants
6/21/2019 RMA announces change to haying and grazing date for prevented planting acres planted to a cover crop
6/20/2019 2017 Census of Agriculture State and County Profiles now available
6/19/2019 New partnership will promote U.S. agriculture
6/18/2019 Comments accepted for the second meeting of the 2020 dietary guidelines advisory committee
6/17/2019 Federal employees turn their backs on Agriculture secretary after relocation plans announced
6/14/2019 Secretary Perdue announces Kansas City region as location for ERS and NIFA
6/14/2019 Secretary Perdue announces new Dairy Margin Coverage signup begins June 17
6/14/2019 FOIA data show thousands exceed payment limit for Trump’s farm bailout
6/14/2019 NSAC: USDA disregards Congress, plans to relocate research agencies to Kansas City
6/14/2019 Chairs Fudge, Plaskett voice opposition to announced ERS, NIFA moves
6/13/2019 Next steps for Trade Aid 2.0 rollout
6/12/2019 Exec order to streamline biotech rules
6/12/2019 Secretary Perdue statement on disaster and trade-related assistance
6/11/2019 USDA says may allow farmers to collect some trade aid on unplantable acres
6/11/2019 Designing disaster aid for timber
6/11/2019 USDA investigating detection of genetically engineered (GE) wheat in Washington state
6/7/2019 USDA can't extend planting dates: ag retailers could be left holding the seed bag
6/7/2019 Unplanted acres deemed ineligible for trade aid
6/6/2019 Opening remarks at hearing on examining the impacts of relocating USDA research agencies...
6/5/2019 Decision on USDA office relocations coming within ‘days and weeks,’ ag secretary says
6/4/2019 McKinney to lead large trade mission to Columbia
6/4/2019 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2019
6/4/2019 Farm Service Agency County Committee nominations open June 14
6/3/2019 USDA predicts plummeting farm exports to China
6/3/2019 USDA selects its National Pork Board appointments
5/31/2019 USDA announces availability of $12.5 million in Conservation Innovation Grants
5/31/2019 The impacts of SNAP redemptions on county-level employment
5/31/2019 USDA addresses some issues with hemp production
5/31/2019 USDA farms out economists whose work challenges Trump policies
5/28/2019 USDA releases baseline data on antimicrobial use by beef and swine operations
5/28/2019 USDA reminds producers of approaching marketing assistance loan deadlines
5/24/2019 Farm groups pleased with trade aid
5/24/2019 Criticism rolls in on Trump trade aid package
5/24/2019 Trump gives farmers $16 billion in aid amid prolonged China trade war
5/24/2019 USDA announces $16B for farmers impacted by unjustified retaliation and trade disruption
5/23/2019 NC delegation supporting USDA relocating key agriculture operations to Research Triangle
5/23/2019 Crop insurance benefits available to military veteran farmers, ranchers
5/23/2019 U.S., Canada set trade parameters in event of ASF
5/23/2019 Trade mitigation round two coming as soon as Thursday
5/23/2019 Trade aid details leaked: USDA says aid program won't skew planting decisions
5/23/2019 Ibach talks next steps in swine fever fight
5/21/2019 NASS seeks feedback about 2019 crops, grain stocks
5/20/2019 USDA announces new vision for animal genomics
5/20/2019 Tyson lost $2.5 million because, they say, FSIS failed to properly inspect hogs
5/17/2019 Chairman Peterson threatens to sue USDA over CRP
5/17/2019 USDA steps up ASF fight with surveillance plan, sample testing
5/17/2019 USDA outlines up to $20 billion in extra trade aid
5/17/2019 FNS acts to remove fraudulent retailers from SNAP
5/16/2019 USDA opens signup for new on-farm trials effort
5/16/2019 USDA nominations advance, but floor votes TBD
5/16/2019 2020 Dietary Guidelines will not address sustainability: report
5/16/2019 USDA reopens continuous CRP signup
5/14/2019 Western Hemisphere agriculture leaders meet
5/14/2019 Senate Ag to consider three USDA nominations
5/13/2019 USDA economists vote to unionize in face of office move
5/10/2019 Secretary Perdue to travel to Japan and South Korea
5/10/2019 Next moves in ERS, NIFA relocation fight
5/9/2019 The Triangle is a finalist for USDA office relocation, which could bring 700 jobs
5/9/2019 Liberal group wants antitrust agency at USDA
5/8/2019 USDA announces March income over feed cost margin triggers third 2019 dairy safety net payment
5/8/2019 USDA accepting applications to help cover producers’ costs for organic certification
5/7/2019 NRCS announces changes to strengthen technical input in conservation programs
5/7/2019 USDA economists fear crackdown on research
5/6/2019 RTP on short list for ERS and NIFA relocations
5/6/2019 USDA announces repayment options for producers with coverage in previous MPP-Dairy
5/3/2019 USDA floodplain easement opportunities in North Carolina extended 30 Days-May 20 deadline
5/3/2019 USDA researchers seek help from union on restrictions, relocation
5/3/2019 New leadership at ERS as relocation looms
5/2/2019 USDA's shortlist
5/2/2019 No fresh aid package for U.S. farmers planned for now: agriculture secretary
5/2/2019 USDA announces new decision tool for new Dairy Margin Coverage program
5/1/2019 Effort leads to overhaul of USDA livestock insurance
5/1/2019 USDA releases report on rural broadband and benefits of next generation precision agriculture
5/1/2019 Ibach in Ottawa for swine fever summit
5/1/2019 USDA announces new decision tool for new Dairy Margin Coverage program
4/30/2019 USDA extends deadline to May 17 to certify 2018 crop production for MFP payments
4/30/2019 Farmers markets waiting for farm bill boost
4/30/2019 USDA reaffirms science-based decision making at G20 agricultural chief scientists meeting
4/29/2019 FSIS announces electronic export application fee starting June 1, 2019
4/25/2019 USDA opens application portal for new ReConnect rural broadband infrastructure program
4/25/2019 USDA could help pave the way for farmtech adoption: Where are you Sonny Perdue?
4/24/2019 $1.5M in grants help support dairy industry
4/24/2019 USDA announces enhancements to livestock and dairy insurance programs
4/23/2019 FSIS publishes salmonella results by poultry plant
4/23/2019 FAS Administrator Isley to lead Taiwan trade mission
4/23/2019 USDA to grant license for an experimental African swine fever vaccine
4/23/2019 Ag agencies look to unionize as site decision nears
4/22/2019 USDA announces February income over feed cost margin triggers second 2019 dairy safety net payment
4/19/2019 Activist group sues USDA over fecal matter on chicken
4/18/2019 This just in: Govt agency actually listens to constituent's suggestion
4/17/2019 2019 cotton loan rate differentials announced
4/16/2019 USDA seeks comment on revisions to poultry disease control program
4/15/2019 USDA update on farm bill implementation progress
4/15/2019 USDA publishes SNAP final rule; implements key eligibility reforms, safeguards
4/15/2019 Higher limits now available on USDA farm loans
4/12/2019 USDA floodplain easement opportunities in North Carolina extended 30 days
4/12/2019 2017 Census of Agriculture data now available
4/11/2019 NASS invites comments on proposed changes to the 2019 organic survey
4/11/2019 In Maps: Key trends ahead of the 2017 Census of Agriculture
4/11/2019 USDA announces 2019 loan rates for wheat, seed grains, oilseeds, rice and pulse crops
4/10/2019 Buy-up coverage available and new service fees announced for noninsured crop coverage policies
4/9/2019 USDA FSIS refutes story on hog inspection rule
4/8/2019 USDA to release Census of Agriculture April 11
4/8/2019 USDA announces sign-up period for updated Conservation Stewardship Program
4/5/2019 Pork industry soon will have more power over meat inspections
4/5/2019 USDA Census of Agriculture one week away
4/5/2019 USDA hit with lawsuits over school lunch rules
4/4/2019 USDA launches new Farmers.gov features to help with H-2A applications, managing loans
4/2/2019 Peterson, Thompson push USDA on dairy program
4/1/2019 Chicken processor’s waiver revoked in win for line-speed critics
3/29/2019 Peterson, Thompson push USDA on rarm bill dairy program implementation
3/29/2019 USDA speeding to pick ERS, NIFA site by May
3/29/2019 USDA refutes challenge to CAFO policy
3/28/2019 USDA announces investments in water and wastewater infrastructure in NC, 22 other states
3/28/2019 Republicans back Perdue on ERS, NIFA moves
3/25/2019 Dairy producers enrolled in the Livestock Gross Margin Program now eligible for 2018 Margin....
3/22/2019 USDA flood plain easement opportunities in North Carolina extended 30 days
3/20/2019 USDA adds more programs to keep ASF away from U.S. shores
3/20/2019 Registration for first 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee meeting opens
3/19/2019 Farm bill listening session is March 22
3/19/2019 USDA announces investments in rural community facilities
3/19/2019 Food safety back in the spotlight
3/19/2019 U.S. food buys offer little relief from trade war
3/19/2019 Measuring Trump's trade relief effort
3/18/2019 APHIS launches webpage for pests and diseases
3/15/2019 Deadline March 15- Supplemental Coverage Option regarding elections for ARC and PLO
3/15/2019 Ag industry seeking USDA oversight of GE animals
3/14/2019 USDA assisting landowners protect agricultural lands
3/14/2019 USDA FAS to host farm bill listening session
3/13/2019 NC locations on middle list for ERS and NIFA relocation
3/13/2019 USDA Rural Development: 2018 farm bill listening session, Thursday, March 14
3/13/2019 Referendum planned for peanut program
3/13/2019 First meeting of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Committee, request for comments
3/12/2019 USDA Flood Plain Easement opportunities available in North Carolina
3/12/2019 USDA seeks public comments on Conservation Practice Standards
3/12/2019 Peterson slams White House request for 15 percent cut to USDA
3/11/2019 APHIS proposes clarifications to accredited veterinarian regulations
3/11/2019 Coming Soon: Request for Applications (RFA) to the USDA’s Farmers Market Promotion
3/8/2019 USDA and FDA announce agreement to regulate food products from cells of livestock and poultry
3/7/2019 USDA announces January income over feed cost margin triggers first 2019 dairy safety net payment
3/7/2019 USDA steps up efforts to prevent ASF entry
3/6/2019 Public comments allowed on deregulation of potato fields
3/6/2019 USDA to host public forum in March for hemp newly legalized by farm bill
3/6/2019 FSA guaranteed loan collateral questions and answers
3/5/2019 Exclusive: U.S. to issue meat company guidelines as recalls mount - official
3/4/2019 USDA announces appointments to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council
3/4/2019 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2019
2/28/2019 Deadlines approaching for federal crop insurance
2/28/2019 Trump will try again to cut USDA, says Perdue
2/27/2019 NASDA elevates hemp policy, prioritizes USDA engagement with NASDA members on Farm Bill hemp...
2/27/2019 Perdue: Big cuts to USDA in White House budget
2/26/2019 USDA not ready for farm bill timelines
2/26/2019 U.S. farmers receive $7.7 billion in trade aid to date: USDA
2/25/2019 USDA taking precautions against African swine fever
2/22/2019 USDA terminates potato marketing order
2/21/2019 USDA could get disaster aid out to farmers and ranchers "within six weeks" ...
2/21/2019 Register by February 22! USDA to host 2018 farm bill implementation listening session
2/21/2019 New NRCS chief talks farm bill timeline
2/19/2019 USDA releases ten-year farm income and trade projections
2/15/2019 Congress puts up roadblock to ERS, NIFA relocation
2/13/2019 USDA launches poultry biosecurity outreach program
2/13/2019 USDA to host 2018 farm bill implementation listening sessions
2/13/2019 USDA reminds producers of Feb. 14 deadline for Market Facilitation Program
2/12/2019 MFP enrollment deadline looming
2/12/2019 USDA to release Agricultural Projections to 2028
2/11/2019 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to speak at University of Mount Olive Feb. 11
2/11/2019 Hazlett hops to White House
2/8/2019 Secretary Perdue in North Carolina MONDAY
2/8/2019 FSIS eliminates hog inspection rule
2/7/2019 How USDA's data dump Friday could impact the markets
2/6/2019 USDA, USTR seek new members for trade advisory committees
2/6/2019 Ag secretary asked to widen net on dietary guidelines committee
2/6/2019 Trump tariff payments top $6.4 billion as deadline nears
2/5/2019 USDA, FDA to advance plan to regulate lab-grown meat together
2/4/2019 USDA awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Program funding
2/4/2019 Pork industry, USDA urge packers to participate in trichinae data collection
2/4/2019 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for February 2019
2/1/2019 USDA proposes rule to restrict access to SNAP
1/31/2019 USDA reschedules reports affected by lapse in federal funding
1/29/2019 USDA to drop most delayed reports Feb. 8
1/29/2019 Perdue selects three senior leaders at USDA
1/29/2019 Government’s long shadow: Alt-meat regulation in 2019
1/28/2019 USDA seeks input on wetland determination
1/28/2019 Trade relief for seven-figure earners?
1/23/2019 Secretary of Agriculture announces all FSA offices to reopen
1/23/2019 FSA limited as tax season continues for farmers
1/22/2019 Processors get some relief on revised heating/cooling requirements
1/21/2019 USDA explores whether drones can be used to test for E. coli in irrigation ponds
1/18/2019 Shutdown delays disaster assistance process for some Cape Fear region farmers
1/18/2019 Few federal farm offices open in NC, but they can't do much work anyway
1/17/2019 USDA to reopen FSA offices for limited services during government shutdown
1/16/2019 Agriculture Secretary on partial government shutdown: Not short cutting any type of food safety...
1/11/2019 Department of Agriculture: Americans need to eat more cheese
1/10/2019 Trump farm bailout money will go to Brazilian-owned meatpacking firm, USDA says
1/10/2019 Food inspections continue through the shutdown — but with some compromises
1/9/2019 Local farmers feeling impact of partial government shutdown
1/9/2019 USDA announces plan to protect SNAP participants’ access to SNAP in February
1/9/2019 USDA extends trade aid signup deadline
1/8/2019 Apply now for USDA internships!
1/8/2019 Government shutdown could wreak havoc on farmers – and the timing could hardly be worse
1/7/2019 NC farmers struggle with government shutdown
1/7/2019 Government shutdown roils USDA programs
1/7/2019 January crop reports delayed
1/4/2019 Court news on GIPSA
1/3/2019 Anticipating the January USDA reports
1/3/2019 Faster line speeds despite failed safety tests?
1/2/2019 Census of agriculture aims for new information
12/31/2018 USDA updates available functions during lapse in funding
12/31/2018 Farmers risk loss of federal payments, loans
12/31/2018 Government shutdown plays havoc with ag data: DLR
12/28/2018 Government shutdown could force USDA to extend MFP deadline
12/27/2018 Judges side with Trump administration on packer rules
12/26/2018 Meet the new NRCS chief
12/24/2018 USDA announces no actions under the Feedstock Flexibility Program
12/24/2018 Secretary Perdue details USDA functions in the event of a lapse in federal funding
12/24/2018 Perdue announces ERS, NIFA site selection criteria
12/24/2018 U.S.D.A. announces G.M.O. labeling standard
12/21/2018 Conaway praises USDA rule to rein In SNAP work requirement waivers
12/21/2018 USDA to restore original intent of SNAP: A second chance, not a way of life
12/21/2018 USDA to conduct studies on aquaculture, irrigation
12/19/2018 Secretary Perdue hosts former secretaries of agriculture at USDA
12/19/2018 USDA launches second round of trade mitigation payments
12/19/2018 USDA highlights benefits of improved dairy safety net tool
12/18/2018 USDA updates National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
12/18/2018 UPDATE: Where are the 2nd round of market facilitation payments?
12/17/2018 Apply now for USDA trade mission to Taiwan, March 11-14, 2019
12/17/2018 Farmers get Cuba opportunity in farm bill
12/17/2018 USDA highlights opportunities for producers and vendors
12/14/2018 Loans available to cotton producers to help offset delayed ginning
12/14/2018 USDA launches new program to create high-speed internet e-Connectivity in rural America
12/12/2018 USDA sued over exemptions for medium-sized CAFOs
12/10/2018 USDA updates wetland determination guidance to increase consistency, timeliness
12/10/2018 USDA proposal to speed up hog slaughter line is challenged
12/10/2018 USDA gets moving on regs
12/10/2018 Market Facilitation Program payments stuck at OMB
12/7/2018 USDA targets $3.7 million to assist fruit and vegetable growers
12/5/2018 Perdue eyes post-farm bill rule on SNAP waivers
12/5/2018 NC receives USDA funding for water and wastewater infrastructure
12/5/2018 Perdue announces new internship program
12/5/2018 USDA announces 2019 trade missions to expand export opportunities for U.S. agriculture
12/4/2018 USDA to conduct floriculture survey
12/4/2018 Study challenges conventional wisdom on beef ‘raised without antibiotics’
12/4/2018 Second round of MFP payments announcement still expected this week
12/4/2018 Secretary Perdue names NRCS chief
12/4/2018 Perdue addresses China, Mexico, farm bill
12/3/2018 USDA's rural broadband plan met with criticism
12/3/2018 USDA lowers agricultural export forecast and trade aid payments begin, as markets continue to adjust
12/3/2018 USDA final rule ends GIPSA
11/30/2018 Expiring CSP contracts now eligible for extension in 2019
11/30/2018 Ag leaders intensify efforts to stop USDA ERS/NIFA move
11/29/2018 NC receives USDA funding for rural community facilities
11/29/2018 Market Facilitation Program (MFP): Deadline for signup is January 15
11/29/2018 Industry ties for two other nominees
11/28/2018 RMA announces new crop insurance option
11/23/2018 Senate to consider Brashears for USDA food safety boss
11/21/2018 USDA cancels trade aid to Smithfield
11/21/2018 Farm Service Agency names William “Bill” Beam as Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs
11/21/2018 Senate finally moves to fill USDA’s long-vacate top food safety post
11/21/2018 USDA collecting final '18 grains data
11/21/2018 USDA launches new biosecurity campaign: Asks all poultry owners, workers and hobbyists...
11/20/2018 Enrollment Ends. Enrollment of ARC and PLC farms for seed cotton ends Dec. 7, 2018.
11/20/2018 EWG Analysis: Trump’s farm bailout payments flowing to city slickers
11/20/2018 USDA says nearly $840 million in aid paid to farmers to date
11/19/2018 USDA & FDA to share oversight of cell-cultured food products
11/16/2018 USDA won’t name turkey plants, despite 164 illnesses and 1 death
11/16/2018 Lawsuit against USDA takes aim at animal welfare label claims
11/15/2018 Anti-pesticide groups oppose Hutchins' nomination
11/14/2018 NC receives USDA funding to improve high-speed e-Connectivity in rural areas
11/14/2018 USDA to collect final 2018 crop production and crop stocks data
11/14/2018 Seed cotton program enrollment ends December 7, 2018
11/14/2018 Two NASS surveys set county estimates
11/14/2018 Vote in your FSA county committee election
11/8/2018 Work has begun on the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
11/7/2018 FSIS to publish notice to revise Salmonella and Campylobacter categorization
11/6/2018 APHIS proposes updates to avian influenza virus elimination flat rate for table egg laying...
11/6/2018 FAS Administrator Isley to lead South Korea trade mission
11/5/2018 Watchdog reviewing plan to relocate USDA office
11/5/2018 Nomination period extended for membership on NACMPI
11/2/2018 Inside USDA's data gap on organic acreage
11/1/2018 USDA funding to increase opportunities in rural areas
11/1/2018 USDA announces approval of D-SNAP for North Carolina disaster areas
10/31/2018 USDA's Agricultural Projections to 2028
10/30/2018 Cattlemen defend definition of 'beef' from lab-grown meats
10/30/2018 Poultry concerns linger as McKinney visits South Africa
10/30/2018 Dr. Angle begins term as director at USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture
10/29/2018 Market Facilitation Payments program a go for December
10/29/2018 Perdue talks hurricanes in trade aid context
10/29/2018 U.S. lifts ASF restrictions on Polish pork
10/26/2018 USDA Forest Service announces $8 million to expand wood products and wood energy markets
10/26/2018 10 appointed to board that advises colleges on ag research
10/26/2018 USDA announces sweet potato purchase program
10/26/2018 Let's play the (cell-based meat) name game
10/25/2018 USDA announces update to National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
10/25/2018 Sign up by Jan. 15 for trade mitigation
10/25/2018 Time to talk cell-based 'meat' labeling
10/24/2018 USDA/FDA open public meeting on cell-cultured meats
10/23/2018 USDA’s “Beagle Brigade” helping to prevent African Swine Fever from entering U.S.
10/23/2018 USDA announces receipt of 136 expressions of interest in hosting ERS & NIFA
10/22/2018 USDA can do even more cuts
10/22/2018 USDA to finalize new swine inspection system
10/19/2018 Lawmaker says new outbreak shows USDA, poultry industry need to act
10/19/2018 Trade aid for farmers keeps flowing
10/19/2018 USDA weighs public comments on pork line speed plans
10/18/2018 2017 ARC-CO payments and outlook for 2018 payments
10/17/2018 USDA offers secure, convenient online business options
10/15/2018 USDA issues farm safety net and conservation payments
10/15/2018 NC receives USDA funding for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers
10/15/2018 USDA appoints members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
10/15/2018 USDA seeks nominees for the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
10/12/2018 NRCS is accepting applications for Emergency Watershed Protection Program
10/11/2018 USDA announces no marketing quota and no acreage allotments for the 2019 upland cotton crop
10/10/2018 USDA partners to improve community infrastructure for rural America (NC included)
10/10/2018 FSIS to implement reorganization plan next week
10/9/2018 Purdue: GMO labeling law still expected this year
10/9/2018 Organic trade group suit challenging Trump’s withdrawal of animal guidelines will go forward
10/8/2018 Partnership projects lead to financial assistance opportunities for NC landowners (RCPP)
10/8/2018 Perdue calls for embracing cell-cultured meat tech
10/8/2018 USDA website puts soils information, tools at your fingertips
10/5/2018 USDA-NASS announces the 2017 Census of Agriculture response rate, data release details...
10/4/2018 Should USDA adjust its definition of a farm?
10/3/2018 Scientists, economists call for ERS, NIFA to stay in Washington, D.C.
10/3/2018 USDA to collect final 2018 crop production and crop stocks data
10/2/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for October 2018
10/2/2018 Poultry line speed waivers possible if producers meet new criteria
10/1/2018 NC NRCS announces funding opportunity for Environmental Quality Incentives Program
10/1/2018 USDA announces FY 2019 sugar loan rates, allotment and marketing allocations
10/1/2018 FSIS adds criteria for poultry line speed waivers
9/28/2018 GIPSA rules fester as USDA goes back to the drawing board
9/28/2018 USDA unveils goals for animal disease traceability
9/27/2018 Thursday is judgment day for new USDA funding
9/27/2018 Farmers' day in court over GIPSA rules
9/26/2018 USDA announces approval of D-SNAP for North Carolina disaster areas
9/26/2018 Perdue responds on ERS, NIFA plans
9/24/2018 USDA alums ask Congress to halt ERS, NIFA moves
9/24/2018 Three countries with 30 foreign catfish producers want access to U.S. market
9/24/2018 USDA amends timeline for hog operations
9/24/2018 USDA adds shelled almonds and fresh sweet cherry to Market Facilitation Program
9/24/2018 FSIS Retail Listeria monocytogenes Pilot (Lm) Project update
9/21/2018 UFCW to discuss pork line speeds with White House, USDA
9/21/2018 Ranchers question drought insurance revamp
9/20/2018 USDA releases standard indicators and laboratory procedures to assess soil health for public comment
9/19/2018 NC receives USDA funding to expand markets for specialty crop and other farmers
9/19/2018 Update on National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
9/18/2018 NC receives USDA funding to Improve water and wastewater infrastructure
9/18/2018 USDA definition of ‘family farm’ a headache for some
9/18/2018 USDA, FDA team up to hear comments about what can be called “meat”
9/17/2018 APHIS publishes final rule to expand notice-based process for importation of fruits and vegetables
9/17/2018 USDA aims to debut ‘bioengineered’ GMO food labels by December 1
9/17/2018 FSIS proposed rules to list Vietnam, China, and Thailand as eligible to export Siluriformes...
9/14/2018 USDA details trade damage estimate calculations
9/14/2018 What's on the commodity purchase list
9/13/2018 State ag officials give nod to USDA on cell-cultured meat regulation
9/12/2018 More farmers using USDA's marketing assistance loans
9/12/2018 Tracking the trade aid money
9/11/2018 USDA,FDA public meeting on cell culture technology in products derived from livestock and poultry
9/11/2018 FSIS releases reports on salmonella, e. coli
9/10/2018 USDA to implement regulatory reforms to increase access to capital in rural areas
9/10/2018 USDA extends deadline for expressions of interest for new ERS & NIFA headquarters
9/10/2018 How did soybeans receive three-fourths of initial aid? USDA to explain
9/10/2018 Dems question ERS, NIFA relocation plans
9/10/2018 Rural affordable housing 'crisis' looms
9/7/2018 A big win for a small farm (Livestock Indemnity Program)
9/7/2018 Clarification on seed eligibility under USDA Market Facilitation Program
9/7/2018 Comments invited on USDA Rural Development loan programs
9/6/2018 Announcing upcoming guaranteed lender webinar on collateral requirements
9/6/2018 Farm Groups to USDA: Show me the data
9/6/2018 Nominations now open for the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
9/5/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for September 2018
9/5/2018 Sign up begins today for USDA trade mitigation package
9/5/2018 Why immigrants are dropping out of WIC
9/5/2018 Trade aid applications now open
9/5/2018 FSA administrator highlights Market Facilitation Program; Chinese ag imports projected to decrease
9/3/2018 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
8/31/2018 USDA webpage to help rural communities bridge the broadband e-Connectivity infrastructure gap
8/30/2018 USDA announces assistance to pecan growers affected by 2017 weather events
8/30/2018 Are banned drugs in your meat?
8/30/2018 FSIS: Drug residue story is ‘pseudoscience’ and ‘scare tactics’
8/30/2018 Food safety professionals ensure that “what’s in your meat” is safe and wholesome
8/29/2018 USDA’s NIFA seeks stakeholder input on food, agriculture priorities
8/29/2018 Food safety audit program acceptance good news for growers
8/29/2018 Senate confirms Hubbard as USDA Under Secretary
8/29/2018 NCGA: USDA trade aid won’t make up for lost markets
8/29/2018 USDA plan draws some criticism from commodity groups as soybean payments dominate
8/28/2018 USDA announces details of assistance for farmers impacted by unjustified retaliation
8/27/2018 USDA to measure small grain production
8/27/2018 Cell-cultured meat kumbaya?
8/27/2018 Farm aid release delayed
8/27/2018 Suit vs. USDA over organic animal welfare rules allowed
8/24/2018 Major ag states stand to lose billions in conservation dollars under House farm bill
8/24/2018 Leaked farm aid details seem to offer little to the pork supply chain
8/24/2018 Farm aid that may not spell relief
8/23/2018 USDA reveals plans to regulate GM plants based on traits, not breeding method
8/22/2018 Deadline extended for 'Product of U.S.A.' comments
8/22/2018 Concerns growing over USDA reorganization
8/21/2018 Researchers develop dynamic shelf life, risk model for ground beef
8/17/2018 More questions than answers over ERS decision
8/17/2018 Farmers await details on USDA trade assistance
8/16/2018 USDA buying beef, up to $60 million in chicken
8/16/2018 APHIS finalizes conditions for paying HPAI indemnity
8/16/2018 USDA to soak up $50M in surplus milk
8/16/2018 Economists stunned by USDA decision to move ERS
8/15/2018 USDA’s latest corn/soybean forecasts cause quite a stir
8/15/2018 USDA adds new tools, resources to Farmers.gov to aid producers
8/15/2018 The shakeup at ERS has already started
8/14/2018 USDA adds new service for fruit & vegetable growers, USDA GAP Audit now recognized by..
8/10/2018 Economic Research Service moving out of nation's capital
8/9/2018 New Dairy Revenue Protection insurance plan available nationwide sign-up begins October 9
8/9/2018 Food and Water Watch reports poultry plant problems
8/9/2018 USDA blows past GMO labeling deadline
8/9/2018 Innovative approach to crop breeding
8/8/2018 Deadline approaches for continuous Conservation Reserve Program enrollment
8/8/2018 AMS aligns poultry standards with FSIS’s definition of ‘roaster’ chickens
8/8/2018 FSIS removes some trichinella treatment requirements for pork
8/6/2018 State Technical Advisory Committee meeting Aug. 8
8/3/2018 USDA invests $97 million in rural broadband infrastructure to improve service...
8/2/2018 OCM presses ahead on challenge to GIPSA rule withdrawal
8/2/2018 Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue redoubles effort to promote gene editing, risk-based regulations
8/2/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2018
8/1/2018 USDA encourages rural communities to apply for loans to improve infrastructure; $4B available
8/1/2018 U.S. farmers eligible for aid in September, Perdue says
7/31/2018 USDA opens election period for seed cotton program
7/28/2018 Meat groups ask Trump to place lab-grown protein under USDA watch
7/27/2018 Final call to complete 2017 Census of Ag
7/27/2018 USDA deregulates Bayer's GE cotton
7/27/2018 Congresswoman questions USDA on Chinese chicken
7/26/2018 USDA prepares alternative to WHO antibiotics guidelines: report
7/26/2018 USDA seminar to look at challenge of changing antibiotics use
7/26/2018 Hertford and Gates Local Workgroup Meeting
7/26/2018 Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Brunswick and New Hanover Counties Local Workgroup
7/26/2018 NC receives USDA funding for rural projects
7/25/2018 NASDA statement on USDA’s trade mitigation programs
7/25/2018 USDA assists farmers impacted by unjustified retaliation
7/24/2018 Bertie County Soil and Water Conservation District Local Workgroup Meeting Aug. 13
7/24/2018 Exemptions from licensing requirements
7/23/2018 Something In The Air: Jessica Robertson got sick working as an inspector at a poultry plant.
7/23/2018 Meat inspectors detail harms of chemical exposure
7/23/2018 Organic industry splinters as USDA ‘bioengineered’ labeling initiative progresses
7/19/2018 Albemarle Soil and Water Local Workgroup Meeting Aug. 9
7/19/2018 Wayne County Local Workgroup Meeting Aug. 8
7/19/2018 USDA's Not So Equal Access: Ag secretary says technology offers a level playing field, yet rural...
7/18/2018 Change puts food-stamp purchases at some farmers markets in jeopardy (Durham)
7/18/2018 USDA hog carcasses proposal draws opposition
7/18/2018 Trump taps the new Sam Clovis
7/18/2018 As USDA pushes deregulation, organic food producers invent their own quality standards to protect...
7/17/2018 Pitt County Soil and Water Local Workgroup Meeting Aug. 7
7/17/2018 Nearly $2 billion now available for eligible producers affected by 2017 hurricanes and wildfires
7/16/2018 Under Secretary McKinney to lead Southeast Asia trade mission
7/16/2018 Martin County Local Workgroup Meeting Aug. 6
7/16/2018 USDA announces Japan to accept exports of U.S. sheep and goat meat
7/16/2018 USDA statement on SNAP access at farmers markets
7/13/2018 Flash boys on the farm? Arms race is unleashed over crop data
7/12/2018 Truck bed farming rolls into the big city
7/12/2018 Organic industry pushes back against Trump deregulation
7/12/2018 Is the "organic" seal worth it, given disputes?
7/12/2018 USDA expands housing for temp farmworkers
7/11/2018 USDA applauds housing eligibility for temporary farm workers
7/11/2018 USDA to change lockup procedure
7/10/2018 Exception proposed to declaration requirement
7/10/2018 McDowell, Burke, Caldwell, Alexander, Catawba & Iredell Local Workgroup Meeting Aug. 1
7/9/2018 The Federal Food Safety Agency: A proposal to move FDA food safety responsibilities to the USDA
7/9/2018 Ag secretary fields tariff questions during Oregon visit
7/6/2018 USDA establishes 2019 sugar quotas
7/6/2018 Nestle, Hershey at odds with farmers over U.S. GMO labeling
7/6/2018 New tool available for farms with generic base acres that planted seed cotton
7/6/2018 A battle breaks out over GMO labeling
7/5/2018 State Technical Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Meetings July 27
7/5/2018 USDA seeks more bee data
7/5/2018 Trust the facts on GMOs
7/5/2018 Trade disputes heat up, USDA to the rescue?
7/5/2018 FSIS sets new directive on commercial poultry inspections
7/5/2018 New farmers.gov soil health page
7/3/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2018
7/2/2018 Greene County Local Workgroup meeting July 25
7/2/2018 Cartaret and Onslow County Local Workgroup meeting July 23
7/2/2018 USDA invests $237 in rural community service facilities-NC receives more than $10M in loans, grants
6/29/2018 Petition seeks to change rules for ‘Product of USA’ meat labels
6/29/2018 USDA corrects error reporting issues
6/28/2018 Pender, Duplin, Sampson counties Local Workgroup meeting July 23
6/28/2018 Craven and Pamlico counties Local Workgroup meeting July 18
6/28/2018 Lenoir and Jones County Local Workgroup meeting July 12
6/28/2018 Perdue sets target date for farm aid
6/27/2018 FSIS to consider petition on country-of-origin labeling
6/27/2018 What growers should expect as seed cotton signup begins
6/27/2018 Harvard law professor Cass Sunstein: USDA's GMO labeling proposal provides no benefits...
6/26/2018 USDA announces loan rates for 2018-crop peanuts
6/26/2018 Here’s why Trump’s plan to consolidate food safety efforts won’t work
6/26/2018 USDA to help producers prepare for addition of seed cotton to two key safety net programs
6/25/2018 Trump wants a single federal food safety agency put under USDA
6/25/2018 USDA launches outreach survey to small and very small meat and poultry establishments
6/25/2018 Comment submission on the organization for competitive markets petition on “Product of USA” labeling
6/22/2018 USDA supports local foods in schools through Farm to School grants
6/22/2018 Hundreds of city slickers, wealthy beach bums received farm payments for 32 straight years
6/21/2018 Secretary Perdue announces new budget director at USDA
6/20/2018 ERS Report– Federal Risk Management Tools for Agricultural Producers: An Overview
6/18/2018 Share what's working in response to opioid epidemic
6/15/2018 Trade mission to Asia sparks optimism: USDA’s McKinney
6/15/2018 Farm program outreach workshop on USDA initiatives
6/14/2018 USDA's McKinney leads 'warm' talks in Japan
6/14/2018 USDA extends application deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to June 22
6/13/2018 Secretary Perdue becomes diplomat Perdue
6/12/2018 NC receives USDA funding rural electric utilities
6/12/2018 USDA’s Farmers.gov receives $10 million in funding for development
6/12/2018 Tweaks and nudges expected in June WASDE report
6/12/2018 COOL efforts see one last defeat
6/11/2018 Stop taxpayer-funded research on kittens, congressman says
6/11/2018 Comment period for the proposed rule to amend egg products inspection regulations ends on June 13
6/8/2018 Organic regulations too onerous
6/8/2018 Lawmakers join forces in bipartisan attempt to end USDA kitten testing
6/8/2018 After court loss: Cattlemen want Trump to make COOL part of the deal
6/7/2018 Court finds cattle producers harmed by lack of country-of-origin labeling
6/7/2018 USDA extends MPP enrollment
6/7/2018 USDA announces $8.89M for risk management education
6/7/2018 More than 20K dairy farms enroll in MPP
6/7/2018 Thousands of farmers getting subsidies yearly
6/7/2018 Nearly 28,000 farmers got USDA payments for 32 straight years, worth $19 billion total
6/6/2018 Census of Agriculture deadline looming
6/6/2018 USDA announces webinar on proposed National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
6/6/2018 USDA aligns GAP audits with FDA Food Safety Rule, alignment advances food safety...
6/5/2018 APHIS updates animal welfare regulations
6/4/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2018
6/4/2018 USDA resumes continuous Conservation Reserve Program enrollment
6/4/2018 GAO: USDA should be more transparent about animal research
6/1/2018 Agricultural research in high-income countries faces new challenges as public funding stalls
6/1/2018 Federal GMO labeling could cost $3 billion—more than government spends annually on food safety
6/1/2018 USDA reopens application period for producers recovering from cattle loss, other disasters
5/31/2018 5 reasons getting USDA organic certification is really difficult
5/30/2018 USDA announces it will not recognize third-party inspections and certifications
5/29/2018 FSIS proposes scrapping redundant hog carcass cleaning rule
5/28/2018 Dairy Farmers have until June 1 to apply for improved safety net under Margin Protection Program
5/28/2018 Conaway vs. Grassley subsidy feud escalates
5/28/2018 Organic charts new course in Trump era
5/28/2018 USDA announces new process to purchase food
5/25/2018 USDA tied in with trade talks
5/24/2018 Organic Farmers Association applauds organic checkoff withdrawal
5/24/2018 Collecting farm payments but not working on the farm
5/23/2018 FSA county committee nominations launch June 15
5/23/2018 Inspectors’ schedules may bias their reports: Harvard
5/23/2018 USDA grants massive farm subsidy payments
5/23/2018 GAO Report: Farm Programs-Information on payments
5/23/2018 Ted McKinney leading trade mission in China
5/21/2018 NASS seeks feedback about 2018 crops, stocks, inventories, values
5/18/2018 Secretary Perdue applauds red tape reduction for farmers
5/17/2018 USDA's hands-off approach to gene-edited crops could revolutionize research and development
5/17/2018 USDA launches Ag Resource Management Survey
5/17/2018 Early feedback on USDA's GMO labeling proposal reveals 'significant disagreement'
5/16/2018 USDA urged to be proactive on farm suicide crisis
5/16/2018 Secretary Perdue appoints new members to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
5/16/2018 Research examines implications of gene editing
5/15/2018 NCSU professor appointed to National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
5/15/2018 USDA puts brakes on national organic checkoff
5/15/2018 Perdue tackles rest of USDA reorg
5/15/2018 FSIS boosts outreach to small, very small plants
5/14/2018 Debating the WASDE data
5/14/2018 USDA announces proposed rule to eliminate a redundant hog carcass cleaning regulation
5/14/2018 Secretary Perdue names FSA Administrator
5/13/2018 FSA reminds producers of May 31 deadline for Cotton Ginning Cost Share program
5/10/2018 Perdue hosts food waste roundtable
5/10/2018 Bishop wants answers on USDA program that kills kittens
5/9/2018 Report: USDA’s Value-Added Producer Grant program and its effect on business survival and growth
5/7/2018 USDA releases GMO food labeling proposal—suggests using 'bioengineered' instead of...
5/7/2018 Trump makes selection for nation’s long-vacant top food safety post
5/7/2018 Pork workers file comments opposing faster line speeds
5/7/2018 FSA lending to female farmers and farmers of color continues to fall
5/7/2018 What is a bioengineered food? Comment through July 3 on USDA National Bioengineered Food...
5/4/2018 North Carolina farmers: Time is running out to complete 2017 Census of Agriculture
5/4/2018 Plant workers warn on hog inspection proposal
5/3/2018 Nominations open for Potatoes USA Board
5/3/2018 FSIS extends comment period on labeling for ‘lab’ meat
5/3/2018 USDA might not meet July deadline for GMO labeling rule, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says
5/2/2018 Ramaswamy legacy at NIFA
5/2/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for May 2018
5/2/2018 Perdue announces additional hurricane and wildfire recovery details
5/2/2018 Ken Barbic confirmed as USDA assistant secretary
5/1/2018 Perdue feels farmer’s pain
5/1/2018 USDA’s NIFA announces new funding opportunity for sustainable agricultural systems
4/30/2018 Perdue OK's transfer of non-infectious animal virus
4/27/2018 USDA launches interactive webpage to share best practices for rural economic development
4/27/2018 Time running out to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
4/25/2018 Farm Service Agency makes administrative change to the Livestock Indemnity Program
4/25/2018 DeLauro, Pocan tell Secretary Perdue to withdraw swine slaughter rule
4/25/2018 Apply for spot on USDA fruit and vegetable committee
4/24/2018 USDA ERS report explains spike in food recalls
4/24/2018 Biotech livestock: USDA, FDA diverge over how to regulate genetically engineered animals
4/23/2018 Tree Assistance Program
4/23/2018 Perdue's old chum joins USDA
4/20/2018 Perdue names several senior leaders at USDA
4/19/2018 GAO to USDA: Take further action to reduce pathogens in meat
4/19/2018 Perdue: ag not only soldiers in trade battle
4/18/2018 Hubbard selected as USDA under secretary
4/18/2018 USDA announces 2018 cotton loan rate differentials
4/17/2018 APHIS proposes NPIP rule, changes for poultry
4/17/2018 'Meat' definition comment period extended
4/16/2018 How USDA is changing what we eat
4/13/2018 Organic Trade Association challenges USDA's withdrawal of organic rule
4/13/2018 USDA trade war prep began months ago
4/12/2018 Perdue on Trump’s Executive Order
4/12/2018 USDA moving on transformative fronts
4/11/2018 USDA expected to release GMO labeling rules soon
4/11/2018 Perdue keeps his cards close
4/11/2018 Perdue: USDA developing rules for $600M rural broadband pilot
4/11/2018 More groups ask USDA to distinguish food animal meat from lab-created protein
4/10/2018 USDA to assist producers for qualifying livestock, honeybee and farm-raised fish program losses
4/9/2018 USDA announces loan rates for wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, rice and pulse crops
4/9/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for April 2018
4/9/2018 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
3/29/2018 NASS tracks market price movements after reports
3/29/2018 USDA doesn't plan to regulate genome-edited plants
3/29/2018 CORRECTION: USDA budget breakdown
3/28/2018 USDA announces $8.4 million to support veterans and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers
3/28/2018 NASS tracks market price movements after reports
3/27/2018 USDA provides almost $70 million to protect agriculture and plants from pests and diseases
3/27/2018 USDA’s NIFA announces support to relieve veterinarian shortage situations
3/27/2018 USDA wants input on statistics gathering programs
3/26/2018 Organic advocates and farmers sue over Trump withdrawal of organic livestock welfare rule
3/26/2018 $50 million available for rural energy projects
3/22/2018 APHIS restructures plant import regulations
3/22/2018 GMO labeling debate expected to heat up as USDA nears release of proposed rules
3/21/2018 NRCS seeks partners for easement restoration
3/21/2018 Farm community effort leads to improved drinking water for thousands
3/20/2018 Commissioner Troxler: Census of Ag deadline extended
3/19/2018 Sonny Perdue remakes USDA in Trump's image
3/19/2018 Advocates ask USDA to delay hog inspection rule
3/19/2018 Perdue rolls out civil rights revamp
3/19/2018 FSIS webinar on the modernization of swine slaughter inspection proposed rule
3/16/2018 Perdue welcomes a 'consistent definition' of rural
3/15/2018 USDA invests $276 million in rural electric infrastructure
3/15/2018 The secret to buying a home with $0 down: USDA
3/14/2018 ARS scientist leads $1 million funded consortium to seek honey bee disease controls
3/13/2018 Debate stirs over 'America's Harvest Box'
3/13/2018 USDA decides to ditch additional rules for organic livestock producers
3/12/2018 Food Safety Caucus urges Trump to name Under Secretary
3/12/2018 $89 million available to support specialty crop growers
3/9/2018 Trade mission to Central America scores large U.S. sales
3/9/2018 Forest Service chief resigns
3/7/2018 American Egg Board appointees announced
3/7/2018 USDA wants to bring broadband to rural economies to improve agriculture, food production...
3/7/2018 'Buy American' hits a snag on the lunch tray
3/6/2018 USDA announces more local control for school meal operations
3/6/2018 USDA helps cotton producers maintain, expand domestic market
3/6/2018 Still time to be counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture: NASS to follow-up with NC producers
3/2/2018 Letters: Trump’s harvest box plan is ‘bad business’
3/2/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2018
3/1/2018 Still time to be counted in Census of Agriculture
3/1/2018 NASDA praises Northey confirmation as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation
3/1/2018 Draft proposes increasing CRP acres to 30 million
2/28/2018 USDA/APHIS opens new office in Hanoi, Vietnam
2/28/2018 Trump Administration discusses food-box plan with grocers
2/28/2018 USDA finally gets under secretary approved
2/28/2018 Support announced for farmers with disabilities
2/27/2018 157 appointed to National Pork Producers Delegate Body
2/27/2018 USDA and HHS announce new step toward added transparency in development of dietary guidelines
2/27/2018 McKinney on trade mission in Guatemala
2/27/2018 USDA chief economist on future of disaster aid
2/26/2018 FSIS outlines criteria for waivers of poultry line speed limits
2/26/2018 USDA seeks ideas to help SNAP participants become independent
2/26/2018 Perdue walks budget tightrope
2/23/2018 USDA office in Vietnam facilitates agricultural trade
2/23/2018 Perdue promotes harvest box concept
2/23/2018 After the Secretary, USDA’s 4 most important jobs remain vacant
2/22/2018 An initiative to improve water quality
2/22/2018 Participants tout benefits of USDA grant, loan programs Trump's looking to nix
2/21/2018 NC producer named to Softwood Lumber Board
2/21/2018 Former organic farmer and USDA inspector: Time for National Organic Program to allow GMO crops
2/19/2018 Vilsack weighs in on dairy, trade and more:
2/19/2018 Trump’s food stamp idea Is like Blue Apron had a socialist hangover
2/19/2018 Vegan group backs 'harvest box' pitch
2/19/2018 e-Reading APHIS
2/19/2018 Dairy FARM compliant with internat'l standards
2/19/2018 The history of helping the poor get enough to eat
2/16/2018 USDA, Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy sign MOU
2/16/2018 NC producers appointed to Cotton Board
2/15/2018 NMPF requests swift opening for revised MPP
2/15/2018 Soy growers oppose cut to crop insurance
2/15/2018 AVMA seeks funding to alleviate veterinarian shortage
2/15/2018 Food banks blindsided by 'harvest box' pitch
2/14/2018 USDA's meal-kit idea faces backlash
2/14/2018 USDA extends comment time on proposed swine slaughter rule
2/14/2018 Thinking about crop insurance: Deadlines approaching
2/14/2018 Trump pitches plan to replace food stamps with food boxes
2/13/2018 Meat is meat, not a science project
2/13/2018 Perdue's first budget
2/13/2018 NIFA announces partners for SARE national office and regional hosts
2/13/2018 USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announces support for K-12 agricultural literacy
2/9/2018 NIFA announces support for agricultural facilities
2/8/2018 Comment on the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System through April 2
2/7/2018 Could grain farmers elect to switch to PLC in 2018?
2/6/2018 Program helps veterinarians repay loans
2/5/2018 Perdue names new leaders in USDA’s Departmental Administration
2/5/2018 NC producer named to Christmas Tree Promotion Board
2/5/2018 Despite continued challenges, China offers huge potential for U.S. farm exports
2/2/2018 Perdue introduces interactive website for farmers
2/2/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for February 2018
2/1/2018 Meatingplace Interview: USDA leaders talk swine inspection revamp
2/1/2018 USDA would welcome individual line speed increase requests: Perdue
1/31/2018 FDA, USDA pledge to collaborate on biotech
1/31/2018 USDA rejects poultry line speed-up request
1/31/2018 Viral petition pushes for food stamps for pets
1/31/2018 Census of Agriculture response deadline one week away
1/30/2018 NC A&T student named as USDA 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program winner
1/30/2018 Perdue walks tightrope as Trump's rural envoy
1/29/2018 USDA's Farm Bill Principles: Farm safety net shouldn't distort markets or increase...
1/29/2018 Letter to the Editor: USDA should rethink pork line speed plan
1/29/2018 CSP application reception deadline
1/29/2018 Young farmers want local help, too
1/25/2018 National Peanut Board gets appointments (NC producers named)
1/25/2018 USDA chief Perdue outlines 2018 Farm Bill principles
1/22/2018 USDA services during government shutdown
1/22/2018 USDA announces a near-record year for farm loans
1/22/2018 USDA announces a proposed rule to modernize swine slaughter inspection systems
1/22/2018 USDA proposes changes to ‘National List’ for organic producers
1/19/2018 Window for 2018 Conservation Stewardship Program enrollment opens
1/19/2018 Indian country pushes for bigger voice in ag
1/19/2018 HSUS sues USDA over organic labeling rules
1/19/2018 Cattlemen want USDA to enforce law on labeling imported meat
1/18/2018 A guide to growing a farm with federal loans
1/18/2018 Organics takes to WaPo to protest USDA on livestock standards
1/18/2018 USDA delays release of honey adulteration report
1/17/2018 NC producers reappointed to National Peanut Board
1/17/2018 Interagency Task Force report addresses opioid abuse
1/16/2018 Slaughter practices more significant than poultry line speeds
1/16/2018 Modernized pork slaughter rule cleared by OMB
1/15/2018 Eschewing obfuscation on poultry slaughter line speed
1/11/2018 Conservation Effects Assessment Project: A study of voluntary conservation's impact
1/11/2018 USDA supports collaborative robotics
1/11/2018 USDA drafts rule for eggs, egg substitutes used in many foods
1/10/2018 Growing Organic: Weed management
1/10/2018 USDA announces proposed rule to amend egg products inspection regulations
1/10/2018 USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announces support for crop breeding research
1/10/2018 Forest Service seeks comment on NEPA
1/9/2018 NASDA statement on Trump Administration’s Rural Prosperity report
1/9/2018 Secretary Perdue presents Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force report to President Trump
1/9/2018 Economist explains planned cotton policy, what growers should know
1/8/2018 #RebuildRural outlines infrastructure priorities for rural prosperity task force
1/8/2018 Deadline approaching for value-added producer grant applications!
1/5/2018 Perdue announces Farm Service Agency State Committee Appointees for NC
1/5/2018 Changes to 2018 crop insurance rates for corn and soybeans
1/4/2018 NRCS hosts Conservation Innovation Grants webinar Jan. 11
1/3/2018 APHIS proposes updates for AI virus elimination flat rate for floor-raised poultry
1/3/2018 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for January 2018
1/3/2018 USDA report scrutinizes 30 years of food labeling
1/3/2018 USDA report measures full scope of HPAI impact
1/2/2018 Improvements to crop insurance continue
1/2/2018 New technology micromanages pig by pig, cow by cow.
12/29/2017 USDA announces dairy board appointments
12/29/2017 NIFA announces support for organic agriculture research, Extension, and education
12/29/2017 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
12/28/2017 More schools participate in USDA Farm to School program
12/27/2017 Expanding U.S. commodity markets top priority for USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service
12/26/2017 Trump names 2 state USDA program leaders
12/26/2017 USDA expands flexibility in SNAP
12/26/2017 Farm Service Agency - A vital source of assistance to America's farmers and ranchers
12/26/2017 How farm subsidies encourage the big to get bigger
12/22/2017 FSIS reaches key milestones in protecting public health
12/20/2017 2017 Census of Agriculture is faster and easier for farmers to complete
12/20/2017 USDA seeks applications for $10 million in Conservation Innovation Grants
12/20/2017 Welfare groups bite back after organics loss
12/19/2017 Lawsuit challenges fair practice rule cancellation
12/19/2017 27 ways to cut red tape
12/18/2017 Roberts applauds decision on organic rules
12/18/2017 Reps call withdrawal of rules ‘indefensible’
12/18/2017 USDA to drop Organic animal handling proposal
12/18/2017 Farm group sues USDA for withdrawal of GIPSA rule
12/18/2017 Fear dominates USDA lawsuit over GIPSA
12/13/2017 The USDA’s Organic Certification Program: A litany of failures
12/13/2017 Field trials begin on feral swine toxic bait
12/13/2017 Deadline for comment on new chicken line speeds nears
12/13/2017 Prevented planting option ended
12/12/2017 USDA changes voluntary beef grading standards
12/12/2017 Changes to crop insurance policy could increase farmer flexibility
12/12/2017 USDA Trade Data; NAFTA perspectives from farm state senators
12/11/2017 USDA’s NIFA invests in the safety, health of farmers
12/8/2017 USDA’s organic enforcement efforts find fraudulent certificates
12/6/2017 2017 Census of Agriculture gets underway
12/6/2017 Clearing financing barriers
12/5/2017 Farm & Food Files: The agriculture reform plan no one has seen
12/4/2017 Richmond County farmers count
12/4/2017 Big farms take in growing share of subsidies
12/4/2017 FSIS releases Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Plan
12/4/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for December 2017
12/1/2017 Native Americans question USDA restructuring
11/30/2017 GAO recommends improvements to checkoff oversight
11/30/2017 USDA ready to publish updated school meal rules
11/30/2017 Funds to support sustainable forest programs
11/29/2017 USDA vacancies said to affect customer service
11/29/2017 Perdue's almost-empty sub-cabinet
11/28/2017 USDA announces $17.7 M to help new farmers and ranchers
11/28/2017 Deadline to submit ballots for the 2017 FSA county committee elections approaches
11/24/2017 NCGA encouraging farmers to fill out USDA NASS surveys
11/22/2017 Funds to support rural veterinary services
11/21/2017 Ag industry confronts subsidy criticism
11/21/2017 Turkey farmers feel pain from GIPSA
11/20/2017 Analysis of the ARC-CO payment cap for corn, soybeans, and wheat
11/17/2017 USDA eliminates GIPSA as own agency, moves CODEX
11/16/2017 USDA to measure final 2017 row crop production and grain stocks
11/15/2017 Hydroponic histrionics? Organic purists assail designation
11/15/2017 Reps. outraged at 3rd delay of organic rule
11/15/2017 USDA delays Obama’s organic livestock standards for review
11/15/2017 Double Dippers: How big, rich farms get subsidized twice for one loss
11/13/2017 Are ARC-CO and PLC substitute programs?
11/13/2017 USDA launches new website to serve veterans
11/13/2017 Sonny's reading of organic law
11/10/2017 USDA preparing in case Trump pulls out of NAFTA: Politico
11/9/2017 Growing organic with NRCS
11/8/2017 Farmers urge Trump to implement GIPSA
11/7/2017 NCGA encourages farmers to complete NASS crop surveys
11/7/2017 Improving domestic aquaculture production
11/7/2017 USDA withdraws proposed biotech rule
11/7/2017 Perdue appoints FSA State Director and Rural Development State Director for NC
11/6/2017 USDA invests $2.5 billion in rural electric infrastructure-3 NC solar farms receive funding
11/6/2017 It’s the end of 'organic' as we know it
11/6/2017 Identifying regulatory reform initiatives at USDA
11/3/2017 Clovis withdraws from USDA consideration
11/3/2017 EWG: Mega-farms reap billions from taxpayers in farm subsidies
11/3/2017 Research dollar woes
11/3/2017 New documentary on the Father of Soil Conservation
11/2/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2017
11/1/2017 Voting begins for 2017 FSA county committee elections
11/1/2017 USDA announces enrollment period for safety net coverage in 2018
10/31/2017 Organic industry in turmoil?
10/30/2017 USDA conducts trade mission to India
10/30/2017 Comments being accepted on deregulation of GMO cotton
10/27/2017 FSA: County Committee elections to begin; producers to receive ballots week Of Nov. 6
10/27/2017 USDA invests in diverse ag science workforce
10/25/2017 Food safety reprieve: Ag secretary pauses plan to move Codex
10/25/2017 Putting science at center of food safety policy
10/25/2017 New federal rule changes peanut grading score
10/25/2017 Animal Welfare Act comment period extended to Nov. 2, 2017
10/24/2017 GIPSA decision reverberates
10/24/2017 USDA helps small businesses develop new products
10/23/2017 Census of agriculture
10/20/2017 Perdue talks about successful European trip
10/18/2017 Opponents say USDA reorganization has multiple problems
10/18/2017 USDA withdraws controversial GIPSA rule
10/18/2017 FSIS called out on foreign audit reports
10/18/2017 Another Obama decision reversed? Now it’s about food safety.
10/17/2017 Vision to improve crop and farm estimate data collection
10/17/2017 Wetlands Reserve Easements WRE application deadline Nov. 17
10/16/2017 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) grant awarded to NC counties
10/16/2017 Declining ARC protection
10/16/2017 Comment submission on National Chicken Council petition for line speed waivers
10/16/2017 Report recommends changes to NASS methods
10/13/2017 NCSU receives NIFA funding for research to maintain healthy agricultural animals
10/13/2017 NIFA invests in research to help boost organic farming, ranching
10/12/2017 Secretary Perdue to travel to Europe
10/12/2017 For FSA purposes, cousins are no longer family
10/10/2017 McKinney ready to tackle trade
10/10/2017 USDA processing pending CRP continuous enrollment offers, suspending new offers
10/9/2017 Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) webinar
10/6/2017 USDA urged to finalize Fair Practices Rule
10/5/2017 GAO warns FDA, FSIS about drug residue in seafood imports
10/4/2017 USDA issues farm safety net and conservation payments - total exceeds $9.6 billion
10/4/2017 Over-regulation at USDA is holding back American agriculture
10/3/2017 USDA announces fiscal year 2018 sugar loan rates, allotment and marketing allocations
10/3/2017 USDA announces 2018 upland cotton marketing assistance loan rate
10/3/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for October 2017
10/2/2017 USDA’s temporary food safety administrators are in demand
10/2/2017 Threats to conservation easement funding put farmland and wetlands at risk
9/29/2017 USDA helps profile U.S. aquaculture
9/29/2017 North Carolina Soil: 100 Counties in 50 years
9/29/2017 Perdue’s plan pleases business, concerns food safety experts
9/27/2017 Countdown to census: What you need to know
9/27/2017 Growing organics with NRCS
9/27/2017 USDA-RMA Report: Analysis of the federal crop insurance portfolio
9/27/2017 Organic industry shifts away from USDA
9/25/2017 Expanding U.S. export opportunities in Brazil
9/22/2017 USDA webinar on "REAP" Sept. 26
9/21/2017 USDA to ban hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic techniques from organic certification
9/21/2017 HACCP reviews now required in hurricane-hit areas
9/15/2017 Deal on: USDA gives green light to China’s poultry inspections
9/14/2017 Lawsuit challenges USDA organic livestock standards delay
9/14/2017 Should users of Revenue Protection add Margin Protection?
9/14/2017 $945,000 available to attract multicultural ag scholars
9/14/2017 Head of USDA’s organic program steps down after 8 years
9/13/2017 EQIP fiscal year 2018 eligibility
9/13/2017 GAO report confirms need for crop insurance reform
9/13/2017 USDA agrees to work with bobwhite quail group to improve habitat, nesting, sporting opportunities
9/12/2017 NRCS to be presenting at the Minority Farmer and Landowner Conference
9/12/2017 December 2017 announcement of full proposals selected for FY 2018 RCPP
9/12/2017 Opinion: Moving the U.S. Codex Office to USDA Trade is a big mistake
9/12/2017 Farmers’ Guide” will help producers navigate value-added producer grant program
9/12/2017 NCC petitions FSIS to lift poultry line speed limits
9/11/2017 Identifying regulatory reform initiatives at USDA-request for information
9/11/2017 Secretary Perdue announces USDA improvements for customer service & efficiency
9/11/2017 USDA to fold GIPSA into AMS
9/7/2017 $3.1 million available to support food and agricultural National Needs Fellowship Grants Program
9/6/2017 FSIS adjusts catfish inspection process; transition period ends
9/6/2017 USDA to measure small grains production
9/5/2017 NASDA praises nomination of Northey and Ibach to USDA leadership
9/4/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for September 2017
9/1/2017 Dairy producers can enroll for 2018 coverage
9/1/2017 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
9/1/2017 Agriculture Secretary Perdue talks NAFTA, ag economy during visit to 'Mecca of farming'
9/1/2017 Dairy producers can enroll for 2018 coverage, secretary allows producers to opt out
8/31/2017 Salmonella vaccine reduces animal disease and foodborne illness
8/31/2017 Advocacy group sues USDA over poultry operation loan guarantee
8/30/2017 Poultry line speeds top of mind for 40 organizations
8/30/2017 USDA sued over missed deadline on GMO labeling report
8/30/2017 USDA integrates recalls information into 'FoodKeeper' application
8/30/2017 IMMEDIATE: Notice for the cooperative screwworm eradication program draft environmental assessment
8/29/2017 NIFA invests $35M in specialty crop research
8/29/2017 There's an app for ethics at USDA
8/28/2017 Interpreting USDA's net farm income forecast
8/25/2017 Input sought on animal welfare requirements
8/23/2017 USDA rolls out new APHIS compliance database and search tool
8/23/2017 Secretary Perdue announces Tony Tooke as new Forest Service chief
8/22/2017 Cumberland, Hoke, Harnett, Lee, Moore, Richmond and Scotland Local Work Group
8/22/2017 Cotton Board holds annual meeting, recommends Cotton Incorporated budget of $74 million
8/15/2017 Canada-U.S. in talks about inspection system equivalencies
8/11/2017 USDA rule strengthens enforcement of livestock mandatory reporting, COOL
8/10/2017 $16.8 million to boost fruit and vegetable purchases
8/10/2017 Nanoparticle silver kills cotton fiber bacteria
8/9/2017 County Work Group Meetings-Onslow & Carteret and Wilson counties
8/8/2017 USDA proposes easing restrictions on Mexican pork exports to U.S.
8/7/2017 Secretary Perdue appoints new leadership for food safety
8/7/2017 Sec. Perdue: Trump looks to coordinate permitting process, co-locate agencies
8/7/2017 USDA and SCORE launch innovative mentorship effort to support new farmers and ranchers
8/2/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending rates for August
8/1/2017 Farmer surveys for August crop report underway
8/1/2017 Local Work Group Meeting-Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Brunswick and New Hanover counties
8/1/2017 Local Work Group Meetings-Forsyth, Hertford, Gates, and Stokes counties
8/1/2017 USDA fills 2 key food safety roles as Almanza retires
7/28/2017 New system improves peanut drying
7/27/2017 Local Work Group Meetings-Edgecombe and Wayne counties
7/25/2017 Local Work Group Meeting- Mcdowell, Burke, Coldwell, Alexander, Catawba, Iredell counties
7/25/2017 Local Work Group Meeting-Haywood County
7/25/2017 Local Work Group Meetings- Davidson, Albemarle, Bertie, Craven & Pamlico counties
7/25/2017 Local Work Group Meetings-Rutherford, Polk, Cleveland, Lincoln and Gaston counties
7/25/2017 Local Work Group Meetings-Nash, Davie, Franklin, Greene counties
7/24/2017 Feedback in crafting new emerging animal disease plan
7/24/2017 $8 million awarded to mitigate effects of climate change
7/21/2017 State ag leaders thrilled over appointment of McKinney, Clovis to USDA leadership
7/21/2017 U.S. rice may be heading to China
7/20/2017 NC producers have until Aug. 1 to submit FSA County Committee nominations
7/20/2017 Local Workgroup meetings for Duplin, Martin, Greene counties
7/18/2017 Cotton industry seeking repeat of Ginning Cost Share Program
7/17/2017 State ag officials praise appointment of Steve Censky to USDA leadership
7/17/2017 Reminder: Educational meetings on the implementation of Siluriformes inspection
7/17/2017 FSIS expands residue testing methods
7/17/2017 FSIS posts aggregate poultry data
7/17/2017 FSIS schedules industry webinar for roll-out of egg products plant food safety assessments
7/17/2017 USDA names new Humane Handling Ombudsman
7/13/2017 USDA spending bill seeks protections on China chicken imports
7/10/2017 Local Work Group Meetings-Franklin,Nash, Bertie counties
7/10/2017 USDA announces loan rates for 2017-crop peanuts
7/6/2017 Congress hails FSIS for blocking 272 tons of bad foreign catfish
7/5/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2017
7/5/2017 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
7/5/2017 FSA Guaranteed Lenders webinar
7/5/2017 USDA publishes questions to help craft GMO labeling regulation
7/3/2017 N.C. Remains 2nd in Total Hogs and Pigs Produced
7/3/2017 N.C. Farmers to Plant More Cotton and Peanuts for 2017
6/30/2017 Ag Secretary Perdue travels to China to mark return of U.S. beef
6/30/2017 USDA seeks stakeholder input on GMO labeling rule
6/29/2017 APHIS Issues Epidemiology Report for Avian Influenza
6/29/2017 Wiping Out Bacteria with Nanoparticle-Cotton Fibers
6/27/2017 Bee better certification
6/23/2017 NRCS releases plan to improve longleaf pine forests
6/23/2017 FSA county elections
6/23/2017 USDA seeks Cotton Board nominees
6/23/2017 USDA seeks nominees to the National Dairy Board
6/23/2017 U.S. halts beef imports from Brazil amid food-safety concern
6/23/2017 USDA proposes additional methods of grading beef carcasses
6/22/2017 NAFTA ag officials pledge open markets
6/21/2017 In the Field: 2017 Census of Agriculture is coming
6/21/2017 Ag Sec. Perdue sets tone for NAFTA renegotiation during tour
6/21/2017 USDA brings near real time info on crops each Monday
6/20/2017 USDA reorganization takes shape
6/20/2017 Cattle ranchers sue to return country-of-origin labeling
6/20/2017 New Bee Better certification for farmers and ranchers who help bees on America's working lands!
6/19/2017 Ag Secretary Perdue explains why USDA is leading the rural prosperity
6/19/2017 NCC urges USDA to suspend organic livestock handling rule
6/16/2017 USDA proposes rule paving way for cooked Chinese chicken imports
6/14/2017 Hazlett to lead Rural Development at USDA
6/14/2017 Ag subcommittee highlights importance of watershed maintenance in rural America
6/14/2017 Watchdog group sues USDA for names of poultry companies
6/12/2017 Support the farmer fair practices rules, comments due Monday!
6/12/2017 FSIS releases 5-year accomplishment report
6/9/2017 USDA announces more than $22 million in conservation innovation
6/9/2017 Perdue completes first trip abroad
6/5/2017 Waiting on Undersecretary for Trade & Foreign Relations
6/2/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2017
6/1/2017 USDA seeks applications for community development grants
5/30/2017 Perdue advocates public-private partnerships
5/30/2017 Agriculture secretary says he’ll push for more wildfire funding
5/30/2017 Raw Pork Products Exploratory Sampling Program
5/30/2017 Peanut farmers asked to comment on rule revising Seg. 1 standards
5/26/2017 USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee nomination period begins June 15
5/26/2017 When should we start paying attention to crop condition ratings for corn and soybeans?
5/26/2017 Organic meat rule: Science or perception?
5/23/2017 NASS to conduct two major surveys
5/19/2017 Secretary Perdue provides outlook and overview at House Ag Committee hearing
5/18/2017 New additions to 2017 ag census
5/18/2017 Sec. Perdue: Trade undersecretary will be “million-mile flyer”
5/17/2017 USDA’s top science position may go to non-scientist
5/17/2017 Faster, less costly test detects toxins
5/12/2017 As farmers worry, agriculture chief to promote trade
5/12/2017 Secretary Perdue announces creation of undersecretary for trade and USDA reorganization
5/12/2017 Proposed reorganization of USDA trades away rural development
5/10/2017 Delay of organic livestock and poultry rules
5/5/2017 NPPC working to include FMD vaccine bank in 2018 Farm Bill
5/2/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for May 2017
4/26/2017 Farmers’ job-take care of the soil. USDA’s job-help them do it
4/26/2017 USDA to launch study on antimicrobial use in pork operations
4/26/2017 Peanut farmers asked if revenue crop insurance meeting their needs
4/26/2017 Senate confirms Perdue for agriculture secretary, farm groups respond
4/25/2017 Chairman Conaway applauds the confirmation of Secretary Perdue
4/24/2017 USDA to weigh in on whether organic farming means using soil
4/24/2017 Farmer input needed for 2017 national cover crop survey
4/20/2017 No Organic Checkoff Coalition
4/19/2017 Ag secretary just one of hundreds of USDA vacancies
4/18/2017 USDA announces 2017 cotton loan rate differentials
4/17/2017 Census of Agriculture countdown begins
4/17/2017 USDA seeks to advance modernized pork slaughter
4/14/2017 Farmers dismayed over rule delay
4/14/2017 USDA announces $150.2 million in funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative
4/14/2017 Groups ask president to shut down USDA’s animal ID road tour
4/13/2017 Farmers dismayed that USDA delays fair practice rule
4/13/2017 U.S. beef gains expanded access to Thailand
4/12/2017 GIPSA rule delayed again
4/12/2017 USDA announces $4.2 million to repay educational loans for veterinarians
4/4/2017 FSIS updates raw pork sampling program
4/4/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for April 2017
4/3/2017 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
4/3/2017 FSIS announces April 1, 2017 implementation date for recordkeeping requirements at retail
3/31/2017 USDA offers renewal options for expiring Conservation Stewardship Program contracts
3/30/2017 USDA announces loan rates for wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, rice and pulse crops
3/28/2017 NCBA calls on USDA to withdraw GIPSA rule
3/27/2017 NCC calls for withdrawal of ‘GIPSA Rules’
3/27/2017 Per Acre Payment Caps: Their role as payment limits
3/27/2017 Resources for farms and agricultural producers webinar -Tues, April 4
3/24/2017 Brazilian meat scandal leads USDA to redouble food inspection efforts
3/22/2017 USDA seeks project proposals to protect and restore critical wetlands
3/22/2017 Apply now for EQIP Working Lands for Wildlife Golden Winged Warbler, NWQI, Organic Initiative
3/22/2017 Apply now for 2017 EQIP Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW)-Target Species: Northern Bobwhite Quail
3/22/2017 Census of Agriculture countdown begins for America’s farmers and ranchers
3/14/2017 Agriculture nominee to distance himself from businesses
3/13/2017 Perdue nomination paperwork submitted
3/9/2017 Candidates for National Pork Board submitted to USDA (2 NC producers)
3/9/2017 The federal safety net for 2017
3/8/2017 USDA announces over $60 million in grant availability for specialty crop industry
3/7/2017 USDA extends comments on donated foods processing
3/2/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2017
2/28/2017 Federal Department of Agriculture adds back inspection reports on animal testing labs to website
2/27/2017 Estimated 2016 ARC-CO payments
2/27/2017 New resource for farmers and educators interested in conducting on-farm research
2/24/2017 USDA to collect data on farmland rental rates
2/23/2017 2017 NC FSA Market Summit Feb. 28 in Smithfield
2/20/2017 Planting intentions survey coming up
2/20/2017 USDA to survey farmers’ planting intentions for 2017
2/16/2017 Register now for 2017 NC FSA Market Summit on Feb. 28 in Smithfield
2/16/2017 USDA to hold meeting on undeclared allergens
2/15/2017 Efforts launched to restore animal welfare docs to USDA site
2/9/2017 AMS delays organic animal welfare rule until May
2/9/2017 USDA gathering new data on organic agriculture production
2/9/2017 Ag law center to host webinar on state & federal checkoff programs
2/8/2017 USDA removes personal information from website related to Animal Welfare Act
2/7/2017 New GIPSA rule delayed for two months
2/6/2017 Salmonella declared as an adulterant? It’s a matter of time, Dopp says
2/2/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for February 2017
2/1/2017 Changes on horizon for cotton quality insurance provisions for farmers
2/1/2017 Federal hiring freeze disrupts USDA's food safety testing
1/31/2017 Trump budget being watched for attacks on USDA programs
1/30/2017 Growing demand for FSA loans in 2016 shows importance of credit
1/30/2017 Organic animal welfare final rule – what it says and what’s next
1/26/2017 Media blackout order issued on USDA-ARS information
1/23/2017 Clovis takes lead in installing Trump team at USDA
1/23/2017 FSIS label proposal to mirror FDA, revise serving size, drop fat calories
1/23/2017 Falling response rates to USDA crop surveys: Why it matters
1/23/2017 USDA Crop Surveys- Falling response rates from producers
1/20/2017 Trump picks Perdue for agriculture secretary, ending historically long search
1/20/2017 NC producers appointed to National Pork Producers Delegate Body
1/20/2017 Industry reacts to Trump's ag secretary nominee
1/19/2017 AP Source: Trump picks former Ga. Gov. Perdue to lead USDA
1/19/2017 Chairman Conaway disappointed in organic animal welfare rule
1/19/2017 USDA to measure financial well-being of North Carolina corn sector
1/19/2017 NRCS extending program sign-up for western counties impacted by drought
1/19/2017 USDA announces deregulation of GE creeping bentgrass
1/19/2017 Organic livestock handling rule goes into effect
1/18/2017 Deer in the (COOL) headlights
1/18/2017 FSIS issues new notice on slaughter, humane handling
1/17/2017 USDA delays rule on livestock handling at slaughterhouses
1/17/2017 FSIS issues notice on humane handling and slaughter
1/17/2017 USDA issues proposed rule to amend COOL provisions; invites public comments
1/16/2017 USDA announces $27 million in grants available to support the local food sector
1/16/2017 USDA cleared to publish organic animal welfare standards
1/16/2017 USDA expands grasslands conservation program to small-scale livestock producers
1/16/2017 Vilsack exits USDA week early, Trump promises nominee 'soon'
1/16/2017 DOE and USDA issue Notice of Intent for biomass research and development initiative
1/13/2017 USDA announces Farm Service Agency cooperative agreements
1/12/2017 USDA’s Farm Service Agency expands Bridges to Opportunity nationwide
1/11/2017 Opinion: All producers will lose under new GIPSA rules
1/10/2017 USDA seeks nominees for the National Peanut Board
1/10/2017 USDA seeks dismissal of pork trademark lawsuit
1/9/2017 Outgoing state FSA director looks to the future of agriculture
1/9/2017 New report proposes more fish, less milk for USDA's WIC program
1/9/2017 USDA microloan program is a good fit for small family farms
1/6/2017 NC FSA director to leave January 20th
1/6/2017 US requires import certificates for organic products from Mexico
1/4/2017 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for January 2017
1/3/2017 Former Georgia governor expected to get USDA nomination
1/3/2017 New food hub to bring jobs, healthier eating to Bethel
1/3/2017 AMS adds animal welfare assessment programs
1/2/2017 USDA seeking nominations to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
12/30/2016 What FSIS will charge in 2017 for inspection services
12/30/2016 USDA makes it easier to transfer land to the next generation of farmers and ranchers
12/29/2016 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
12/29/2016 Trump's ag secretary search tests his support from farmers
12/29/2016 Trump meets with ag secretary candidates
12/26/2016 After a long fight, new rules defend small farmers. For now
12/26/2016 Cattlemen press USDA on China beef trade
12/23/2016 USDA Farm Service Agency county committee elections update
12/22/2016 FSIS expands salmonella testing of imports to pork
12/22/2016 USDA provides new cost share opportunities for organic producers and handlers
12/21/2016 USDA surveying cattle operations
12/21/2016 USDA issues report on investments to grow the rural economy
12/21/2016 APHIS provides $57.8 million in FY 2017 to protect ag through the 2014 Farm Bill
12/20/2016 Poultry industry weighs in on new GIPSA rules
12/20/2016 Increased inspections, more focus on imports in latest FSIS strategic plan
12/16/2016 NPPC: GIPSA rule would harm pork producers
12/15/2016 USDA rolls out final GIPSA rule, sparking furious reaction from meat groups
12/15/2016 Respond to National Ag Classification Survey
12/15/2016 USDA announces Farmer Fair Practices Rules - Clarifications for industry & protections for farmers
12/15/2016 USDA revises guidance on date labeling to reduce food waste
12/14/2016 USDA-NASS sends National Agricultural Classification Survey ahead of 2017 census of agriculture
12/12/2016 Additional financial incentives for CRP participants to improve forest health
12/12/2016 Pesticide data report starts new debate cycle on fresh produce
12/9/2016 Conaway commends USDA for changing SNAP retailer rule
12/8/2016 USDA announces new conservation opportunities to improve water quality and restore wildlife habitat
12/8/2016 USDA announces no extra storage areas needed for 2016-crop cotton marketing assistance loan program
12/8/2016 USDA expands farm loans for Native Americans farming and ranching on tribal land
12/5/2016 Local farms, farmers get $600K from USDA
12/5/2016 Announcing rescheduled FSA EZ Guarantee Lender webinar sessions
12/2/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for December 2016
12/2/2016 USDA outlines proposes revisions to poultry, meat nutritional fact panel
12/1/2016 USDA partners with farmers and ranchers to protect more than 500,000 acres of working grasslands
11/30/2016 Area ranchers, livestock producers may be eligible for financial assistance
11/25/2016 Farmer fair practice rules could be an easy win for Trump Administration
11/25/2016 NASS surveys have direct impact on critical farm programs
11/23/2016 USDA changes prevented planting coverage for some crops
11/23/2016 Roberts' staff chief to lead Trump's USDA transition team
11/21/2016 USDA to begin county estimates surveys
11/21/2016 USDA seeking nominations to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
11/21/2016 USDA’s agency realignment is a good move for historically underserved farmers
11/18/2016 USDA releases 2015 Annual Pesticide Data Program Summary
11/17/2016 USDA awards funds for fiscal year 2017 market development programs
11/16/2016 Food and ag science will shape our future
11/14/2016 99% samples tested by USDA have safe residue levels
11/14/2016 Groups urge USDA to expand access to antibiotic-free chicken in schools
11/14/2016 New grasslands conservation opportunity for small dairy operations
11/11/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2016
11/11/2016 FSIS issues notice on nutrition labeling
11/11/2016 Veterans returning to civilian life bring skill and talent to farm and ranch
11/11/2016 USDA resumes incentives to grow the bioeconomy and improve forest health
11/10/2016 USDA will contact farmers to get vital year-end crop numbers
11/9/2016 USDA accepting nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
11/8/2016 FSIS 5-year plan includes more sampling, performance standards review
11/7/2016 USDA expands working-lands conservation opportunities through CRP
11/7/2016 Major questions remain as USDA announces 2017 CSP sign-up
11/4/2016 FSA County Committee elections to begin; producers to receive ballots week of Nov. 7
11/1/2016 Etheridge thanks Secretary Vilsack for quick response in signing 39 natural disaster designations
10/31/2016 NC group receives USDA NIFA funding for food safety outreach, education
10/31/2016 USDA announces enrollment period for safety net coverage in 2017
10/31/2016 USDA invests $1.7 billion to protect sensitive agricultural lands through CRP
10/26/2016 USDA officials tour store to honor cooperative business model
10/25/2016 Apply now for REAP loans and grants
10/24/2016 NIFA announces funding available for organic ag research, education and Extension projects
10/21/2016 USDA announces streamlined guaranteed loans and additional lender category for small-scale operators
10/21/2016 U.S and Mexico establish committee to support organic trade partnership
10/20/2016 NRCS rolls out regs for new Ag Conservation Easement Program
10/20/2016 USDA announces $7 million available for wood products and wood energy markets
10/18/2016 NC receives more than $1 million in USDA funding to support specialty crop production
10/18/2016 MAP and FMD cost-benefit study
10/17/2016 USDA moves forward with GIPSA rules
10/17/2016 Livestock and poultry industry groups continue efforts to stall USDA protections for farmers
10/17/2016 NSAC applauds USDA for moving forward with Farmer Fair Practices Rules
10/17/2016 USDA launches public-private rural investment program
10/12/2016 USDA offers NC farmers and livestock producers immediate disaster assistance
10/12/2016 USDA celebrates progress during National School Lunch Week and Farm to School month
10/10/2016 AMS finds 'inappropriate conduct,' but no violations at American Egg Board
10/10/2016 USDA announces increased support to expand and diversify the U.S. agriculture workforce
10/10/2016 FSIS to hold livestock haulers accountable for animal welfare at slaughterhouses
10/6/2016 USDA acts to preserve Grass Fed standard
10/6/2016 FSIS seeks comments on animal-raising claims on labels
10/5/2016 USDA issues safety-net payments to farmers in response to 2015 market downturn
10/4/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for October 2016
10/3/2016 USDA announces 2017 upland cotton marketing assistance loan rate
10/3/2016 FSIS updates guidelines on animal-raising label claims
9/30/2016 NC receives USDA funding to support minority and veteran farmers and ranchers
9/30/2016 USDA commits $56 million for local and community food projects, organic research
9/29/2016 USDA, industry trading data ahead of primal testing for salmonella
9/28/2016 USDA designates Madison County in North Carolina as a primary natural disaster area
9/27/2016 NC producers appointed to soybean board
9/26/2016 USDA announces FY 2017 sugar loan rates, allotment and marketing allocations
9/23/2016 FSIS directive targets HPAI, agro-terrorism
9/22/2016 FSIS updates non-GMO label process for meat products
9/20/2016 Industry groups urge USDA to allow comments on GIPSA
9/16/2016 USDA seeks retailer volunteers for SNAP online purchasing pilot
9/15/2016 APHIS seeking feedback on draft plan for responding to emerging animal diseases
9/14/2016 USDA looks into corn, potatoes and vegetable production practices
9/14/2016 NIFA-ARS to host animal health stakeholder webinar series
9/12/2016 First opportunity for public input on GMO labeling law implementation
9/12/2016 Land Tenure and Turnover: How are beginning farmers affected?
9/12/2016 FSIS surprises industry with move toward testing beef primals
9/12/2016 Changes for largest conservation program
9/12/2016 FSIS delays egg product export regulations enforcement date
9/12/2016 FSIS official outlines more upcoming policy proposals
9/9/2016 Ag research service working on biodegradable and edible packaging
9/9/2016 76 small businesses receive $7.4 million in research grants
9/9/2016 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
9/7/2016 Fire breaks out at threatened USDA facility
9/5/2016 USDA announces availability of additional farm loan funding
9/5/2016 Conservation Stewardship Program ‘reinvention’: What to look for in the upcoming overhaul
9/2/2016 Proposed rule would add more categories for imported veal
9/2/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for September 2016
8/31/2016 USDA to reopen offices in NC, 4 other states after threats
8/31/2016 Threats force closure of USDA offices
8/31/2016 USDA designates Cherokee County in North Carolina as primary natural disaster areas
8/30/2016 USDA to add three muscles to ham primal
8/29/2016 USDA seeks comments on Standards for Grades of Carcass Beef
8/29/2016 FSIS to begin testing all pasteurized egg products for Listeria monocytogenes
8/29/2016 Farm Bill income cap for program payment eligibility affects few farms
8/26/2016 USDA shell egg and egg products purchase program announced
8/25/2016 Op-Ed: We rid NC State Fair of Big Lick horse show – now let’s go national
8/25/2016 FSIS sets deadline for comment on non-GMO labels
8/25/2016 Secretary Vilsack to speak at Global Leaders Forum on Agriculture and Trade
8/24/2016 USDA to purchase surplus cheese for food banks and families, continue to assist dairy producers
8/24/2016 USDA seeks applications for FY 2017 National Clean Plant Network cooperative agreements
8/24/2016 Open Mic Interview: U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
8/23/2016 ARC could soothe 2016 corn crop pain
8/23/2016 USDA designates 2 counties in NC as primary natural disaster areas
8/22/2016 FSIS allows ‘non-GMO’ claims on labels
8/19/2016 NC receives USDA funding to cultivate the next generation of farmers and ranchers
8/19/2016 USDA to measure small grain production
8/17/2016 APHIS announces intent to prepare an EIS for glyphosate-resistant creeping bentgrass
8/17/2016 NIFA announces $3.1 million in available funding to train the next generation of ag leaders
8/16/2016 USDA finalizes swine price reporting changes
8/16/2016 Dairy farmers seek $150 M in aid from USDA
8/15/2016 USDA, OIE agree 14 countries are negligible risk for BSE
8/11/2016 Non-browning Fuji apple set to gain APHIS approval
8/10/2016 USDA rejects more Vietnamese catfish
8/10/2016 USDA begins national project to quantify effects of agricultural conservation
8/10/2016 USDA to host Pesticde Data Program stakeholder meeting
8/8/2016 Upcoming webinar on the newly expanded Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
8/5/2016 USDA announces safety net assistance for milk producers due to tightening dairy margins
8/3/2016 USDA announces loan rates for 2016 crop peanuts
8/2/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2016
8/1/2016 Nominations accepted for FSA committees
8/1/2016 Have access improvements to the federal crop insurance program gone far enough?
7/29/2016 NASS fall surveys allows producers to track performance
7/29/2016 Don’t miss cotton ginning assistance deadline
7/27/2016 USDA issues final request for proposals for highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine
7/26/2016 NC producers reminded of nearing deadline to submit nominations for FSA county committees
7/26/2016 FSIS expands small plant help desk, launches virtual representative
7/22/2016 Crop insurance: Steady as she goes
7/22/2016 USDA reminds NC producers of Aug. 1 deadline to enroll in ARC and PLC programs
7/22/2016 USDA postpones referendum for the Softwood Lumber Research and Promotion Program
7/21/2016 Another food labeling kerfuffle in the offing
7/21/2016 USDA initiative can help lower variable crop input costs
7/20/2016 AMS proposes changes to beef and soybean checkoff programs
7/18/2016 Ag groups say USDA laid an egg with organic welfare rule
7/15/2016 Perdue, NCC at odds over stringent USDA care standards for organic chicken
7/14/2016 USDA announces changes to improve humane handling of veal calves
7/13/2016 Ag Secretary Vilsack proclaims August 7-13 National Farmers Market Week
7/12/2016 USDA to help 821 rural small businesses boost renewable energy use, save on energy costs
7/12/2016 USDA makes it easier to export U.S. meat to Cuba
7/12/2016 Food stamps program (SNAP) discriminates in favor of ineligible aliens
7/12/2016 FSIS to begin posting location-specific food safety data online
7/11/2016 Demand for beginning farmer support programs greatly exceeds available funding
7/8/2016 USDA makes $2.6 million investment in specialty crop industry
7/8/2016 Guaranteed lender narrative questions and answers
7/8/2016 USDA builds on record of crop insurance success for America’s farmers and ranchers
7/7/2016 USDA to renew National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
7/7/2016 FSIS updates nation's food safety system
7/7/2016 Dairy producers can enroll today to protect milk production margins
7/6/2016 Farm Bill Section 10007 FY17 Update – General public help session webinars scheduled
7/5/2016 Pork producers oppose animal welfare standards for organic
7/5/2016 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
7/5/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2016
7/5/2016 USDA introduces ‘fix’ in testing for Salmonella in poultry
7/5/2016 ‘False labeling’ is ag secretary’s jurisdiction, Aosseys say in appeal
6/30/2016 USDA finalizes insurance provisions of 2014 farm bill
6/29/2016 Cotton group responds to cotton ginning cost sharing program
6/28/2016 Judge strikes down USDA compost guidance, orders a do-over
6/28/2016 Record-keeping rule on ground beef delayed
6/27/2016 Uncle Sam wants you — to become a farmer
6/24/2016 During National Pollinator Week, USDA announces key measures to improve pollinator health
6/23/2016 Foreign catfish discover the U.S. really does have borders
6/22/2016 USDA scientists and beekeepers swap colonies to better bees
6/22/2016 USDA updates Scrapie Free Flock Certification program standards
6/22/2016 USDA organic fertilizer rule buried over APA stink
6/21/2016 USDA acts to ease credit crunch for guaranteed farm ownership loans
6/21/2016 FSA County Committees now accepting nominations
6/20/2016 FSIS publishes final rule to modernize and streamline export regulations
6/17/2016 USDA continues citation focus against inhumane treatment
6/15/2016 Deadline for Value Added Producer Grants June 24
6/10/2016 USDA leads trade mission to Ukraine and Romania
6/10/2016 Big Agricultural Resource Management Survey underway
6/9/2016 USDA launches Local Food Marketing Practices Survey
6/8/2016 FSIS clarifies rule on mechanically tenderized beef
6/8/2016 USDA extends comment period for organic production practices
6/7/2016 USDA to provide $300M to help cotton producers
6/7/2016 $3 million available to assist socially disadvantaged business groups
6/6/2016 Chinese catfish cargo retreats from USDA inspectors
6/3/2016 USDA proposes changes to organic livestock, poultry production requirements
6/3/2016 FSIS to assess poultry pathogen reduction efforts in July
6/3/2016 Safe Food Coalition says safe handling labels need a rewrite
6/2/2016 NASS collecting data for annual survey
6/2/2016 USDA unveils new improvement to streamline crop reporting
6/1/2016 File acreage report once, data will be shared
6/1/2016 Colistin-resistant bacteria found in United States
6/1/2016 Feds delay poultry testing; expect many operations to fail
5/31/2016 USDA leads ethanol trade mission to Mexico
5/30/2016 USDA issues extension for Actively Engaged in Farming determinations
5/27/2016 USDA offers targeted farm loan funding for underserved groups and beginning farmers
5/24/2016 USDA resumes incentives to grow and harvest biomass for energy and biobased products
5/23/2016 USDA awards $4.5 million in rural community development grants
5/23/2016 FSIS expands metals testing in Siluriformes (catfish) muscle
5/20/2016 USDA NASS to conduct surveys in June
5/20/2016 FSIS rolls out veterinarian recruitment program
5/19/2016 USDA announces $21 million available for bioeconomy research and development
5/18/2016 USDA announces $10.7 million available for critical water research
5/18/2016 USDA increases FY 2016 U.S. sugar overall allotment quantity and raw cane sugar import access
5/17/2016 USDA lowers cost to refinance rural housing loans
5/17/2016 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces $130 million for foundational ag research, education and Extension
5/16/2016 USDA cites progress on steps to reduce livestock greenhouse gas
5/16/2016 New “Farmers’ Guide” helps organic producers apply for buffer initiative
5/16/2016 USDA awards funds to expand, accelerate wood energy and wood products markets in 19 states
5/13/2016 USDA launches first-ever Local Foods survey- NC farms rank 3rd in CSA arrangements
5/11/2016 Pecan farmers pass Federal Marketing Order for research and promotion
5/11/2016 USDA announces $2.4 million in available funding to relieve veterinary shortages
5/11/2016 NC receives USDA funding to help farms and small businesses conserve energy
5/11/2016 USDA funds poultry nanovaccine research
5/10/2016 NC Biotech Center receives $10 million in green energy research
5/6/2016 USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program results
5/5/2016 NC receives USDA funding to strengthen rural communities
5/5/2016 USDA proposes changes to organic livestock, poultry production requirements
5/5/2016 A question of the Secretary of Agriculture’s jurisdiction
5/4/2016 USDA awards $16 million for research into sustainable crop and livestock production methods
5/3/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for May 2016
5/3/2016 USDA announces $6 million in available funding for antimicrobial resistance research
5/2/2016 After The Battle, The Harvest: Programs help vets move into farming
5/2/2016 Seeking applications for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI
5/2/2016 USDA offers new loans for portable farm storage and handling equipment
4/29/2016 USDA offers new resource to help food hubs improve financial performance
4/28/2016 USDA establishes new partnerships to link underserved farmers to FSA programs
4/27/2016 Ag groups comment on APHIS proposal to revise biotech regulations
4/27/2016 USDA to allow continued payments for “Other White Meat” trademarks
4/22/2016 More local food, more food safety risk, more federal grants
4/21/2016 Money available for researchers to develop innovative approaches to pest control
4/21/2016 Cornucopia Institute files suit against USDA
4/21/2016 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to travel to Japan, Vietnam
4/20/2016 U.S. could open door to Polish poultry
4/19/2016 USDA officials diagnose rural America's needs
4/19/2016 USDA seeks applications for nearly $12 million in broadband grants for rural communities
4/19/2016 Proposed GIPSA Rider aims to silence America’s contract farmers
4/19/2016 $4.7 Million available in grants for food safety training, outreach and technical assistance
4/18/2016 USDA launches first-ever Local Foods survey
4/18/2016 Eligibility of Poland to export poultry and poultry products to the United States
4/15/2016 USDA announces 2016 cotton loan rate differentials
4/15/2016 US government to buy wild blueberries to help prop up prices
4/15/2016 FSA Guaranteed Loan Narratives webinar
4/15/2016 FSIS finalizes rule on poultry classes
4/13/2016 Daily Market Rates effective 04/13/2016
4/13/2016 USDA Expands SafetyNet for Dairy Operations Adding NextGeneration Family Members
4/12/2016 Daily Market Rates
4/11/2016 GroupGAP Offers Affordable Certification Option for Small and Mid-sized Farms
4/11/2016 USDA Announces $44 million Available for Value-Added Agriculture
4/11/2016 USDA AMS: Number of organic operations grows by 12%
4/11/2016 USDA: Winter wheat 59% good/excellent vs 44% year ago
4/11/2016 Daily Market Rates
4/8/2016 Red meat, it's what's for dinner again as beef prices tumble
4/8/2016 USDA proposing changes to organic livestock, poultry production requirements
4/7/2016 Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Turkey, Pork, And Beef Products
4/7/2016 Daily Market Rates effective 04/07/2016
4/7/2016 USDA announces loan rates for wheat, feed grains and oilseeds
4/6/2016 USDA seeks partner proposals to protect and restore critical wetlands
4/5/2016 USDA announces new GroupGAP program for the produce industry
4/5/2016 USDA seeks nominations for the National Organic Standards Board
4/4/2016 USDA designates 6 counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster areas
4/4/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for April 2016
4/4/2016 USDA announces over $90 million available to support local food systems, specialty crop producers
4/1/2016 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to travel to Germany and France
4/1/2016 Food LINC initiative connects NC rural farmers with urban buyers
4/1/2016 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
3/31/2016 USDA announces loan rates for rice and pulse crops
3/30/2016 Farmers reminded to respond to the 2015 Certified Organic Survey
3/29/2016 Groups pushing for strong grass-fed standard
3/28/2016 NPPC to USDA: Defend ‘Other White Meat’ Sale
3/25/2016 APHIS backs two new lines of GE corn
3/25/2016 USDA offers new toolkit to assess economic impact of local foods
3/24/2016 Farm, consumer groups urge grass-fed label guidance
3/23/2016 USDA OKs using check-off money to promote sales to Cuba
3/23/2016 USDA seeks applications for loans and grants to help grow rural businesses
3/22/2016 ‘Major deficiencies’ in USDA testing program - Pew
3/21/2016 FSIS revives proposal on trichinae in pork
3/21/2016 USDA announces rural schools payments
3/21/2016 USDA consolidates regulations for pork and thermally processed meat and poultry products
3/17/2016 USDA to amend Egg Research and Promotion Regulations
3/16/2016 New commodity certificate exchange rules and what you need to know
3/16/2016 Farm to School programs invest nearly $800 million in local economies
3/15/2016 Ag secretary Vilsack eats crow because of pork
3/11/2016 Ag Secretary Vilsack leads business leaders on trade mission to Peru, Chile
3/11/2016 Vilsack to consult pork industry before settling HSUS suit
3/11/2016 Pew study finds USDA chemical testing of meat inadequate
3/10/2016 Audiocast set for antibiotics alternatives workshop
3/9/2016 USDA scientist and neonic critic Jonathan Lundgren: Whistleblower or out-of-control activist?
3/8/2016 USDA commits $20 million to nnovative conservation projects
3/8/2016 HACCP validation deadline approaches for small facilities
3/7/2016 Was a USDA scientist muzzled because of his bee research?
3/3/2016 Nominations for United Soybean Board due April 14
3/3/2016 NC producer named to American Egg Board
3/2/2016 USDA oversight of catfish inspection begins today
3/2/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2016
3/1/2016 National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to host public meeting
3/1/2016 $18 million available to support research at historically black land-grant universities
2/29/2016 Additional opportunities for organic farmers are available through the Farm Service Agency
2/29/2016 Seventeen new watersheds added to National Water Quality Initiative
2/26/2016 Agriculture Secretary seeks ways to help cotton growers
2/26/2016 Op-Ed: SNAP truly a lifesaver for many North Carolinians
2/26/2016 Conaway: Agriculture secretary can relieve crisis in cotton country
2/25/2016 FSIS to hold outreach meetings for importers on inspection of Siluriformes fish
2/25/2016 Referendum set for proposed pecan marketing order
2/25/2016 USDA sets dates for the blueberry research and promotion program referendum
2/25/2016 APHIS seeks to streamline approval process for related GE organisms
2/24/2016 NC receives USDA loan to boost rural economic development
2/24/2016 Fact Sheet: USDA investments in rural opportunity
2/24/2016 USDA Pesticide Data Program to hold annual conference in California
2/22/2016 USDA, partners to invest $720 million in large-scale, targeted conservation projects
2/19/2016 USDA expands insurance options for farmers transitioning to certified organic agriculture
2/17/2016 Farm Bill best paired with nutrition
2/17/2016 USDA NIFA announces listening sessions on Veterinary Services Grant Program
2/17/2016 USDA makes $1.85 million available to improve alfalfa and forage crop research, best practices
2/17/2016 USDA proposes policies to improve food access, healthy choices for low-income Americans
2/17/2016 Crop insurance continues expansion while improper payment rate falls
2/16/2016 APHIS proposes deregulation for Syngenta, Monsanto corn varieties
2/15/2016 USDA, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation promote farming, ranching to military veterans
2/15/2016 New USDA ruling protects contract poultry growers
2/12/2016 USDA Secretary Vilsack announces $58.25 million to protect ag and plants from pests and diseases
2/12/2016 USDA sees strong demand for Conservation Reserve Program
2/11/2016 USDA announces meeting of Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health
2/10/2016 USDA sets protocol for payments in case of bird flu outbreaks
2/9/2016 USDA designates 4 more NC counties as primary natural disaster areas because of rain, flooding
2/9/2016 NC producers appointed to National Pork Producers Delegate Body
2/8/2016 On cottonseed, oilseed and what the Farm Bill says
2/5/2016 FSIS gets inspectors up to speed on poultry carcass inspection duties
2/5/2016 Cotton leaders not ready to throw in the towel on oilseed designation
2/5/2016 USDA finalizes new food safety measures to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry
2/5/2016 USDA to invest $150 million through Conservation Stewardship Program
2/4/2016 Organic farmers: Look for NASS survey in your mailbox
2/4/2016 USDA to offer certificates for farm commodities pledged to marketing loans
2/4/2016 USDA celebrates a record of conservation successes
2/2/2016 Secretary Vilsack, designate cottonseed as ‘other oilseed’ and help
2/2/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for February 2016
2/1/2016 Former ag secretary John Block’s weekly commentary – “A case against mandatory GMO labeling”
2/1/2016 U.S. in danger of losing beef exports to Japan: USDA
1/29/2016 USDA seeks proposals for market-based wetland protection systems
1/28/2016 Half of dairy farms sign up for farm bill program
1/28/2016 USDA changes Grass Fed Marketing Claim Standard
1/28/2016 USDA seeks fellowship applications for future agricultural scientists, science educators
1/28/2016 USDA renews agricultural air quality task force, appoints members
1/27/2016 What you need to know about new dietary guidelines
1/27/2016 GIPSA seeking comments on services currently offered or needed to market grain and related products
1/27/2016 USDA APHIS proposes to change bovine TB and brucellosis rules
1/26/2016 Krysta Harden, a ‘Georgia farm girl,’ leaving USDA
1/26/2016 USDA’s top vet moves into trade position
1/26/2016 High Point to receive federal technical assistance for farmers’ market
1/26/2016 Preferred Lender (PLP) webinar training sessions
1/26/2016 USDA seeks nominees for national blueberry promotion board
1/25/2016 APHIS sets reimbursement rates and announces bird flu vaccine protocols
1/25/2016 FSIS held meeting on inspection of siluriformes fish-meeting planned for Raleigh
1/25/2016 USDA expands microloans to help farmers purchase farmland and improve property
1/22/2016 USDA to launch retail listeria pilot project next week
1/21/2016 USDA leading trade mission to Peru and Chile - March 2016
1/21/2016 Early bird registration deadline approaching for 92nd Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum
1/20/2016 Sixty Democrats ask Vilsack to delay new hog slaughter rule
1/20/2016 USDA expands microloans to help farmers purchase farmland and improve property
1/19/2016 Educational meetings set on catfish final rule
1/18/2016 Vilsack tapped to lead White House effort to reduce rural drug use
1/18/2016 GAO faults USDA's initial response to deadly pig disease outbreak
1/18/2016 USDA buys chicken, solicits turkey for food assistance programs
1/15/2016 USDA seeks comments on proposed pecan grade standards
1/15/2016 $8.8 million available to support food and ag sciences education at Hispanic-serving institutions
1/14/2016 USDA pesticide data program report confirms food safety
1/14/2016 Dairy has strong role in new dietary guidelines
1/13/2016 USDA designates 4 counties in VA as primary natural disaster areas; assistance to producers in NC
1/13/2016 USDA revokes grass fed label standard
1/13/2016 USDA 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel announced
1/11/2016 Sanderson exec, coalition press USDA on ‘natural’ label claims
1/8/2016 Dietary Guideline specifics on poultry and meat
1/8/2016 Men, teen boys advised to eat less meat
1/8/2016 Ag secretary on expanded market access for U.S. poultry, pork and beef exports to South Africa
1/8/2016 USDA to measure economic well-being of U.S. farms
1/8/2016 Lean meat in, sustainability out of new Dietary Guidelines
1/8/2016 New Dietary Guidelines shine light on fruits, vegetables in healthy diet
1/8/2016 USDA releases new dietary guidelines
1/7/2016 Vilsack raises legal concern about cotton subsidies, says decision due 'very soon'
1/7/2016 USDA names new head of animal care
1/6/2016 USDA issues updated swine enteric coronavirus disease federal order
1/6/2016 USDA announces expansion of the organic assessment exemption
1/5/2016 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Robert Wood Johnson Foundation study
1/5/2016 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to hold GMO labeling discussion
1/5/2016 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for January 2016
1/4/2016 FSIS announces 2016 rate changes for the basetime, overtime, holiday and laboratory services rates
1/4/2016 FSA Preferred Lender Program (PLP) webinar
12/23/2015 Court rejects challenge to poultry inspection rules from N.C. doctor
12/23/2015 USDA's new poultry inspection process survives legal challenge
12/23/2015 USDA Shares 2015 Results: Building a stronger rural America
12/21/2015 COOL rules suspended immediately
12/21/2015 USDA extends opportunities to participate in conservation initiatives in NC
12/18/2015 USDA designates 5 counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster areas
12/17/2015 USDA’s OIG studies processed-verified programs
12/17/2015 Federal agencies release update on national biogas activities
12/16/2015 FSIS tightens recordkeeping rule for ground beef makers
12/16/2015 USDA removes farm program payments to managers not actively engaged in farming
12/15/2015 Three countries update poultry export requirements
12/15/2015 USDA announces $3.4 million in funding through International Wheat Partnership Research Program
12/15/2015 USDA finalizes rule to ensure retailers can track sources of ground meats
12/14/2015 USDA to require permit for GE wheat field trials
12/14/2015 FSIS releases updated guide to help poultry processors reduce Salmonella, Campylobacter hazards
12/11/2015 USDA provides loan guarantee conditional commitment to build Georgia biofuel plant
12/11/2015 USDA announces funding available for organic agriculture research and Extension programs
12/10/2015 USDA announces early release of commodity tables for USDA's Agricultural Projections to 2025
12/9/2015 USDA announces strengthened Process Verified Program
12/7/2015 APHIS OK's Monsanto corn with increased ear biomass
12/4/2015 USDA announces enrollment period for safety net coverage in 2016
12/3/2015 NC producer appointed to Peanut Standards Board
12/3/2015 USDA announces 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum
12/2/2015 USDA improves access to capital for tribal farmlands with multiple owners
12/2/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for December 2015
12/2/2015 USDA begins 49th enrollment period for the Conservation Reserve Program
12/2/2015 Ag Secretary Vilsack to address global food security and climate change at COP21 in Paris
12/1/2015 Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Rural America at a Glance, 2015 Edition
11/30/2015 USDA releases final rule establishing inspection program for Siluriformes fish, including catfish
11/27/2015 ACEP deadline for 2016 funding is January 15, 2016
11/27/2015 USDA announces $350 million available to help protect and restore sensitive lands
11/27/2015 USDA will host Ag Outlook forum Feb. 25-26
11/27/2015 USDA funding expands broadband access to nearly six million rural Americans
11/27/2015 Farm Service Agency approves ARC-CO changes based on farm's location
11/24/2015 USDA sets deadline for proposals for the 2015 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
11/23/2015 Lawmakers push USDA to fund hemp research
11/23/2015 CAFOs and Cover Crops: A closer look at 2015 EQIP dollars
11/20/2015 USDA's new handbook highlights resources for conservation on organic farms
11/20/2015 USDA: Alternatives to antibiotics to keep food animals healthy
11/19/2015 NC receives more than $75,000 in USDA grants to expand broadband access
11/19/2015 U.S., Ghana announce Food for Progress agreements to increase agricultural productivity
11/19/2015 FACT SHEET: Helping U.S. exporters gain access to valuable overseas markets
11/18/2015 NC receives more than $50,000 to help schools connect with local farmers and ranchers
11/18/2015 USDA issues safetynet payments to North Carolina farmers facing market downturn
11/18/2015 FSIS updates compliance guideline with list of allergenic ingredients, foods
11/18/2015 USDA awards funds for fiscal year 2016 market development programs
11/17/2015 Vilsack: Permanent USDA presence needed in Cuba
11/17/2015 NC A&T receives USDA grants
11/17/2015 Retired USDA inspectors share concerns about HIMP project
11/16/2015 High demand for farm loans in 2015 with even greater demand on horizon for 2016
11/16/2015 USDA provides 2016 guidance for organic, high tunnel and other conservation initiatives
11/16/2015 FSIS releases new guide to help food processors control potential allergens, other hazards
11/13/2015 Bringing more farmers markets to service members
11/11/2015 NC agribusinesses receive USDA funding to develop new products, expand business lines
11/11/2015 USDA helps restore, manage longleaf pine forests on private lands
11/11/2015 Forest Service report highlights restoration progress made despite growing challenges
11/10/2015 USDA reminds dairy producers of Nov. 20 deadline
11/10/2015 USDA to provide ag credit training, expand opportunities for farmer veterans and beginning farmers
11/9/2015 NC receives USDA loan repayment awards to ensure access to veterinary services in rural areas
11/9/2015 NC farmer named to Minority Farmers Advisory Committee
11/9/2015 Regulatory update: Humane handling, labeling, commodity purchases
11/6/2015 USDA designates 11 counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster areas
11/6/2015 FSA County Committee elections to begin; producers to receive ballots week of Nov. 9
11/3/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2015
11/2/2015 NC receives $5 million from USDA for biofuel infrastructure
10/30/2015 Group petitions USDA to remove processed meat from school lunch program
10/30/2015 Vilsack urges support for TPP passage, disaster assistance program
10/30/2015 USDA designates 29 counties in South Carolina as primary natural disaster area
10/30/2015 USDA announces commitments to next generation of farmers and ranchers
10/29/2015 Buzzsaw of opposition fells plans for lumber promotion program
10/28/2015 Secretary Vilsack announces additional progress in addressing childhood hunger
10/27/2015 USDA names NC producer, 16 others to Soybean Board
10/27/2015 Proposed marketing order for pecans, invites public comment on recommended decision
10/27/2015 USDA increases membership on United Soybean Board
10/27/2015 USDA issues safety-net payments to farmers facing market downturn
10/27/2015 NC receives USDA funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
10/27/2015 USDA conducting review of American Egg Board alleged misconduct
10/26/2015 EU pleased at U.S. move on pig disease
10/23/2015 NC receives more than $60,000 in USDA loans for rural electric infrastructure projects
10/23/2015 USDA designates 19 NC counties as primary natural disaster areas
10/20/2015 Farmers to receive documentation of USDA services local offices issue receipts for services provided
10/15/2015 USDA awards two avian influenza vaccine contracts
10/15/2015 USDA unit sets plans to improve in-house residue testing
10/14/2015 DamWatch - Monitoring NC dams
10/12/2015 FSIS announces pilot project
10/12/2015 USDA offers assistance to Carolina farmers and ranchers affected by floods
10/9/2015 USDA announces $17 million to support America's beginning farmers and ranchers
10/8/2015 New USDA fact sheets illustrate state-by-state benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership
10/8/2015 NCSU receives USDA funding for critical agriculture production research
10/7/2015 FSIS posts latest report on dioxin in U.S. meat, poultry
10/7/2015 USDA seeks applications for $16.8 million in grants to help SNAP participants to buy healthy food
10/6/2015 USDA responds to New York Times article alleging cruelty (CORRECTION)
10/6/2015 USDA awards $113 million to support specialty crop production-NCSU received more than $6 million
10/6/2015 Veterans turned farmers harvest help from agencies
10/5/2015 NC receives nearly $400 million in USDA funding for local food systems, farmers markets
10/2/2015 2016 upland cotton marketing assistance loan rate announced
10/2/2015 USDA announces partnership with Association of Science-Technology Centers
10/2/2015 USDA designates 3 counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster areas
10/2/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for October 2015
10/1/2015 USDA seeks nominations for the National Organic Standards Board
9/30/2015 Civil rights concerns headline Latino farm, ranch gathering
9/30/2015 Vilsack opens crop insurance meeting
9/30/2015 USDA announces 2015 sugar loan rates and FY 2016 sugar program provisions
9/30/2015 NC receives USDA funding for rural businesses
9/29/2015 New #WomenInAg infographics show impact of women in agriculture in every state
9/29/2015 NC A&T receives $197,000 in USDA funding for farmer training
9/28/2015 Comment sought on plan to bolster oversight of GE wheat field trials
9/28/2015 USDA to expand group food safety certification for small growers
9/25/2015 Veteran farmers thrive with USDA, DoD partnership
9/24/2015 USDA designates 3 counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster areas
9/23/2015 USDA extends Dairy Margin Protection Program deadline
9/23/2015 USDA commits $2.5 million to expand new farmer education
9/21/2015 USDA releases plan for return of bird flu
9/17/2015 USDA, EPA, charitable groups set food waste reduction goals
9/16/2015 NCSU receives nearly $1 million from USDA conservation grant
9/15/2015 USDA, DOD to provide transitioning service members with agriculture training
9/14/2015 Farm to School grants have improved school nutrition, created new opportunities for farmers
9/11/2015 NC receives USDA Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership grant
9/11/2015 USDA designates 35 counties in SC as natural disaster areas-assistance to producers in NC
9/10/2015 Conaway responds to ERS annual report on food security in the U.S.
9/10/2015 New organic price elections available beginning with 2016 crop year
9/8/2015 Western NC group receives USDA funding for poultry workers
9/8/2015 USDA announces funding, seeks applications for Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
9/7/2015 FSIS releases guidance document for veal slaughter establishments
9/7/2015 FSA guaranteed loan program updates
9/4/2015 From eggs to trees, USDA promotional programs controversial
9/4/2015 Deadline to enroll in key Farm Bill safety net programs approaches
9/2/2015 USDA free ag marketing webinars
9/2/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for September 2015
9/1/2015 USDA approves Simplot's GE potato
8/31/2015 FSIS finalizes rule allowing Lithuania to export meat and meat products to the United States
8/31/2015 Cane and beet sugar reassignments announced
8/28/2015 Whole Farm coverage now available in every county across the nation
8/28/2015 Study documents school lunch fruit, vegetable plate waste
8/27/2015 Granville County SWCD Local Workgroup meeting
8/27/2015 Stanly County Local Workgroup meeting
8/26/2015 NC county Local Workgroup Meetings
8/24/2015 NC FSA: NAP insurance covers what crop insurance doesn’t
8/24/2015 Roaster proposed rule comment period
8/21/2015 Vilsack visits Southern catfish farm to talk development, bad regulations
8/21/2015 N.C. Forest Service centennial celebration is Aug. 25 at Clemmons Educational State Forest
8/21/2015 USDA encourages producers to consider risk protection coverage before fall crop sales deadlines
8/20/2015 USDA to stockpile avian influenza vaccine
8/20/2015 USDA announces incentives to establish biomass crops
8/19/2015 Local Workgroup meetings scheduled
8/18/2015 USDA mulls next steps in HSUS suit over pork checkoff
8/18/2015 USDA adds more eligible commodities for Farm Storage Facility Loans
8/18/2015 USDA proposes to amend list of allowed and prohibited substances for use in organic ag
8/17/2015 NC county Local Workgroup meetings
8/14/2015 Workgroup meetings scheduled for NC counties
8/13/2015 Local Workgroup meetings scheduled for NC counties
8/12/2015 USDA seeks comment on Monsanto's latest herbicide-tolerant corn
8/12/2015 APHIS to lead 'nationally coordinated program' to manage feral swine
8/12/2015 FSIS updates research priorities
8/11/2015 Four Triad solar projects get boost from USDA program
8/11/2015 New McGovern-Dole projects to benefit more than 2.5 million children worldwide
8/10/2015 Comment period for the disposition of non-ambulatory disabled veal calves closes soon
8/10/2015 NC receives USDA funding for solar and other renewable energy projects
8/7/2015 USDA to survey NC small grain producers
8/7/2015 Weekend of National Farmers Market Week approaches
8/6/2015 USDA will stockpile avian flu vaccine for possible fall outbreak, needs more money for battle
8/4/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2015
8/3/2015 NC farmers markets part of USDA promotion of fresh foods
8/3/2015 Deadline for FSA nominations today
7/31/2015 NC producers reminded of nearing deadline to submit nominations for FSA county committees
7/31/2015 USDA announces available funding for Farm Bill broadband loan program
7/30/2015 Apple, peach farmers see expanded crop options
7/28/2015 USDA to update food safety practices survey data from producers, processors
7/27/2015 USDA issues deregulation decision on Enlist cotton trait
7/27/2015 Improved financing options available for produce farmers
7/27/2015 USDA, Microsoft to launch "Innovation Challenge" to address food resiliency
7/24/2015 USDA broadens crop insurance options for fruit and nut producers
7/21/2015 USDA sees no plant pest risk in Monsanto GE corn product
7/17/2015 Next Week at the Agriculture Committe: USDA oversight
7/17/2015 New centers to assist small farmers, develop a diverse workforce, and increase global food security
7/17/2015 Available funding and changes to USDA's biorefinery and biobased product program
7/17/2015 USDA and NASA expand innovative partnership to better predict wildfires, monitor drought from space
7/16/2015 USDA announces conservation incentives for working grass, range and pasture lands
7/15/2015 USDA seeks nominees for Peanut Standards Board
7/15/2015 Secretary Vilsack proclaims August 2-8 National Farmers Market Week
7/13/2015 Nominations for FSA County board seats underway
7/13/2015 Record number of farmers and ranchers certified under 2014 Farm Bill conservation compliance
7/13/2015 USDA prepares for possible return of bird flu this fall
7/13/2015 FSIS posts Q&A fact sheet on importing egg products into the U.S.
7/10/2015 USDA names trade committee members
7/9/2015 FSIS says beef and veal food safety interventions are working
7/8/2015 North Carolina ag leader appointed to national advisory board
7/8/2015 USDA updates safe ingredients for meat, poultry products
7/7/2015 Cotton Transition Assistance Program enrollment begins today
7/7/2015 Rapid soil nitrogen test on USDA's list of new innovations
7/6/2015 Hearing set for proposed marketing order for pecans grown in 15 states (incl. NC)
7/3/2015 Researchers support lifting of fat limit in U.S. guidelines
7/3/2015 USDA updates strategy, surveillance on avian influenza
7/3/2015 Farmers to receive documentation of USDA services
7/2/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2015
7/1/2015 NC represented in appointments to US agricultural trade advisory committees
7/1/2015 USDA energy biomass retrieval incentives to begin June 30; public meeting in Raleigh
7/1/2015 Administration assists communities in building local food systems; releases state-by-state report
6/30/2015 Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to begin July 1
6/30/2015 USDA energy biomass retrieval incentives to begin June 30
6/29/2015 USDA seeks partner proposals to protect and restore critical wetlands in North Carolina
6/29/2015 Why should local food producers get involved in FSA County Committees? Join the Call June 29th!
6/29/2015 USDA announces 2015 peanut loan rates
6/29/2015 Comment period extended for the Disposition of Non-Ambulatory Disabled Veal Calves proposed rule
6/26/2015 Challenges to building up US-Cuban ag trade
6/26/2015 USDA announces no action under Feedstock Flexibility Program
6/25/2015 Allergen-free peanuts lead USDA report highlighting new innovations in ag
6/24/2015 CALS Dean Linton reappointed to National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
6/24/2015 Organic industry wants biotechnology regulated by process, not product
6/23/2015 USDA surveying cattle operations
6/23/2015 USDA seeks partner proposals to protect and restore critical wetlands
6/23/2015 Schumer: Bird flu crisis will worsen if USDA budget is cut
6/23/2015 USDA updates department policy for climate change adaptation
6/22/2015 FSIS requesting comments on final rule for control of Listeria in meat and poultry products
6/22/2015 USDA seeks applications for loans and grants to create jobs and support rural economic development
6/19/2015 Deer farmers drain family farmers USDA / FSA funds
6/19/2015 A look at the commodity programs farmers pick and why
6/18/2015 USDA announces sugar tariff rate quotas for fiscal year 2016
6/17/2015 Celebrate National Pollinator Week this Friday at USDA
6/16/2015 USDA begins accepting applications from states for $100 million Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership
6/16/2015 USDA opens enrollment period for ARC and PLC safety-net programs
6/16/2015 USDA seeks applications for grants to provide development support to rural cooperatives
6/15/2015 USDA begins accepting applications from states for $100 million biofuels infrastructure partnership
6/15/2015 USDA expands crop insurance options for SCO, APH yield exclusion
6/10/2015 Veterans see value in Homegrown Heroes program
6/10/2015 NRCS offers another RCPP webinar ? June 11
6/9/2015 Webinar: Environmental benefits of organic agriculture: Water quality, soil, biodiversity
6/9/2015 Farm Service Agency county committee nomination period begins June 15
6/8/2015 How is USDA doing supporting training for new farmers?
6/6/2015 Managing for Salmonella in 2015 continues to present challenges
6/5/2015 USDA seeks applications for grants to help repair housing in rural communities
6/4/2015 USDA extends deadline to submit proposals on new Organic Promotion order to July 20, 2015
6/3/2015 Webinar to assist potential applicants for conservation funding June 4
6/2/2015 USDA announces restart of Biomass Crop Assistance Program for renewable energy
6/2/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2015
6/1/2015 USDA packages disaster protection with loans to benefit specialty crop and diversified producers
6/1/2015 USDA:Up to $100 million to boost renewable fuel infrastructure, seeking to double number of pumps
6/1/2015 Secretary Vilsack announces additional 800,000 acres dedicated to CRP
5/28/2015 New USDA portal enables farmers, ranchers to request conservation assistance online
5/27/2015 USDA seeks applications for grants to help socially-disadvantaged producers
5/25/2015 Millions still available to help farmers purchase land
5/22/2015 Important crop insurance deadline near for North Carolina producers
5/22/2015 United States and OECD outline guidance for rural economic development policies
5/22/2015 USDA reminds farmers to certify conservation compliance by June 1 deadline
5/21/2015 USDA to give priority funding for regional economic development projects
5/20/2015 Ever want disaster aid, cost-sharing or a loan? File an AD-1026 now
5/20/2015 USDA seeks proposals on new organic promotion order
5/18/2015 AMSA weighs in on dietary guidelines
5/18/2015 USDA announces funding to assist with organic certification costs
5/15/2015 Ag Committee leaders call on HHS and USDA to outline DGAC comment review process
5/14/2015 USDA develops first government label for GMO-free products
5/14/2015 USDA finalizes rule to require labeling of mechanically tenderized beef products
5/13/2015 Deadline for conservation compliance certificates June 1st
5/13/2015 Organic food industry to ask USDA for checkoff referendum
5/11/2015 U.S., Jordan sign agreement to promote ag development and trade, support humanitarian assistance
5/11/2015 $30 million available for food entrepreneurs and agricultural producers to develop new products
5/11/2015 USDA proposes changes to improve humane handling of veal calves
5/11/2015 Chairman Conaway urges consideration of comments on dietary guideline committee’s recommendations
5/11/2015 Statement by U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on final communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
5/11/2015 Groups question “inconsistent” scientific review of evidence in dietary guidelines report
5/8/2015 Tyson, USDA work to reduce, verify antibiotics in chicken for school lunch
5/8/2015 Next World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report to incorporate minor table changes
5/7/2015 New data shows the vast majority of schools now meet the updated meals standards
5/7/2015 Regional Conservation Partnership Program is now open for NC producers
5/7/2015 USDA to award $3.3 million to farmers markets that accept food stamps
5/7/2015 Editorial: USDA must tighten up its oversight at chicken processing plants
5/5/2015 USDA announces $235 million available for innovative new conservation partnerships
5/5/2015 USDA report on COOL not exactly a ringing endorsement
5/4/2015 Is COOL labeling a federal issue?
5/4/2015 Is organic food safer and healthier? The guy in charge of U.S. organics won’t say
5/1/2015 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack travels to Turkey for G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting
5/1/2015 Mixed results shown in USDA quarterly tests for Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry
4/30/2015 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces new private funds to make investments in rural America
4/30/2015 U.S., Honduras sign agreement to promote agricultural development and trade
4/29/2015 National Pork Producers encouraging comment on proposed dietary guidelines
4/29/2015 Report: FSIS Hazards Analysis regulation still lacking in key areas
4/28/2015 USDA awards $3.8 million in grants for nanotechnology research
4/28/2015 USDA clarifies requirements for transitioning dairy animals into organic production
4/27/2015 WNC receives USDA support for farmer training
4/24/2015 US announces plans to reduce agricultural carbon emissions
4/24/2015 Coming USDA catfish inspections raise question: Could shrimp be next?
4/24/2015 A look back at food safety during Obama’s first six years
4/24/2015 USDA announces partnerships with farmers and ranchers to address climate change
4/24/2015 USDA’s Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry – Fact Sheet
4/23/2015 Initiative aims to allow Guilford County farmers to accept food stamps
4/23/2015 ‘Modernized’ pork inspection rule on its way
4/22/2015 Southeastern Soil Health Field Day April 29
4/22/2015 NC receives $20 million in USDA funding for solar project
4/22/2015 With bird flu spreading, USDA starts on potential vaccine
4/21/2015 Salmonella spurring ‘scary’ regulation changes
4/21/2015 U.S. Forest Service expands access to Youth Conservation Corps program
4/20/2015 USDA updates list of safe additives for meat products
4/20/2015 USDA announces loan rates for wheat, feed grains and oilseeds
4/20/2015 Raw Pork Products Exploratory Sampling Program announced
4/17/2015 USDA reminds farmers to certify conservation compliance by June 1 deadline
4/17/2015 North Carolina announces 2015 signups for Farm Bill easements program
4/16/2015 USDA to propose standards for organic seafood raised in US
4/16/2015 NC receives nearly $400,000 in USDA rural development grants
4/16/2015 USDA announces 2015 cotton loan rate differentials
4/14/2015 USDA starts pork pathogen sampling
4/13/2015 Upcoming: Organic Working Group webinar April 29
4/13/2015 USDA expands beef and pork trade with Mexico and Peru
4/13/2015 FSA Guaranteed Loan Program - 2-FLP, Amendment 32 - 3/30/15
4/13/2015 FSA Guaranteed Loan Program - 2-FLP, Amendment 31 - 3/19/15 ?
4/10/2015 European Union expands COOL requirements beyond beef
4/10/2015 NC receives USDA funding for watersheds and dam projects
4/10/2015 NC receives funding to expand and accelerate wood energy and wood product markets
4/9/2015 Lawsuit challenges USDA changes to organic farming standards
4/8/2015 USDA to issue disaster assistance to help honeybee, livestock and farm-raised fish producers
4/8/2015 U.S. Forest Service partnership effort improves health of America's forests
4/6/2015 USDA publishes national residue program
4/3/2015 NASS statisticians work to keep data confidential
4/3/2015 Conservation Partners Program deadline May 12
4/3/2015 USDA details rollout of new salmonella, campylobacter testing in poultry
4/2/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates April 2015
4/1/2015 APHIS seeks comments on petition to change animal welfare regulations
4/1/2015 USDA to provide $332 million to protect and restore ag working lands, grasslands and wetlands
3/31/2015 NC receives USDA funding for rural development
3/30/2015 USDA extends ARC and PLC deadlines
3/30/2015 COOL critics warn of retaliation, broader trade impacts
3/30/2015 USDA announces no actions under Feedstock Flexibility Program
3/27/2015 Beef, dairy interests comment in meeting on dietary guidelines
3/25/2015 USDA implements 2014 Farm Bill provision to limit payments to non-farmers
3/23/2015 Using trade as a rural jobs engine
3/23/2015 USDA announces loan rates for rice and “pulse” crops
3/23/2015 FSIS to post notice of retail exemptions adjusted dollar limitations for 2015
3/19/2015 Farm bill update: Crop planting requirements
3/18/2015 Ag coexistence workshop (Raleigh) participants return recommendations for USDA
3/18/2015 Deadline for ARC-PLC decision two weeks away
3/18/2015 Family farms are the focus of new agriculture census data
3/18/2015 Effective date for foreign inspection certificate requirements
3/13/2015 Vilsack sees environmental concerns beyond dietary guidelines scope
3/13/2015 GAO Report: In areas with higher crop production risks, costs are greater, and premiums not enough
3/12/2015 Meat lobby flexes its muscle in fight over government dietary guidelines
3/12/2015 FSIS extends comment period on proposed standards for Salmonella, Campylobacter in chicken, turkey
3/12/2015 USDA seeks nominees for the National Honey Board
3/11/2015 Bean crop coverage closing date nears
3/11/2015 Review panel saw no poor animal handling at research center
3/11/2015 FSIS group takes aim at sanitary dressing to curb E. coli
3/11/2015 Guaranteed Loan Program Spring Newsletter
3/11/2015 USDA announces funding available for specialty crop and organic ag research and Extension programs
3/10/2015 Farmers find unique ways to defraud federal insurance plans
3/10/2015 USDA announces nationwide expansion of team up for school nutrition success initiative
3/9/2015 Biotech approvals more streamlined
3/9/2015 NC receives USDA funding for healthier school meals and snacks
3/6/2015 Uncle Sam's farm office: How the Farm Service Agency was born
3/5/2015 Agriculture Under Secretary Scuse leads USDA trade mission to Southeast Asia March 9-13
3/4/2015 Farm bill: Who takes the risk and who makes decisions?
3/4/2015 NAMI expands push challenging dietary guidelines effort
3/4/2015 USDA, Energy Department announce up to $8.7 million for bioenergy feedstocks, biofuels
3/4/2015 FSA Guaranteed Loan Making and Servicing Handbook update, 2FLP (Rev. 1)
3/3/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2015
3/2/2015 USDA expands investments in next-generation bioenergy development
3/2/2015 USDA provides one-time extension to update base acres or yield history for ARC/PLC programs
2/27/2015 USDA releases data showing how Trans Pacific Partnership benefits all 50 states
2/27/2015 Trans-Pacific Partnership what’s at stake for North Carolina agriculture?
2/27/2015 Food safety to play important part in 2015 dietary guidelines
2/27/2015 USDA expands investments in next-generation bioenergy development
2/27/2015 Changes to FSA Guaranteed Loan Program - 2-FLP, Amendment 30
2/27/2015 USDA opens comment period for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program interim final rule
2/27/2015 Poultry inspection overhaul set for summer, catfish plan coming
2/26/2015 Vilsack assures lawmakers dietary guidelines will focus on nutrition
2/26/2015 Vilsack commits to exempting mechanically tenderized beef rule from Uniform Compliance Regulation
2/26/2015 USDA proposes changes to expand crop insurance for underserved crops
2/26/2015 Farm Bill’s crop insurance section under fire
2/26/2015 USDA releases Crop Values Annual Summary
2/26/2015 First report under new Current Agricultural Industrial Reports program released
2/25/2015 Organic certification for aquaculture one step closer
2/25/2015 Farmers get some breathing room on base, yield decisions
2/25/2015 Vilsack pressed on subsidy eligibility rules
2/24/2015 USDA, United Kingdom partner on grants to secure animal health
2/24/2015 USDA: Technical Service Providers Energy Outreach meeting March 10 in Raleigh
2/24/2015 Conservation Stewardship Program sign-up extended to March 13
2/23/2015 USDA finalizes procedures for sorghum referendum
2/23/2015 Farm Bill safety net deadlines approaching for North Carolina farmers
2/23/2015 More than $160 million available in funding for food and ag research, education, and Extension
2/20/2015 USDA announces $9 million to support Community Food Projects program
2/20/2015 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee submits report; public comments sought
2/17/2015 Apples modified to resist browning receive federal approval
2/13/2015 USDA seeks sorghum board nominating organizations
2/12/2015 New free tools help farmers, ranchers apply for CSP before February 27 deadline
2/11/2015 Farm Bill deadlines approaching
2/11/2015 New higher yielding sorghum plant developed by USDA researchers
2/11/2015 Court rejects challenge to new poultry inspection rules
2/11/2015 USDA announces funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
2/10/2015 Meat group drops COOL lawsuit
2/10/2015 USDA announces funding to support research, education, and extension at 1890 land-grant universities
2/9/2015 Local food grant application assistance workshops
2/9/2015 FSIS would have mandatory recall authority under proposed bill
2/9/2015 Producers making progress on farm bill program choices: Vilsack
2/9/2015 Over $9 million for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers
2/6/2015 Fruits and veggies get increased funding with new Farm Bill
2/5/2015 Soil Health and Cover Crop workshop in Lumberton March 5
2/4/2015 USDA launches '5 faces of the farm bill' series
2/4/2015 USDA announces the availability of $16 million to support food production
2/4/2015 USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report to incorporate changes to rice table
2/3/2015 USDA to release new long-term agricultural projections
2/3/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for February 2015
2/3/2015 USDA invests $18 million to train beginning farmers and ranchers
2/2/2015 USDA inspectors slam HIMP model in affidavits
2/2/2015 Payments to farmers may exceed farm bill’s expectations
1/30/2015 NRCS: Unlock the benefits in the soil using these online resources
1/29/2015 USDA announces winners of the 2015 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program
1/29/2015 NC NRCS CSP applications for 2015 funding
1/29/2015 Farm Bill: More corn in PLC?
1/28/2015 USDA partnering to conduct grant workshops to support local foods
1/28/2015 Nationwide USDA organic survey underway
1/27/2015 USDA seeks applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
1/22/2015 USDA reminds producers of upcoming livestock disaster assistance deadline
1/22/2015 USDA proposes new measures to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter in poultry products
1/20/2015 Ag Commissioner Troxler: NASS conducting census of horticulture
1/20/2015 USDA seeks nominees for national softwood lumber promotion board
1/16/2015 NC receives US Forest Service payments to to support local schools and roads
1/16/2015 USDA deregulates Monsanto’s next-generation weed control trait technology
1/16/2015 New regs for Thursday: Organic foods, school meals, air pollution
1/15/2015 NC receives funding from USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program
1/14/2015 Farmers and the public must act to help improve nation's largest conservation program
1/13/2015 Mandatory meat labels economically not worth the fight, study says
1/13/2015 More than half of nations dairy producers enroll in new Margin Protection Program
1/13/2015 More than $18 million to support training and development for beginning farmers and ranchers
1/12/2015 USDA proposes new science-based meal patterns for Child and Adult Care Food Program
1/12/2015 Important organic survey hits farm gates
1/9/2015 Meat export volumes lower in November, but value on par
1/9/2015 Markets quiet, waiting for USDA data
1/8/2015 Corn, soybean and wheat markets lower as USDA report looms
1/8/2015 The Buzz: Lower production should cut carryout
1/8/2015 Traders mull USDA estimates
1/5/2015 Harris Teeter recalls 4,000 pounds of mislabeled soup
1/5/2015 USDA reviews the year in grain shipping
1/5/2015 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for January 2015
1/2/2015 USDA enlists trade partners against U.S. poultry bans
1/2/2015 Final Rule - descriptive designation for raw meat and poultry products containing added solutions
12/31/2014 FSIS final label rule on raw meat, poultry with added solutions
12/31/2014 US health groups want mechanically tenderized meat label rule finalized
12/31/2014 USDA assesses salmonella performance of school lunch ground beef suppliers
12/31/2014 USDA cracks down on chicken labeling, requires more disclosure of additives
12/30/2014 USDA seeks nominees for Plant Variety Protection Board
12/29/2014 USDA seeks nominees for national blueberry promotion board
12/29/2014 Time is running out for comments on Argentina beef import
12/29/2014 USDA announces no actions in early 2015 under the Feedstock Flexibility Program
12/29/2014 FSA announces new yield data for safety net calculations
12/23/2014 USDA seeks nominees for National Blueberry Promotion Board
12/23/2014 FSA announces new yield data for safety net calculations
12/23/2014 USDA: Pesticide residues not a safety concern for U.S. food
12/23/2014 USDA conducting national survey of organic agriculture
12/23/2014 Secretary Vilsack appoints new members to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
12/22/2014 Federal poultry lab in Athens gets $45 million appropriation
12/22/2014 Vilsack dropping second beef checkoff
12/22/2014 USDA releases 2013 annual summary for Pesticide Data Program
12/22/2014 Farm microloans big in 2014
12/19/2014 USDA details on APH exclusion
12/18/2014 Agricultural Energy Management Plan (CAP 128) is now available
12/17/2014 USDA reports on six-month PEDv progress
12/17/2014 USDA announces comment period on Draft EIS for Feral Swine Program
12/17/2014 USDA improves forest health by harvesting biomass for energy
12/17/2014 USDA announces early release of commodity tables for USDA's agricultural projections to 2024
12/16/2014 Spending bill bans ‘Chinese chicken’ from federal meal programs
12/16/2014 Census of horticulture arriving in mailboxes this winter
12/16/2014 USDA to gauge farmland ownership and farm economics
12/16/2014 Industry groups say insufficient science to revise U.S. beef grades
12/16/2014 USDA announces proposed expansion of the organic assessment exemption
12/15/2014 Vilsack says USDA ‘stuck’ on COOL revisions
12/15/2014 USDA provides greater protection for fruit, vegetable and other specialty crop growers
12/15/2014 FSIS directive on ingredients used in the production of meat, poultry and egg products posted
12/15/2014 Periodic residue report for Q4 FY 2014 posted
12/15/2014 USDA deregulates Monsanto soybean, cotton traits
12/12/2014 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the departure of Dr. Joe Glauber
12/12/2014 USDA seeks public comment on new Environmental Quality Incentives Program rule
12/10/2014 Organic-farming boom stretches certification system
12/9/2014 2015 Agricultural Outlook Forum speakers, theme "Smart Agriculture in the 21st Century"
12/8/2014 USDA issues final rule on poultry imports from HPAI regions
12/8/2014 FSIS FY 2015 Annual Performance Plan posted
12/8/2014 USDA joins global partners to kick off International Year of Soils in 2015
12/5/2014 USDA extends application deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
12/4/2014 UPDATE: RCPP project selections to be announced in early January
12/3/2014 NC receives USDA funding for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers
12/3/2014 NC receives USDA funding to help schools purchase more food from local farmers
12/3/2014 NC producers receive USDA funding for production of advanced biofuel
12/1/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for December 2014
12/1/2014 (NC agronomist) Imaging to understand freezing in plants could expand crops' growing areas
11/28/2014 NC Natural Resources Conservation Service announces funding opportunity for EQIP
11/28/2014 Chairwoman Stabenow: Less than two weeks left to enroll in new Farm Bill dairy program
11/26/2014 Report: Cellulose Nanomaterials – A Path towards Commercialization
11/26/2014 Renewing crop insurance debate
11/25/2014 USDA disaster assistance to help thousands of honeybee, livestock and farm-raised fish producers
11/20/2014 USDA looks to expand Supplemental Coverage option for the 2016 crop year
11/20/2014 US farmers set to get huge government payouts despite bumper harvest
11/20/2014 FSIS seeks comments on non-O157 STEC testing for beef
11/20/2014 USDA helps open and expand export markets for U.S. agriculture
11/19/2014 No ‘regulatory fix’ for COOL: Vilsack
11/19/2014 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP-WRE) Dec. 19 deadline
11/19/2014 What you need to know about new whole-farm revenue insurance
11/18/2014 USDA: Food safety at hog HIMP plants ‘on par’ With other inspection systems
11/18/2014 Delay in verification activities for final rule on modernization of poultry
11/18/2014 USDA and partners complete first-of-its-kind sale of carbon credits from working ranch grasslands
11/18/2014 New members appointed to NAREEE Advisory Board
11/17/2014 Hog HIMP evaluation posted
11/14/2014 Updates to the FSA Guaranteed Loan Program
11/14/2014 RCPP proposal update to come in early December
11/12/2014 USDA details procedure for non-GE labels on organic meat and poultry
11/12/2014 Biotech crops move ahead
11/11/2014 New Farm Bill resource now available to help farmers and food advocates navigate USDA programs
11/11/2014 Coverage selection for new 2014 Farm Bill safety net programs begins Nov. 17
11/10/2014 U.S.D.A. approves modified potato. Next up: french fry fans.
11/10/2014 NRCS releases second revision of cover crop termination guidelines
11/10/2014 USDA seeks input on new beef promotion order
11/7/2014 Farm Bill: What you need to do to start getting benefits
11/7/2014 USDA announces availability of new Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance
11/6/2014 StrikeForce addresses Eastern NC economic opportunities Nov. meeting discusses local initiatives
11/6/2014 Chinese establishments eligible to export processed (cooked) poultry products to the US posted
11/6/2014 USDA seeks comments on new conservation stewardship rule
11/5/2014 Proposed U.S.-Canadian meat trade language standards released
11/3/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2014
11/3/2014 New NCIS Video: Availability key to crop insurance’s future
11/3/2014 USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee elections to begin Monday, Nov. 3
11/3/2014 Appeals court denies meat lobby’s request for COOL rehearing
11/3/2014 New guide available on matched savings accounts for beginning farmers
10/30/2014 New web tool allows users to visualize, analyze agriculture data
10/30/2014 USDA to provide $4 million for honey bee habitat
10/30/2014 USDA extends dairy Margin Protection Program deadlines
10/29/2014 USDA proposes inclusion of new, innovative products in the BioPreferred Program
10/28/2014 COOL appeal likely in 2015
10/28/2014 USDA seeks National Peanut Board nominee
10/27/2014 USDA cattle on feed and placements a shade below trade expectations
10/23/2014 The importance of federal crop insurance premium subsidies
10/23/2014 USDA releases new state-by-state "Made in Rural America" report
10/23/2014 USDA launches site to provide climate information to producers
10/22/2014 USDA pushes new rules for food donations
10/22/2014 USDA implements APH Yield Exclusion for 2015 spring crops
10/21/2014 GAO: USDA needs to tighten up Salmonella and Campylobacter standards for poultry
10/21/2014 What U.S. can learn from other countries about meat, poultry inspection
10/20/2014 USDA’s poultry slaughter inspection rule becomes effective
10/20/2014 FSIS meat slaughter industry survey
10/17/2014 NC receives USDA funding for rural electric infrastructure
10/17/2014 FSIS may issue guidance on salmonella in beef cattle lymph node
10/16/2014 Cattlemen tell Vilsack to back off on checkoff
10/16/2014 USDA announces measures to help farmers diversify weed control efforts
10/14/2014 FSIS issues new notices for poultry inspectors
10/14/2014 2014 Farm Bill, online decision aid training event Oct. 27 in Atlanta
10/13/2014 FSIS posts new test method for sodium, calcium
10/9/2014 USDA announces funding to assist sheep industry with marketing and production
10/9/2014 Secretary vilsack Announces soybean board appointments
10/8/2014 Poultry inspection case takes next steps
10/8/2014 USDA expands access to credit to help more beginning and family farmers
10/8/2014 USDA report outlines opportunities in the emerging bioeconomy
10/8/2014 Parties file briefs in COOL case
10/7/2014 Have you signed this important FSA form?
10/6/2014 NC's specialty-crop grant winners
10/6/2014 RMA levels the playing field on premium subsidies for new whole farm revenue protection insurance
10/3/2014 USDA designates 2 counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster area
10/3/2014 CSPI files revised petition on antibiotic-resistant Salmonella as adulterants
10/3/2014 NASS announces changes to cash rents program
10/3/2014 USDA invests nearly $118 million to support America's specialty crop producers
10/3/2014 USDA Farm Service Agency announces key dates for new 2014 Farm Bill safety net programs
10/2/2014 2015 upland cotton marketing assistance loan rate announced
10/2/2014 USDA awards grants to small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers
10/1/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for October 2014
9/30/2014 USDA announces up to $31 million to empower people to make healthy eating choices
9/30/2014 USDA awards over $52 million in grants to grow organic and local food economies
9/29/2014 Trade negotiations with Japan hit a wall
9/29/2014 USDA announces 2014-crop sugar loan rates and FY 2015 sugar program provisions
9/29/2014 USDA implements new Farm Bill provision for peanut producers
9/26/2014 Almanza named deputy undersecretary for food safety
9/26/2014 Specialty Crop Committee to host public meeting in D.C.
9/26/2014 USDA unveils key new programs to help farmers manage risk
9/23/2014 Montgomery and Stanly County SWCD Local Workgroup Meeting
9/22/2014 NC county Local Workgroup Meetings-Cumberland/Hoke, Wilson, Craven
9/22/2014 New GE corn and soybean varieties approved
9/19/2014 Local Workgroup Meetings- Nash, Brunswick, Pender counties
9/19/2014 NC receives $55.3 million in USDA funding USDA for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
9/18/2014 US official visits NC to announce money for renewable energy projects
9/18/2014 NC receives USDA funding to improve conservation on agricultural lands
9/18/2014 Deadline approaching for SNAP retailers to pay EBT equipment costs, as required by the Farm Bill
9/17/2014 New FSIS Salmonella performance standards for beef and poultry expected
9/17/2014 Proposed standards for salmonella in development: FSIS
9/16/2014 Local Workgroup Meetings- Currituck, Henderson, Jones counties
9/16/2014 Why you should check FSA on your acreage history for base reallocation
9/16/2014 Group sues to halt new poultry rules
9/12/2014 USDA announces meeting for the National Organic Standards Board; invites public comments
9/12/2014 Proposed rule, process for establishing rates charged for AMS services
9/12/2014 Henderson County Local Workgroup Meeting
9/9/2014 NC county Local Workgroup Meetings
9/9/2014 NC receives USDA funding to conserve wetlands and farmland, boost economy
9/5/2014 NC county Local Workgroup Meetings
9/5/2014 StrikeForce addresses southeastern NC economic opportunities-Sept. 12 meeting
9/4/2014 US Ag Secretary Vilsack: The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50: As Important Today as Ever
9/4/2014 Upcoming NC county SWCD Local Workgroup Meetings
9/4/2014 USDA grants conditional license for porcine epidemic diarrhea vaccine
9/3/2014 Conservation Stewardship Program contract renewal deadline approaches
9/3/2014 Produce pilot ready to take root in schools
9/3/2014 Forestry TSP training event to be held October 2nd
9/3/2014 Randolph County Local Workgroup Meeting Sep 18
9/3/2014 Livestock producers urged to enroll in disaster assistance program by Oct. 1
9/3/2014 First quarter sugar feedstock flexibility program expectations & sugar tariff rate quotas for 2015
9/2/2014 Bladen and Sampson County Local Workgroup Meeting Sept. 17 & 23
9/2/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for September 2014
9/1/2014 Are USDA corn yield forecasts getting better or worse over time?
9/1/2014 USDA proposes to allow the importation of fresh beef from northern Argentina into the US
8/29/2014 APHIS sends two biotech matters to Federal Register for comment
8/29/2014 USDA Strike Force Initiative for Rural Growth and Opportunity to host meeting in Pembroke
8/28/2014 Enrollment for new dairy farm risk management program to begin Sept. 2
8/28/2014 Pender / New Hanover County Local Work Group Meeting Sept. 23
8/27/2014 USDA releases additional Supplemental Coverage Option availability maps
8/27/2014 USDA's Krysta Harden to speak at women in agribusiness summit
8/27/2014 Richmond and Scotland SWCD Local Workgroup Meeting Sept. 12
8/25/2014 AMI, NAMA seek extension on comment period for grinding rule
8/25/2014 Compliance guideline for training establishment carcass sorters in the new poultry inspection system
8/25/2014 Food safety 101 webinar
8/22/2014 USDA issues final poultry rule
8/21/2014 New regs for Thursday: Poultry inspections, 401(k), construction workers
8/20/2014 NC ag operations receive farm business development grants
8/20/2014 USDA seeks input on proposed standard of identity for honey
8/18/2014 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the retirement of Juan M. Garcia
8/18/2014 Ag producers in NC still have time to apply for direct farm ownership loan program
8/14/2014 USDA Plan Will Speed Traceback of Contaminated Ground Beef
8/14/2014 USDA Bump Fades For Corn
8/14/2014 Record crops predicted; farmers market carefully
8/13/2014 Rail Backlogs Fuel Grain Shipping, Storage Concerns Ahead of Harvest
8/13/2014 Prices Firm Overnight In USDA Report Wake
8/13/2014 Mexico, Unknown Destinations Buy 2014/2015 U.S. Corn
8/13/2014 USDA Funding to Support Policy Research Center for Disadvantaged Farmers
8/13/2014 Cotton outlook neutral to bearish on August crop report
8/12/2014 Finding Long-Term Links Between Weather, Beef Cattle Production
8/12/2014 Mixed Results in FDA's Annual Antibiotic Resistance Survey
8/12/2014 U.S. Corn Remains at 73% Good to Excellent in USDA Crop Condition Report
8/12/2014 Local, Regional Food Pricing and Marketing Data Available from USDA
8/12/2014 Big Reports, Big Reaction?
8/11/2014 Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment underway
8/8/2014 African Summit Brings Opportunities to Advance U.S. Ag Trade
8/8/2014 Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
8/8/2014 USDA moves to deregulate Enlist corn, soybeans
8/7/2014 Six Months After Passage, USDA Provides Update on 2014 Farm Bill
8/7/2014 USDA Report Shows U.S. Corn, Soy, Wheat Exports Drop
8/7/2014 U.S. Forest Service Will Award $14 Million for Working Forests
8/7/2014 Million Dollar Rain turns North Carolina Crops Around
8/7/2014 USDA: Farmers market growth in N.C. among top 10 in the U.S.
8/7/2014 USDA Announces Inclusion of Wood Products and Other Materials in BioPreferred Program
8/6/2014 Colombia Buys 160,000 Tonnes of U.S. Corn, USDA Says
8/6/2014 USDA Sending Acreage History and Yield Reports to Help Producers Prepare for New Farm Bill Programs
8/5/2014 U.S. Corn Slips to 73% Good to Excellent in USDA Crop Condition Report
8/5/2014 USDA Misleads About New Poultry Testing Requirements
8/5/2014 Livestock Emergency Assistance Enrollment Deadline Extended
8/5/2014 New USDA Conservation Partnership Program Receives Nearly 600 Initial Proposals
8/5/2014 USDA Seeks Public Input to Increase Transparency of SNAP Retailer Data
8/5/2014 New Data Reflects the Continued Demand for Farmers Markets
8/4/2014 Media Advisory: Secretary Vilsack Joins World Leaders For 1st U.S. – Africa Leaders Summit
8/4/2014 Reactions Vary to USDA’s Poultry Inspection Rule
8/4/2014 USDA overhauls decades-old poultry inspections
8/1/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2014
8/1/2014 USDA announces additional food safety requirements, new inspection system for poultry products
8/1/2014 Greenhouse gas report to assist producers facing climate challenges
8/1/2014 USDA extends deadline for ELAP
7/31/2014 USDA proposes rule to allow pork imports from Mexico
7/30/2014 USDA may relax import restrictions on Mexican pork
7/30/2014 Report: Additionality in U.S. Agricultural Conservation and Regulatory Offset Programs
7/30/2014 Farm Bill conservation compliance concerns vegetable industry
7/30/2014 USDA implements key Farm Bill crop insurance provision
7/30/2014 USDA announces grants to help veterans and minority farmers get started in agriculture
7/29/2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
7/25/2014 NRCS continues commitment to longleaf pine restoration
7/23/2014 USDA approves glufosinate-tolerant soybean
7/23/2014 USDA reminds farmers of 2014 Farm Bill conservation compliance changes
7/22/2014 Non-federal employees, without proper security clearances, will not have access to Aglearn System
7/22/2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack proclaims August 3-9 National Farmers Market Week
7/22/2014 USDA releases request for applications for unprocessed fruit and vegetable pilot
7/22/2014 Disaster assistance for 2012 frost or freeze fruit crop losses announced
7/18/2014 USDA withdraws GMO disclosure rule
7/18/2014 USDA reinstates cattle import certificate to Mexican state
7/18/2014 Nomination deadline nears for Farm Service Agency county committees
7/18/2014 As poultry inspection rule sits at OMB, union wants another chance to comment
7/18/2014 USDA announces funds to assist with organic certification costs
7/17/2014 USDA will not initiate soy checkoff referendum
7/17/2014 USDA proposes rule to ensure retailers can track sources of ground meats
7/17/2014 New regs for Wednesday: USDA bolsters anti-discrimination rules
7/17/2014 Low-budget poultry inspection – ready or not
7/16/2014 FSIS seeks nominations for microbiology committee
7/14/2014 USDA seeking NACMPI nominations
7/14/2014 Let the sparring begin (again); groups react on poultry inspection
7/11/2014 USDA submits final HIMP poultry plant inspection rule to OMB
7/10/2014 USDA provides 12-week progress update on disaster assistance
7/8/2014 Pre-proposals due July 14 for Regional Conservation Partnership Program
7/8/2014 ERS report: The Effects of Premium Subsidies on Demand for Crop Insurance
7/8/2014 USDA/AMS amends Cotton Board import supplemental assessment
7/8/2014 USDA already looking ahead to 2017 ag census
7/7/2014 USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden to travel to China
7/1/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2014
7/1/2014 USDA announces new beginning farmer benefits, other changes to crop insurance
7/1/2014 USDA makes $5 million in Farm Bill support for National Clean Plant Network available
6/30/2014 Farmers speak out on critical USDA programs
6/27/2014 USDA and USTR name new members to agricultural trade advisory committees
6/26/2014 Survey looks to get handle on Southeast catfish numbers
6/26/2014 USDA announces two day extension for farmers market and local food grant applications
6/26/2014 USDA seeks nominees for American Egg Board
6/25/2014 USDA announces loan rates for 2014-crop peanuts
6/24/2014 USDA announces new support for beginning farmers and ranchers
6/23/2014 USDA provides $8 million to help boost declining honey bee population
6/20/2014 FSA Alert: Phone scam targets FSA customers
6/20/2014 FSIS names new International Coordination Executive
6/19/2014 AMS tightens animal stunning rules on food for federal programs
6/18/2014 FSIS updates efforts on salmonella, campylobacter
6/17/2014 CSP contract renewal process begins next month
6/16/2014 Vilsack travels to Europe next week to discuss expanding trade opportunities
6/16/2014 Federal farm loans have increased access to land for new farmers over the past 20 years
6/13/2014 FSIS updates export rules for pork to China
6/13/2014 NC receives USDA economic development funding
6/13/2014 USDA seeks Cotton Board nominees
6/12/2014 USDA seeks applications for grants to help repair housing in rural areas
6/10/2014 FSIS moves forward on salmonella testing plan for ground beef
6/10/2014 USDA announces funding availability for turning biomass material into energy
6/10/2014 USDA releases state by state impacts of limited wildfire suppression in recent years
6/9/2014 Farm Service Agency county committee nomination period begins June 15
6/9/2014 Sen. Hagan, Chairwoman Stabenow applaud USDA action on PEDv
6/9/2014 USDA issues notice allowing younger chickens to be labeled roasters
6/6/2014 USDA announces funding, issues federal order to combat PEDv
6/5/2014 USDA announces CRP sign-up and incentive for retiring farmers
6/2/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2014
6/2/2014 USDA reassigns fiscal year 2014 sugar allotments
6/2/2014 USDA announces funding for integrated pest management efforts
5/30/2014 NC pork producer reappointed to National Pork Board
5/30/2014 NC A&T receives USDA funding prepare farmers for new Farm Bill programs
5/30/2014 USDA seeks nominees for Peanut Standards Board
5/29/2014 USDA Report: Farms, Land in Farms, and Livestock Operations
5/29/2014 USDA to post final poultry inspection rule in July
5/28/2014 USDA announces new public-private partnership conservation program
5/26/2014 NRCS provides assistance for agricultural producers to improve water quality
5/26/2014 NC NRCS received funding to help farmers install conservation practices in StrikeForce counties
5/26/2014 USDA seeking nominations to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
5/23/2014 Canada says ready to impose tariffs on U.S. goods
5/23/2014 USDA announces funding for advanced communications technology in rural areas
5/22/2014 Soil Health Field Day May 29 in Norwood, NC
5/22/2014 New pilot program offers coverage for fruits and vegetables, organic and diversified farms
5/21/2014 USDA announces changes to fruit, vegetable and wild rice planting rules
5/21/2014 USDA provides assistance to agricultural producers to improve water quality
5/21/2014 USDA announces support for renewable biomass energy
5/21/2014 USDA announces school meal flexibility for upcoming school year
5/21/2014 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces action to combat insects and diseases that weaken forests
5/20/2014 School waivers from new nutrition standards could become bridge to 2015
5/20/2014 StrikeForce funds to assist conservation efforts in 20 states
5/20/2014 Federal agencies sign MOU to leverage expertise during foodborne outbreak investigations
5/19/2014 Busy week ahead for USDA funding in 2015
5/19/2014 USDA fails to verify most food label claims, group says
5/19/2014 Food safety scientists double up on ground beef testing this summer
5/16/2014 Honeybees at Work: USDA launches BeeWatch
5/16/2014 NC receives USDA funding for textile plant
5/15/2014 Agencies reach catfish inspection agreement required by Farm Bill
5/15/2014 The sport of second guessing USDA corn projections
5/15/2014 Report: USDA didn’t follow guidelines in staffing decisions
5/9/2014 Soybean Request for Referendum begins
5/9/2014 USDA announces $78 million available for local food enterprises
5/9/2014 ASA pushes for broad land grant coalition to develop Farm Bill implementation tools
5/8/2014 Western NC Soil Health Field Day May 9
5/8/2014 Ag secretary announces continued progress on 2014 Farm Bill implementation
5/7/2014 McIntyre announces $25 million for Lumber River EMC
5/6/2014 2014 Farm Act continues most previous trends in conservation
5/6/2014 USDA announces effort to cut energy costs for farmers, ranchers, rural small businesses
5/6/2014 USDA Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program sign-up begins
5/5/2014 USDA will wait to release specifics on farm bill commodity title
5/5/2014 2012 census profiles NC farmers and agriculture
5/5/2014 Statement from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on updated 2012 Census of Ag data
5/5/2014 Federal agencies sign MOU to leverage expertise during foodborne outbreak investigations
5/2/2014 USDA to survey farmers about 2014 crops
5/2/2014 USDA's May 9 World Ag Supply & Demand Estimates Report to incorporate one change
5/2/2014 USDA announces new landmark conservation initiatives
5/1/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for May 2014
5/1/2014 USDA vague on PED tracking
4/29/2014 USDA issues final rule on livestock scales
4/29/2014 Is HIMP circling the drain?
4/28/2014 FSIS to launch international trade data system pilot
4/25/2014 FSIS seeks comments on meat slaughter
4/25/2014 Labor group urges USDA to 'trash' poultry rule
4/24/2014 Ag secretary announces new report on scientific breakthroughs from USDA
4/24/2014 USDA announces deregulation of Dow’s GE soybean
4/23/2014 Briefs filed on all sides in COOL case
4/23/2014 Soil Health Field Day in Catawba County
4/23/2014 FSIS responds to comments on RTE poultry product HACCP
4/23/2014 U.S. Forest Service seeks applications for wood to energy projects
4/23/2014 USDA awards research grants to address the impact of climate change on U.S. ag production
4/22/2014 USDA announces $150 million investment fund to grow small businesses in rural Amerca
4/21/2014 NC receives $ 1,169,378.27 for Specialty Crop Block Grant program
4/18/2014 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces additional USDA actions to combat spread of PEDv
4/18/2014 USDA helps open and expand export markets for U.S. agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill programs
4/16/2014 USDA seeks nominees to the National Dairy Board
4/16/2014 USDA announces 2014 cotton loan rate differentials
4/16/2014 FSIS adds sodium reducers, antimicrobial to list of approved substances
4/16/2014 Signup begins today for USDA disaster assistance programs
4/14/2014 USDA plans to complete rule for faster poultry inspection by year’s end
4/14/2014 USDA announces funding to train and educate next generation of farmers and ranchers
4/10/2014 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program combines function and purpose of FRPP, GRP, and WRP
4/10/2014 New McGovern-Dole projects to benefit 2.7 million children worldwide
4/9/2014 Four states join USDA program to ship inspected meat and poultry across state lines
4/9/2014 Secretary Vilsack appoints new members to USDA Nareee Advisory Board
4/8/2014 USDA officially announces sign-up date for farmer and rancher disaster assistance programs
4/8/2014 FSIS official defends policies on poultry, salmonella
4/7/2014 FSIS official defends policies on poultry, salmonella
4/7/2014 USDA to allow Christmas tree research and promotion program to move forward; seeking nominations
4/7/2014 Meat group’s COOL argument gets another hearing
4/4/2014 NC receives USDA funding for exotic plant pest management
4/4/2014 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces progress on 2014 Farm Bill implementation
4/3/2014 USDA ‘confident’ about COOL at WTO, Congress may want a backup plan
4/2/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for April 2014
4/1/2014 Farmers get way to accept customer debit, credit and SNAP payments
3/31/2014 USDA announces third quarter fiscal year 2014 Feedstock Flexibility Program plans
3/31/2014 USDA announces the extension of the Milk Income Loss Contract program for 2014
3/31/2014 Court denies appeal of industry’s injunction request over COOL
3/31/2014 USDA prepares to accept MAL and LDP requests; sets 2014 MAL loan rates
3/31/2014 Information for lenders using the USDA LINC System
3/27/2014 South Korea granted poultry inspection equivalency
3/27/2014 USDA proposes to reapportion membership on Beef Promotion Board
3/27/2014 Senators question Vilsack on proposed FSA closures
3/26/2014 USDA Value-Added Producer grants deadline extended with veteran priority included
3/26/2014 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces increased opportunity for producers as part of new Farm Bill
3/25/2014 Farm Bill modifies elements of some farm loans
3/24/2014 USDA encourages early registration for FSA programs
3/21/2014 COOL news due any day now
3/21/2014 USDA demonstration projects will provide funding to fight hunger, nourish families
3/20/2014 USDA seeking nominations for sorghum board
3/20/2014 USDA advances Dow and BASF biotech products
3/19/2014 USDA announces support for innovative, sustainable wood building materials
3/18/2014 More opposition on USDA's proposed poultry inspection rule
3/17/2014 New Report: USDA rural development initiatives created 75,000 jobs in 2013
3/17/2014 Webinar Scheduled: Final rule on new generic labeling
3/14/2014 USDA increases WIC fruit and vegetable vouchers
3/13/2014 USDA announces support for smarter lunchrooms
3/11/2014 Livestock producers affected by severe weather urged to keep good records
3/11/2014 USDA announces efforts to expand support for small and mid-sized farmers and ranchers
3/11/2014 USDA enhances Farm Storage Facility Loan program
3/10/2014 A peek into USDA’s 2015 budget and priorities
3/10/2014 Farm Bill Implementation on Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs already underway
3/10/2014 Mixed feelings on USDA's coexistence report
3/7/2014 100-plus groups ask Obama to ditch new poultry rules
3/7/2014 USDA ready to enforce animal disease traceability regulations
3/6/2014 Debate grows over poultry worker safety under proposed HIMP regulations
3/6/2014 WTO announces June deadline for COOL report
3/5/2014 USDA says next marketing year to see $3.90 corn, $9.65 soybean, $5.30 wheat
3/5/2014 New government (cotton) policies announced just ahead of planting
3/5/2014 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the proposed FY 2015 budget
3/4/2014 Crop insurance indemnities and disaster assistance payments reflect the impact of drought
3/4/2014 USDA conducting risk assessment, finds “no significant impact" of Dow’s insect resistant soybeans
3/3/2014 (USDA) Program choices next fall
3/3/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2014
3/3/2014 USDA accepting National Scholars Program applications
2/27/2014 NC A&T receives USDA grants to support research, teaching and Extension programs
2/26/2014 NC ag commissioner highlights census of ag
2/26/2014 Ag Secretary announces $3 million for a new program to improve pollinator health
2/26/2014 The White House and USDA announce school wellness standards
2/25/2014 Capital, business skills can be a challenge for new farmers
2/25/2014 USDA announces new grants to help communities meet water challenges in coming years
2/24/2014 Comment period on DEIS for herbicide resistant corn and soybeans open until March, 11, 2014
2/21/2014 Statement from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on the 2012 Census of Agriculture preliminary results
2/20/2014 USDA requests applications for the third round of USDA's Farm to School grants
2/19/2014 Group finds fault with chicken handling guidelines
2/19/2014 USDA's BSE import changes take effect in March
2/19/2014 USDA announces no storage deficit areas for the 2013-crop cotton marketing assistance loan program
2/19/2014 USDA announces 2014 upland cotton marketing assistance loan rate
2/14/2014 Latest salvo in the new poultry inspection rule war
2/13/2014 USDA’s 2014 Agricultural Outlook Forum Feb. 20 – The Changing Face of Agriculture
2/12/2014 Country-of-origin labeling critics worry about trade retaliation
2/10/2014 USDA announces cucumber crop insurance in Delaware, Maryland and North Carolina
2/10/2014 USDA announces crop insurance deadline for North Carolina spring crops
2/10/2014 FSIS egg products industry survey
2/10/2014 FSIS Webinars Available: Scenario-based exercise tool
2/10/2014 USDA to release new long term agricultural projections
2/7/2014 USDA accepts grant applications for conservation innovation efforts
2/6/2014 Important dates near for expanded crop insurance options for organic producers
2/6/2014 Is Country-of-Origin Labeling a food safety issue?
2/5/2014 Raleigh picked as one of nation’s 7 climate change research hubs
2/5/2014 Final tobacco buyout payment comes a bit later for NC farmers
2/5/2014 USDA agrees to step up oversight of checkoff funds
2/3/2014 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for February 2014
2/3/2014 Webinar Scheduled: Final rule on new generic labeling
1/31/2014 Lawmakers, scientists are focused on the growing threat to crops from stink bugs
1/30/2014 New poultry vaccine method succeeds with feed
1/29/2014 Country of Origin Labeling creates sticky situation for livestock interests
1/27/2014 Country of Origin Labeling faces questions from many sides
1/27/2014 USDA unveils program to SNAP authorize farmers’ markets and direct-marketing farmers
1/24/2014 NC receives USDA funding for businesses and rural economic development
1/23/2014 Industry prepares for USDA’s salmonella standards for chicken parts
1/23/2014 USDA to ask farmers about their economic well-being
1/22/2014 USDA email reveals poultry industry plans to monitor pathogens
1/21/2014 Peanut producers to vote on Peanut Research and Promotion Program
1/20/2014 FSIS: Nationwide survey on carcass baseline
1/20/2014 Compliance Guideline for Controlling Salmonella in Market Hogs
1/17/2014 Poultry plant inspections may change
1/17/2014 USDA announces 2014 Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary details
1/16/2014 USDA designates 6 counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster areas
1/16/2014 Friday January 17 deadline to return election ballots to FSA
1/16/2014 Meat industry weighs in on dietary guidelines
1/15/2014 The U.S. 2013 cotton crop gets bigger on USDA January estimate
1/10/2014 Final Tobacco Transition Program payment next month
1/10/2014 NC producers named to National Pork Producers Delegate Body
1/10/2014 Court to weigh injunction in Country of Origin Labeling case
1/9/2014 2014 A new ball game for growers
1/9/2014 Beef, pork exports enjoy strong November
1/9/2014 USDA announces speakers for the 2014 Agricultural Outlook Forum
1/8/2014 USDA extends deadline for Conservation Stewardship applications
1/8/2014 USDA moves to deregulate new herbicide-resistant corn, soybeans
1/8/2014 USDA audit urges Canada to improve food safety oversight
1/8/2014 GIPSA seeking nominations for Grain Inspection Advisory Committee
1/6/2014 Vilsack Appoints 41 to Cattlemen's Beef Board
12/24/2013 FSIS posts FY2014 strategic plan
12/23/2013 FSIS, federal partners to present webinar on progress toward attribution of foodborne illness
12/23/2013 USDA Farm Service Agency urges farmers and ranchers to vote in county committee elections
12/23/2013 FACT SHEET: Growing markets around the world for America's agricultural productivity
12/23/2013 Organic, high tunnel, & nutrient management assistance available for 2014
12/20/2013 USDA names acting under secretary for food safety
12/19/2013 Statement from USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services on Brazil
12/18/2013 10th Circuit Lifts Injunction: Horse slaughter can legally resume in U.S.
12/18/2013 Soybean market watching final crop forecast, domestic crush and China
12/16/2013 USDA announces results of December invitation, successful sale of remaining sugar inventory
12/16/2013 FSIS instructions to IPP on beef manufacturing trimmings, bench trim sampling program
12/16/2013 Irrigation incentives connect conservation, bottom line benefits
12/16/2013 US ag secretary, USTR travel to China to advance U.S. trade and investment priorities
12/13/2013 NC businesses receive USDA small business grants
12/13/2013 NC receives USDA and DOE funding for projects to develop plant feedstocks for bioenergy
12/13/2013 FSIS sets resolutions for 2014
12/12/2013 USDA Grants Support Organic Agriculture Research
12/12/2013 FSIS issues clarifications on sampling programs
12/12/2013 Agriculture, navy secretaries promote U.S. military energy independence with 'farm-to-fleet'
12/12/2013 USDA announces partnership to advance commercial potential of cellulosic nanomaterial from wood
12/11/2013 NSAC offers webinar on crop insurance, cover crop termination
12/11/2013 FSIS sets resolutions for 2014
12/11/2013 Role of hybrid catfish expanding in on-farm production
12/10/2013 Market waits for USDA report, maybe
12/10/2013 USDA to send producer surveys to get a handle on U.S. cattle inventories
12/10/2013 USDA overhauls single family housing guaranteed loan program
12/9/2013 USDA rejects national leafy green safety program with unexpected timing
12/9/2013 Steady buying lifts soybeans overnight
12/6/2013 FSIS Salmonella action plan criticized for HIMP emphasis
12/6/2013 New poultry slaughter rules on White House schedule for April
12/5/2013 NC receives USDA funding to improve energy efficiency
12/5/2013 FSIS releases comprehensive strategy to reduce Salmonella
12/5/2013 Rural development loan program is latest USDA effort in support of climate action plan
12/5/2013 Final rule on BSE; importation of bovines and bovine products
12/4/2013 Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program due Jan. 17
12/4/2013 USDA, EPA partnership supports water quality trading to benefit environment, economy
12/4/2013 FACT SHEET: The tremendous impact of farm bill programs on our environment and our economy
12/2/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for December 2013
12/2/2013 In-depth USDA survey of irrigators is underway
11/27/2013 Grassley comments on USDA breakdown of actively engaged data
11/26/2013 USDA announces notice of funding availability for Value-Added Producer Grants
11/25/2013 Nov 2013 Feedstock Flexibility Program results and a new invitation to sell sugar for non-food uses
11/22/2013 USDA announces members for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers committee
11/21/2013 NCSU receives USDA grant to develop value-added and alternative ag
11/20/2013 Arguments scheduled in meat labeling lawsuit
11/20/2013 NC receives USDA grant to help schools buy local
11/19/2013 FACT SHEET: Strengthening new market opportunities in local and regional food systems
11/18/2013 Hagen resigns from FSIS
11/18/2013 FSA advises producers to anticipate payment reductions due to mandated sequester
11/15/2013 USDA creates Never Fed Beta Agonists Program
11/15/2013 USDA solicits new bids under the Feedstock Flexibility Program
11/13/2013 NC receives USDA funding to improve rural housing
11/12/2013 Feds deny they're lifting China chicken ban
11/12/2013 Sow packers to begin using premises ID tags by 2015
11/12/2013 New certification available for meat raised without beta agonists
11/11/2013 FSIS statement on Chinese poultry
11/11/2013 U.S. meat industry optimistic about repeal of ban on EU imports
11/8/2013 NC receives USDA funding to improve farm and rural business energy efficiency
11/8/2013 Where will USDA surprise?
11/8/2013 USDA soliciting comments on ways to enhance agricultural coexistence
11/7/2013 Countdown to USDA report begins
11/7/2013 Final BSE rule announced by USDA
11/7/2013 Southern states announce 2014 EQIP opportunities, deadlines
11/7/2013 USDA Farm Service Agency urges farmers and ranchers to vote in County Committee Elections
11/7/2013 USDA invests in research to convert beetle-killed trees into renewable energy
11/6/2013 Corn, soybean export pace strong
11/5/2013 USDA FSA urges farmers and ranchers to vote in County Committee Elections beginning Monday, Nov. 4
11/5/2013 Exclusive: Canada’s Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz addresses COOL
11/5/2013 Horse slaughter restraining order expires; judge dismisses suit
11/4/2013 Grain futures try to firm ahead of reports
11/4/2013 BSE regulation expected to advance beef trade
11/4/2013 Farm Service Agency announces the resumption of 2013 crop commodity loan disbursements
11/4/2013 FSIS announces new generic labeling rules and guidelines
11/1/2013 October Farm Prices Received Index up 1 point
11/1/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2013
11/1/2013 Animal law expert wants court to ban horse slaughter in the U.S.
10/30/2013 USDA plan to speed up poultry-processing lines could increase risk of bird abuse
10/30/2013 COOL or Not-So-COOL? Webinar Nov. 14
10/30/2013 FSIS reports decline in Salmonella presence in raw young chicken
10/30/2013 Payments for popular conservation program ready following shutdown delay
10/29/2013 First-ever report on USDA efforts to expand agroforestry practices on farms, ranches and woodlands
10/29/2013 Fruit and Veggie Growers: Catch these USDA food safety webinars
10/28/2013 Dairy producers reminded of November 1 deadline to submit production evidence for the MILC program
10/28/2013 Improve reliability of yield forecasts in USDA's November report
10/25/2013 NASS announces changes to November Crop Production report
10/24/2013 NC receives USDA funding to improve electric service in rural areas
10/24/2013 FSIS Issues New Guidance on Humane Handling
10/24/2013 USDA Farm to School program serves over $350 million in local food
10/24/2013 FSIS issues new guidance on humane handling
10/22/2013 USDA issues CRP rental payments, direct payments and ACRE payments
10/21/2013 USDA announces availability of funding to develop advanced biofuels projects
10/21/2013 USDA Stats: Where do we go from here?
10/21/2013 Cochran & Wicker: USDA must explain loan program disruption
10/18/2013 USDA announces cancellation and postponement of selected reports
10/10/2013 AMI asks for withdrawal of tenderized beef rule
10/8/2013 How does the USDA shutdown hurt?
10/8/2013 CME tackles lean hog contracts
10/2/2013 FSIS inspectors still at work, other USDA, FDA activities shut down
10/2/2013 Meat groups take another run at COOL
10/1/2013 U.S. official visits Stella, Cedar Point
10/1/2013 FSA announces sequester-based changes to 2013 crop marketing assistance loans
10/1/2013 USDA announces September Feedstock Flexibility Program results
10/1/2013 USDA announces 2013-crop sugar loan rates
10/1/2013 United States hog inventory up slightly
9/30/2013 USDA releases annual report of foreign investors’ holdings of U.S. agricultural land
9/27/2013 Squabble over new poultry inspection rules intensifies
9/27/2013 USDA announces results of extension of third sugar exchange
9/26/2013 USDA grant to develop youth farm safety curriculum
9/26/2013 Secretary Vilsack announces projects in 22 states to improve energy efficiency
9/25/2013 COOL appeal gets rolling
9/25/2013 USDA’s meat police report more enforcement activity after reorganization
9/24/2013 USDA expects 2013 food assistance to benefit 10.5M people
9/24/2013 USDA posts video concerning Coca-Cola partnership to improve watersheds
9/24/2013 Information for lenders using the USDA LINC system
9/23/2013 Consumer coalition urges USDA to cancel proposed poultry-inspection program
9/23/2013 Senator raises concerns about processed Chinese chicken
9/20/2013 USDA designates 13 counties in North Carolina as primary natural disaster areas
9/20/2013 USDA announces third sugar exchange results and an extension to address domestic sugar supplies
9/19/2013 USDA won't investigate GMO alfalfa contamination
9/19/2013 Third horse-slaughter business qualifies for USDA inspections
9/19/2013 USDA solicits additional bids under the Feedstock Flexibility Program
9/19/2013 USDA 2013 food sssistance programs to benefit more than 10.5 million worldwide
9/18/2013 Corn, soybean prices likely to remain unsettled until new production numbers surface
9/18/2013 Lawmakers question USDA position on China chicken plants
9/18/2013 APHIS finalizes rule on pet retail store definition
9/17/2013 U.S. cotton crop shrinking
9/16/2013 New USDA trade initiative aims to expand markets in sub-Saharan Africa
9/16/2013 USDA and Coca-Cola partner to replenish one billion liters of water to nature
9/16/2013 Ag Secretary Vilsack: Taking new steps to care for the land and water
9/13/2013 USDA official defends 15-year pork inspection trial
9/13/2013 USDA announces third exchange actions to address the domestic sugar surplus
9/13/2013 NC producers receive USDA support for production advanced biofuel
9/13/2013 New FSA guaranteed loan limit
9/12/2013 Pitts: Black farmers' claims decided
9/12/2013 Meat industry’s request for preliminary injunction on COOL denied
9/11/2013 NC receives USDA funds to improve conservation on agricultural lands
9/11/2013 FSIS updates its recall policies
9/11/2013 Poultry consumption shifts, USDA adjusts
9/11/2013 USDA announces Feedstock Flexibility Program results and FY 2013 and 2014
9/10/2013 Pressure mounts on USDA to scrap poultry inspection regs
9/9/2013 USDA pilot program fails to stop contaminated meat
9/9/2013 National Organic Standards Board to meet in October
9/5/2013 Full Disclosure: Changes to poultry inspections needed to protect public health
9/5/2013 Changes to poultry rules are flawed, report says
9/4/2013 Groups petition OSHA, USDA on meat, poultry plant line speeds
9/4/2013 USDA study finds benefits to early weaning
9/3/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for September 2013
9/2/2013 GAO: Additional steps needed to help prevent payments to participants whose incomes exceed limits
9/2/2013 USDA announces feedstock flexibility program results and FY 2013 and 2014 sugar program provisions
9/2/2013 FSIS reaffirms equivalence of China’s poultry processing system
8/30/2013 GIPSA issues final rule for weighing, feed, and swine contractors
8/30/2013 Senate confirms USDA Deputy Secretary nominee
8/30/2013 Krysta Harden sworn In as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
8/30/2013 Co-ops congratulate Krysta Harden
8/30/2013 GAO reveals potential farm payment snafus
8/30/2013 More than 100 ag groups support Harden nomination
8/30/2013 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on forecast for U.S. exports
8/29/2013 USDA to resume milk production surveys
8/27/2013 Big day for challenge to U.S. Country-of-Origin Labeling rule
8/22/2013 Groups request enhanced USDA oversight on GE field trials
8/20/2013 USDA: New York Times article misrepresented IT malfunction
8/20/2013 Shipping continued after computer inspection system failed at meat plants
8/20/2013 Scheduling conflict postpones U.S./China chicken meeting
8/19/2013 Judge’s order stopping horse slaughter ‘potentially invalid’; HSUS lawyers file motion
8/16/2013 USDA trip moves U.S. closer to accepting Chinese chicken
8/16/2013 USDA to explore stricter SNAP retailer requirements
8/16/2013 USDA solicits bids under the Feedstock Flexibility Program
8/16/2013 N.C. receives USDA funding to improve farm and rural business energy efficiency
8/16/2013 USDA seeks applicants for funds to assist rural microentrepreneurs
8/15/2013 USDA announces available funding to provide safe housing for America's farm laborers
8/15/2013 USDA seeks applications for grants to create jobs, economic opportunity in rural areas
8/14/2013 Government argues against bid for court to block COOL
8/12/2013 COOL advocates ask to intervene in labeling lawsuit
8/12/2013 Comment period on tenderized beef extended
8/8/2013 RMA releases analysis on market penetration and potential for federal crop insurance
8/8/2013 USDA names National Peanut Board members and alternates
8/8/2013 USDA revamps the National Poultry Improvement Plan website
8/7/2013 N.C. receives USDA funding to spur rural development
8/7/2013 Are you up to spec on GIPSA's new moisture standard?
8/6/2013 Senate confirms USDA deputy secretary nominee
8/6/2013 USDA announces ongoing efforts to assist ranchers impacted by drought
8/6/2013 New appointments at USDA
8/5/2013 Court hears injunction on horse slaughter lawsuit
8/5/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2013
8/5/2013 USDA celebrates National Farmers Market Week August 4-10
8/5/2013 USDA announces second sugar exchange results
8/1/2013 USDA to Kick-Off National Farmers Market Week
8/1/2013 USDA ANNOUNCES SECOND SUGAR EXCHANGE RESULTS
8/1/2013 USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for August 2013
7/31/2013 USDA continues GM wheat investigation as Japan lifts import ban
7/31/2013 Dioxin chicken recall prompts questions from Food & Water Watch
7/30/2013 GAO: Dead farmers might be reaping millions in subsidies
7/29/2013 Friday hearing last stand to stop horsemeat packing
7/26/2013 Feedstock Flexibility Program final rule published
7/25/2013 USDA releases results of fruit, vegetable pilot program
7/24/2013 USDA announces additional actions to address the domestic sugar surplus
7/24/2013 USDA reminds producers of deadline to submit nominations for FSA county committees
7/23/2013 Corn silking catching up
7/23/2013 USDA announces availability of biotechnology regulatory petitions and other actions
7/23/2013 USDA announces results for 45th Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up
7/22/2013 USDA steps up enforcement for humane treatment of animals
7/22/2013 FSIS pushing humane handling plans at small slaughterhouses
7/19/2013 N.C. utilities receive USDA funding
7/15/2013 New USDA/SARE survey shows benefits of cover crops
7/12/2013 USDA announces results of sugar exchange
7/12/2013 USDA extends acreage reporting deadline for FSA to Aug. 2, 2013
7/12/2013 USDA town meetings draw comments on proposal to help utilities finance renewable energy projects
7/11/2013 USDA, Interior, DoD partner to benefit ag lands, wildlife habitat and military readiness
7/11/2013 USDA announces export promotion allocations for fiscal year 2013
7/10/2013 Meat industry sues USDA over latest COOL rule
7/9/2013 USDA announces no marketing quota for 2014 upland cotton crop
7/8/2013 HACCP Validation: A long road to clarification
7/5/2013 USDA researchers report enzyme is as effective as antibiotics in pigs
7/5/2013 Another horse slaughter plant approved; lawsuit filed
7/3/2013 Acting Under Secretary discusses USDA's role in building support for aviation biofuels
7/3/2013 NASS to collect additional soybean acreage data
7/2/2013 Smart Snacks in School: New USDA standards aim to ensure healthy school foods
7/1/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2013
6/28/2013 Farm bill problems could hurt USDA budget
6/27/2013 USDA releases Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America
6/26/2013 USDA reports keep market on edge
6/24/2013 Effort under way to revitalize Southeast dairy industry
6/24/2013 USDA announces loan rates for peanuts for 2013 crop
6/24/2013 Victory for anti-GMO community with FSIS labeling approval
6/21/2013 USDA seeks applications for grants to improve the quality of rural housing
6/20/2013 Ag officials tour locally grown food hub in Durham
6/20/2013 NYT editorial weighs in on USDA IG report on pig slaughter
6/20/2013 FSA Guaranteed Loan Program update
6/18/2013 USDA announces grants for rural small businesses
6/18/2013 USDA stocks and acreage reports on the horizon
6/18/2013 ERS report: Agriculture’s Supply and Demand for Energy and Energy Products
6/18/2013 USDA announces additional actions to manage the domestic sugar surplus
6/13/2013 USDA seeks applications for grants to support small-socially disadvantaged producers
6/12/2013 USDA announces a notice of contract proposals to support advanced biofuels production
6/12/2013 Farm Service Agency county committee nomination period begins June 17
6/11/2013 USDA extends comment period for GE crops
6/7/2013 Southern senators outmaneuver enemies of catfish program
6/7/2013 Animal welfare group petitions FSIS to up humane handling standards
6/7/2013 USDA trade mission aims to create opportunities for U.S. agriculture in Turkey
6/7/2013 FSIS proposes new labeling rules for mechanically tenderized beef products
6/7/2013 USDA farmers market opens for 2013 season
6/6/2013 Inspections of small plants are inconsistent: GAO
6/6/2013 Vilsack outlines vision for agricultural solutions to environmental challenges
6/5/2013 EPA and USDA join together to help Americans reduce wasted food
6/4/2013 USDA renews commitment to improving regulatory efficiency
6/4/2013 Report farm ownership changes to FSA
6/4/2013 SURE disaster program deadline approaches for 2011 crops
6/3/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2013
6/3/2013 HHS and USDA announce the appointment of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
6/3/2013 USDA seeks sign-ups for wetlands, grasslands conservation programs
6/3/2013 Intent to suspend agency qualitative (30 mL) Campylobacter analysis
5/31/2013 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on forecast for U.S. agricultural exports
5/31/2013 Ag Secretary Vilsack highlights economic opportunity and job creation of regional food hubs
5/29/2013 Conservation Stewardship Program applications due by June 14
5/28/2013 FSIS launches MPI directory mobile app
5/24/2013 USDA issues final rule to amend labeling provisions under Country of Origin Labeling
5/24/2013 USDA seeks applications for grants to provide development support to rural cooperatives
5/23/2013 USDA Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers seeks nominations
5/22/2013 Opinion: USDA’s poultry proposal endangers eaters, not just employees
5/21/2013 FSIS to start sampling comminuted poultry products
5/16/2013 June 3 is deadline for choosing ACRE as revenue-protection plan
5/15/2013 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces organic crop insurance, other measure for organic ag
5/15/2013 USDA seeks applications for grants to provide technical assistance to help rural businesses grow
5/15/2013 USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program sign-up
5/14/2013 Environmental review to delay two engineered crops
5/14/2013 APHIS decision on 2,4-D, Dicamba-tolerant traits an unnecessary barrier for soybean farmers
5/10/2013 USDA announces refined sugar re-export program waivers
5/9/2013 How to develop a meat and poultry product recall plan
5/9/2013 USDA announces farm payments scheduled to resume
5/8/2013 USDA's May 10, 2013, WASDE report to incorporate some changes
5/8/2013 Research to study the affects of weather and climatic variability on beef and dairy cattle
5/7/2013 USDA names acting deputy secretary, FFAS bosses
5/7/2013 USDA announces final call for 2012 Census of Agriculture
5/3/2013 USDA FSA committee elections nomination period opens June 17
5/3/2013 USDA ruling opens door to more Italian cured pork meats
5/2/2013 NC producers receive USDA Rural Development Value-Added Producer Grants
5/2/2013 USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for May 2013
5/2/2013 Easy harvest: A well-meaning USDA program implodes on taxpayers
5/2/2013 Conservation Stewardship Program applications due by May 31
5/1/2013 APHIS reopens comment period on new concepts for Pseudorabies and Swine Brucellosis programs
4/30/2013 USDA expands support for farmers markets to accept SNAP benefits
4/30/2013 Average gross income, consent certification required
4/26/2013 Federal spigot flows as farmers claim discrimination
4/25/2013 USDA and dairy producers renew agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
4/23/2013 USAID officials join G-8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture
4/23/2013 Scientists unite to share ag data and feed the world
4/22/2013 APHIS gets petition from Monsanto on genetically engineered alfalfa
4/19/2013 Lawmakers fear new regulatory burdens on organic farmers
4/19/2013 Pecan crop insurance program changed for 2014
4/18/2013 Ag Secretary Vilsack seeks nominations for Forestry Research Advisory Council
4/17/2013 N.C. Natural Resources Conservation Service announces another funding opportunity for EQIP
4/17/2013 New information available for 2013 enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program
4/16/2013 USDA announces 2013 cotton loan rate differentials
4/16/2013 USDA proposes simplified application process for renewable energy funding
4/15/2013 FSA revises interest rate policy on guaranteed loans, April 12, 2013?
4/12/2013 USDA launches StrikeForce initiative in N.C. to boost rural economic growth and opportunity
4/11/2013 How did the USDA find nearly 400 million bushels of corn?
4/10/2013 USDA announces program to facilitate the export of further processed eggs and egg products
4/9/2013 USDA seeks applications to promote job creation and boost the rural economy
4/8/2013 Research shows that kids like healthy options
4/4/2013 USDA opens export markets for day-old chicks, hatching eggs, dairy cattle and pears
4/3/2013 Open data for agriculture meeting focuses on global food security
4/2/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for April 2013
4/2/2013 USDA invites applications for renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement projects
4/2/2013 USDA announces collaboration with DuPont to promote sustainable harvesting of bio-based feedstocks
3/29/2013 Ag Secretary Vilsack highlights efforts to increase access to affordable and healthy food
3/27/2013 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announces N.C. grant award recipient
3/27/2013 USDA announces no marketing quota for 2014 wheat crop
3/27/2013 USDA "StrikeForce" initiative to boost rural economic growth and opportunity
3/27/2013 Public meeting to address agenda items for Codex Committee on pesticide residues
3/26/2013 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers claims must be filed by MAY 1, 2013
3/26/2013 USDA seeks nominees for United Soybean Board
3/20/2013 USDA pares farm payments by $152 million due to budget sequester
3/20/2013 USDA set to ban slaughter of sick downer veal calves, Humane Society says
3/20/2013 U.S. pork export sales must now be reported to USDA
3/19/2013 Questions surround USDA's 'sugar bailout'
3/15/2013 FSIS extends comment period for HACCP plan revision
3/15/2013 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on departure of Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan
3/14/2013 All federal meat inspectors to be furloughed on 11 scheduled days
3/13/2013 NASS suspends certain statistical estimates and reports due to sequestration
3/13/2013 Food ingredients and sources of radiation listed and approved for use meat and poultry products
3/12/2013 Johanns writes Vilsack on FSIS furloughs
3/12/2013 Vilsack to lead U.S. delegation at the G-8 International Conference on Open Data for Agriculture
3/12/2013 Comment period extended for E. coli (STEC) survey available for public comment
3/11/2013 AMI, NCBA judge proposed COOL rules to be worse for U.S. industry
3/11/2013 USDA issues proposed rule to amend labeling provisions under COOL
3/8/2013 FSIS removes three ingredients from prohibited substances list
3/6/2013 Federal cuts to meat inspectors could hurt N.C. plants, farmers
3/6/2013 Meat inspector furloughs months away, says Vilsack
3/6/2013 USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) announces four new resources for its Program Handbook.
3/5/2013 USDA close to approving horse slaughter plant: NYT
3/4/2013 USDA report confirms that U.S. food does not pose a safety concern based upon pesticide residues
3/4/2013 Ag Secretary Vilsack to appoint voting members to FSA county committees
3/4/2013 Potential pain of inspector furloughs still unknown, JBS USA says
3/4/2013 USDA to simplify guaranteed farm loans by setting thresholds on interest rates
3/1/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2013
3/1/2013 Vilsack warns of meat shortages due to furloughs: report
2/28/2013 2013 Farm Program Choice: DCP or ACRE?
2/28/2013 Stabenow commends USDA for efforts to streamline rural programs
2/27/2013 USDA’s 2013/14 corn, soybean projections reviewed
2/27/2013 USDA releases report on the growing importance of food hubs in rural America
2/26/2013 FSIS to launch new poultry sampling program
2/26/2013 USDA proposes revised definition of 'rural'
2/26/2013 NC FSA state office announces general sign-Up for the Conservation Reserve Program
2/26/2013 Lucas & Peterson concerned USDA's report will shift resources away from rural areas
2/26/2013 Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers claims must be postmarked by March 25
2/22/2013 USDA trade report: FY 2013 exports forecast at a record $142 billion
2/22/2013 Sanderson sees “environmental catastrophe” if inspectors furloughed
2/22/2013 USDA offers plans to overhaul SNAP, limit fraud
2/22/2013 Rep. Conaway demands answers from USDA secretary on FSIS furlough plans
2/18/2013 FSIS posts resources for hold & test
2/18/2013 USDA announces 45th general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program
2/14/2013 Vilsack: With sequester, USDA would have “no choice” but to furlough food safety inspectors
2/13/2013 USDA-NRCS to reissue 2012 1099 forms
2/13/2013 USDA reloads on COOL
2/12/2013 USDA food inspection threatened by automatic U.S. budget cuts
2/11/2013 Reminder: Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers claims must be postmarked by March 25
2/11/2013 E. coli (STEC) survey available for comments
2/11/2013 Foreign persons must report U.S. agricultural land holdings
2/8/2013 Quiet farm trade ahead of reports
2/8/2013 Marketing assistance loans and loan deficiency payments continued for the 2013 crop year
2/8/2013 USDA to release new long-term agricultural projections
2/8/2013 USDA climate change adaptation plan open for public comment
2/7/2013 USDA announces request for applications for FY 2014 Farm to School grants
2/7/2013 Teleconference on "hold and test" of imported meat products
2/7/2013 USDA announces 2013 loan rates for wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, honey, pulses and rice
2/5/2013 FSIS issues notice on ongoing equivalence verifications of foreign food regulatory systems
2/5/2013 FSIS issues notice on disposition of non-ambulatory disabled cattle
2/5/2013 Marketing assistance loans and loan deficiency payments continued for the 2013 crop year
2/4/2013 USDA preserves $4 billion in agricultural exports in 2012 by knocking down barriers to trade
2/1/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for February 2013
2/1/2013 Vilsack signs regulation confirming "government to government" consultation with tribes
2/1/2013 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces expansion of refinancing program to help more rural homeowners
1/31/2013 USDA announces important updates on the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program
1/30/2013 Irrigation Water Management tools can help producers more wisely use valuable resource
1/29/2013 NCSU’S CALS Dean Linton named to National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
1/23/2013 USDA NC loan program transfers farmland to the next generation of farmers
1/23/2013 RMA changes tobacco quality, rotation requirements
1/23/2013 Lucas commends Secretary Vilsack for ensuring certainty for ag producers for crop year 2013
1/23/2013 Farm Service Agency announces important program updates
1/22/2013 U.S. beef exports dip slightly
1/21/2013 USDA has loans for farmers growing for locals
1/21/2013 USDA announces speakers for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum
1/17/2013 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack reminds producers to complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
1/16/2013 USDA to allow farmers to opt out of ACRE
1/16/2013 USDA finalizes new microloan program
1/16/2013 N.C. receives nearly $2 million to support local schools and roads
1/15/2013 USDA January report neutral for soybeans
1/15/2013 USDA report a bullish surprise for corn
1/15/2013 Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on continuing his service in the Obama Administration
1/15/2013 USDA announces speakers for the 2013 Agricultural Outlook Forum
1/14/2013 Futures rally overnight
1/11/2013 Ag Secretary appoints new National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection members
1/11/2013 USDA reminds ag stakeholders of report release changes
1/10/2013 APHIS releases final rule on animal traceability
1/10/2013 USDA highlights 2012 investments to build stronger rural communities
1/10/2013 ARS working toward brown marmorated stink bug control
1/7/2013 Plug into USDA's powered-up energy website
1/7/2013 USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers seeks membership nominations
1/4/2013 USDA explores faster E.coli detection method
1/2/2013 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for January 2013
12/28/2012 USDA weighing options if it is forced to buy up milk products
12/26/2012 National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to host public meeting
12/21/2012 USDA issues final rule for animal disease traceability
12/20/2012 USDA awards improve veterinary service in rural areas
12/20/2012 USDA seeks applications for funding to revitalize rural rental housing
12/19/2012 2012 Census of Agriculture arriving in mailboxes across America
12/19/2012 No storage deficit areas for the 2012-crop cotton marketing assistance loan program
12/18/2012 Troxler encourages N.C. farmers to take part in 2012 Census of Agriculture
12/18/2012 GIPSA uncovers string of false invoices at livestock auction markets
12/17/2012 Duke receives USDA grant to support sustainable bioenergy production
12/14/2012 USDA action during drought opened 2.8 million acres to haying and grazing
12/14/2012 American farmers and ranchers reach 50M-acre mark in voluntary USDA conservation program
12/13/2012 USDA supply, demand report neutral for soybeans
12/13/2012 USDA report slightly bullish for cotton
12/10/2012 Consumers, industry benefit under FSIS hold and test implementation
12/10/2012 FSIS research priorities include sampling, pre-harvest, antimicrobial resistance
12/9/2012 Ag Secretary and USTR call on Russia to suspend its new testing requirements for U.S. meat exports
12/6/2012 USDA announces new prevention-based efforts to improve safety of poultry products
12/4/2012 North Carolina Farm Service Agency conservation loans available
12/3/2012 USDA releases Agricultural Prices report
12/3/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for December 2012
12/3/2012 FSIS issues directive on donning and doffing time measurement
12/3/2012 FDA approves use of ionizing radiation on meat, poultry products
11/30/2012 USDA trade mission aims to create opportunities for U.S. agriculture in Russia
11/29/2012 Comments accepted on eligibility of Korea to export poultry products to the US
11/29/2012 Chemical stunts growth of bacteria-carrying flies
11/29/2012 USDA scientists and cooperators sequence the wheat genome in breakthrough for global food security
11/28/2012 USDA lowers crop insurance premium for corn, soybean producers
11/28/2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on 2012 farm income forecast
11/27/2012 USDA Report: Net farm income forecasted to decline in 2012
11/27/2012 USDA study shows trends in public and private agricultural R&D
11/27/2012 USDA certifies cotton nonwovens as 'bio-based' products
11/23/2012 USDA recognizes region of Mexican state for cattle exports
11/23/2012 New substances added to FSIS safe ingredients list
11/21/2012 USDA finds nitrogen management hasn't improved
11/21/2012 USDA Report: Potential Farm-Level Effects of Eliminating Direct Payments
11/19/2012 Report: Potential Farm-Level Effects of Eliminating Direct Payments
11/19/2012 USDA updates nutrient database for poultry and meat products
11/16/2012 USDA seeks input from dairy farmers for dairy herd health survey
11/15/2012 N.C. receives USDA grants to increase local foods in eligible schools
11/15/2012 Cutting 80 percent of pathogen testing for produce, USDA begins shutdown of MDP
11/12/2012 Ag Research Service scientists develop insecticide mobile app
11/7/2012 APHIS reopens comments on response to chrysanthemum white rust
11/2/2012 FSA urges farmers and ranchers to vote in county committee elections beginning Monday, Nov. 5
11/2/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2012
11/2/2012 USDA offers housing assistance to rural East Coast residents affected by Hurricane Sandy
11/2/2012 Investigation: USDA quietly eliminated 60 percent of foreign meat inspections
11/1/2012 Farmers and ranchers urged to record losses from Hurricane Sandy
11/1/2012 Feedlot pain, changes will echo through beef industry
11/1/2012 Wheat crop starts poorly
10/31/2012 USDA opens nominations for agriculture advisory committee vacancies
10/30/2012 USDA issues food safety, livestock safety reminders
10/29/2012 High corn prices could bump demand for wheat
10/29/2012 USDA launches tenderness marketing claim standards
10/24/2012 USDA drought assistance minimizes impacts while spurring improvements on 1M acres of farmland
10/24/2012 USDA helps with local food production
10/18/2012 USDA Announces Nation's Sixth Regional Biofuels System,
10/18/2012 USDA scientists collaborate with global researchers to advance the mapping of the barley genome
10/17/2012 USDA appoints 16 directors to United Soybean Board
10/17/2012 Jousting continues over Renewable Fuel Standard mandate
10/16/2012 NRCS program focuses on soil quality In midst of drought
10/15/2012 Food safety wins thumbs-up in 2012 specialty crop grants
10/15/2012 FSIS to hold webinar on poultry sanitary dressing procedures
10/12/2012 USDA rural funding benefits electric services
10/10/2012 FSIS adds two products to list of new technologies
10/10/2012 Secretary Vilsack to participate in the kickoff of four regional workshops on drought Response
10/4/2012 FSIS to propose new mechanically tenderized label rules soon
10/3/2012 FSIS is going to analyze expanding non-O157 testing in fiscal 2013
10/2/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for October 2012
10/1/2012 FSIS issues directive for shipping state-inspected product
9/28/2012 NC receives market promotion grants
9/28/2012 USDA confirms: No new CRP signups
9/28/2012 USDA allows continued use of vitamins and minerals in organic products on interim basis
9/28/2012 USDA seeks nominees for the National Peanut Standards Board
9/28/2012 Organic poultry producers have continued access to synthetic methionine at limited amounts
9/27/2012 Schumer, Gillibrand call for USDA support for dairy farms
9/27/2012 USDA, Bureau of Indian Affairs, work to boost access to farm programs in Indian Country
9/26/2012 N.C.'s Shambley appointed to soybean board
9/26/2012 USDA announces 2012 crop sugar loan rates
9/26/2012 USDA announces final fiscal year 2012 beet sugar marketing allotments
9/26/2012 FSIS revises Salmonella guide
9/25/2012 USDA announces Hispanic and women farmer and rancher claims period now open
9/24/2012 N.C. receives USDA grants to promote new economic opportunity for farmers and ranchers
9/24/2012 Revised FSIS Salmonella compliance guidelines for small and very small meat poultry establishments
9/24/2012 FY 2013 tariff-rate quota allocations for raw cane sugar and sugar-containing products
9/20/2012 FSIS seeks changes to E. coli sampling program for beef trim
9/20/2012 USDA announces change in release time of key statistical reports beginning in January 2013
9/18/2012 FSIS clarifies which chickens to get salmonella tests
9/12/2012 Russia trade bill stuck in political limbo
9/12/2012 USDA meat inspection activity remains strong
9/10/2012 Secretary Vilsack highlights resurgence of rural manufacturing during N.C. visit
9/10/2012 USDA announces sugar tariff rate quotas for fiscal year 2013
9/10/2012 USDA changes crop insurance rule in spring 2013
9/7/2012 Secretary Vilsack announces availability of grants to improve housing for farm workers
9/7/2012 FSA Guaranteed Loan Program update
9/6/2012 R-CALF sues WTO and others over COOL ruling
9/5/2012 NSAC releases grant resource guide
9/4/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending rates for September 2012
8/31/2012 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on latest forecast for farm exports
8/31/2012 Vilsack announces grants to support beginning farmers and ranchers across 24 states
8/30/2012 Livestock producers affected by disasters urged to keep good records
8/30/2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack extends emergency grazing to assist ranchers impacted by drought
8/27/2012 Food Safety Advocates to USDA: Require labeling for tenderized meat
8/27/2012 USDA- Economic Research Service update on food inflation
8/27/2012 USDA announces initial fiscal year 2013 domestic sugar program
8/23/2012 N.C. receives USDA funding for energy efficiency improvements
8/23/2012 New help for livestock producers with changes to emergency loans, crop insurance
8/23/2012 USDA suspends Central Valley Meat for humane handling violations
8/23/2012 USDA guarantees loan for Sampson County cellulosic ethanol refinery
8/21/2012 USDA implements mandatory wholesale pork reporting program
8/20/2012 Salazar, Vilsack announce members of Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
8/17/2012 USDA seeks applications for grants to help ag producers bring increased value to their products
8/16/2012 Low-interest emergency loans now available to producers in 172 additional counties due to drought
8/16/2012 FSIS directive targets poultry slaughter operations
8/15/2012 N.C. receives economic development funding for rural communities
8/15/2012 N.C. receives funding for projects to boost renewable energy production, reduce energy consumption
8/15/2012 Council for Native American Farming and Ranching holds first meeting today
8/14/2012 USDA estimates shake up RFS debate
8/14/2012 Vilsack announces meat purchase to assist livestock producers impacted by drought
8/13/2012 Checkoff will be target of lawsuit over how funds are used
8/13/2012 Council for Native American Farming and Ranching to hold first meeting
8/10/2012 FSA moving to electronic check processing
8/10/2012 Ag Deputy Secretary Merrigan announces new opportunities for small meat and poultry processors
8/10/2012 N.C. receives USDA funding to improve rural electric service
8/10/2012 Ag Deputy Secretary Merrigan highlights efforts to promote commercialization of USDA research
8/9/2012 Ag Secretary Vilsack, Obama Administration deliver new drought assistance to America's producers
8/8/2012 USDA re-enlists meat & poultry inspection group
8/8/2012 Final rule provides new options for organic producers and processors
8/7/2012 APHIS, FDA finish BSE investigation and give all clear
8/7/2012 NASS releases Farm Production Expenditures Annual Summary
8/7/2012 Proposed APHIS rule would exempt domesticated farm animals
8/6/2012 USDA review finds oversight of N.C. rural loan programs inadequate
8/6/2012 USDA announces no marketing quota for the 2013 upland cotton crop
8/6/2012 USDA directory records more than 7,800 farmers markets
8/6/2012 APHIS declares Japan FMD-free; some beef imports can resume
8/2/2012 N.C. receives funding through Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge
8/2/2012 USDA APHIS removes barriers to trade and expands market access for U.S. farm exports
8/1/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2012
7/31/2012 $1 million available to improve irrigation on local farms
7/30/2012 Biomass Crop Assistance Program expanded
7/30/2012 USDA ready to inspect horse slaughter by year end
7/30/2012 FSIS posts first quarter Salmonella and Campylobacter report
7/30/2012 USDA announces support for producers to grow renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels
7/27/2012 USDA looking at antibiotics claims on meat labels
7/27/2012 USDA retracts 'Meatless Monday' post
7/26/2012 USDA reminds producers of approaching deadline for FSA county committees nominations
7/26/2012 USDA designates an additional 76 Counties in 6 states as primary natural disaster areas
7/25/2012 USDA researchers identify antibiotics alternatives for poultry, livestock
7/25/2012 July 23 USDA crop report
7/24/2012 USDA announces new efforts to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by drought
7/24/2012 USDA proposed rule to help utilities assist home and business owners’ energy conservation efforts
7/23/2012 The means to help producers impacted by drought
7/23/2012 USDA announces sign-up date for Highly Erodible Land Initiative
7/19/2012 USDA announces availability of loans and grants to improve housing for farmworkers
7/19/2012 USDA publishes initial non-O157:H7 beef testing results
7/19/2012 Juan M. Garcia named Farm Service Agency Administrator
7/19/2012 USDA designates an additional 39 counties in 8 states as primary natural disaster areas
7/18/2012 USDA decides to spare produce testing program this year
7/18/2012 USDA announces proposed rule to increase energy efficiency in rural homes and businesses
7/18/2012 USDA announces 2.0 version of Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass
7/17/2012 Grain groups call for USDA report timing change, trading pause
7/17/2012 USDA officials stand with farmers and ranchers affected by extreme weather and natural disasters
7/17/2012 USDA releases agroforestry guide for farmers, woodland owners
7/16/2012 Google+ hangout to highlight local food initiatives
7/13/2012 USDA seeks nominees for Cotton Board positions
7/12/2012 N.C. receives USDA funding to improve rural electric infrastructure
7/12/2012 USDA announces help for farmers dealing with natural disasters
7/11/2012 USDA budget cut could slash 80 percent of produce testing
7/10/2012 FSIS adds lactic acid for poultry to safe ingredient list
7/9/2012 USDA funding boosts renewable energy production
7/3/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2012
7/3/2012 N.C. Farm Service Agency moves to electronic check processing
7/3/2012 USDA seeks more vendors for its national food programs
7/3/2012 USDA to enhance consumer safeguards with expanded testing for illegal drug residues in meat
7/2/2012 Cotton acres fall; corn and beans near records
7/2/2012 USDA releases requests for applications for the AFRI food safety challenge area
7/2/2012 USDA makes progress on alternatives to antibiotics
6/27/2012 N.C. receives USDA funding for economic development
6/27/2012 USDA seeks nominations for National Organic Advisory Board
6/27/2012 Antitrust report promises change
6/26/2012 Hagan announces new projects to boost renewable energy production, help create jobs in NC
6/26/2012 USDA and USTR name new members to agricultural trade advisory committees
6/26/2012 USDA’s food price index holds steady between April and May
6/25/2012 USDA announces loan rates for 2012-crop peanuts
6/25/2012 Comment period extended for HACCP systems validation
6/25/2012 Vilsack testifies on efforts to increase agriculture exports by expanding trade with Russia
6/18/2012 Two applications in for horse slaughter; opposition gears up
6/14/2012 Farm groups say 'no' to proposed animal ID rule
6/14/2012 Markets trade as June 12 USDA report released
6/14/2012 N.C. receives funding for non-food energy crop production
6/13/2012 Forest Service seeks comments on efforts to improve efficiency of forest conservation activities
6/13/2012 USDA sees lower beef, higher pork and poultry output
6/13/2012 FSIS reports change in poultry export rules to Taiwan
6/13/2012 New foot-and-mouth disease vaccine gets licensed for use on cattle
6/13/2012 No June increase in fiscal year 2012 raw sugar TRQ or company sugar marketing allotments
6/13/2012 USDA seeks applications for grants to help rural businesses create jobs
6/13/2012 Farm Service Agency county committee nomination period begins June 15
6/12/2012 NASS study to update swine health data
6/12/2012 Secretary's Column: Expanding farm credit opportunities
6/11/2012 Farmers are reminded to sign up for the 2012 Census of Agriculture
6/11/2012 Coalition says USDA “significantly underestimated” cost of new traceability rule
6/8/2012 USDA announces notice of public comment on report release times
6/7/2012 US, EU gear up to battle for Codex’s vote on ractopamine
6/6/2012 USDA publishes final rule to provide greater protection for horses
6/6/2012 FSIS says HACCP plans to be reassessed if non-O157 positives found
6/6/2012 USDA announces proposed designation of twelve new biobased product categories
6/6/2012 USDA releases 2010 Annual Summary for Pesticide Data Program report
6/6/2012 U.S. agriculture secretary names members of planning rule advisory group
6/5/2012 ARS highlights alternatives to antibiotics for animal agriculture
6/5/2012 Streamlined trade of organic products between United States and European Union begins
6/5/2012 Vilsack intends to appoint socially-disadvantaged farmers as voting members of county committees
6/5/2012 Johansson selected as USDA Deputy Chief Economist
6/4/2012 Nominations being accepted for the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
6/4/2012 Consumer groups criticize poultry inspection proposal
6/1/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2012
6/1/2012 USDA Deputy Secretary Merrigan to be speaking in Durham on June 6th
6/1/2012 USDA targeting six additional strains of E coli in raw beef trim starting Monday
6/1/2012 FSIS issues new export document procedures for China
6/1/2012 Statement from Ag Secretary Vilsack on newest forecast for U.S. farm exports
5/31/2012 Controversy continues as comment period closes for HIMP
5/31/2012 Guaranteed loan program update
5/30/2012 USDA proceeds with office consolidation plan
5/30/2012 SURE disaster program deadline approaches for 2010 crops
5/29/2012 USDA seeks public comment on major statistical reports, retains current release times
5/29/2012 USDA announces results for Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up
5/25/2012 FSIS issues new directives for imported meat, poultry and egg products
5/25/2012 USDA works to create organic aquaculture standards
5/25/2012 N.C. farmer named to USDA’S Council Native American farming and ranching
5/25/2012 USDA provides funding to cooperators for pest and disease management and disaster prevention
5/24/2012 USDA announces improvements to Market Access Program
5/24/2012 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces new and expanded access to credit for America's farmers and ranchers
5/23/2012 FSIS seeks comments on revised validation rule
5/22/2012 OIG releases second and final N-60 report
5/22/2012 USDA streamlining meat and poultry labeling approval process
5/18/2012 Are healthy foods more expensive?
5/16/2012 USDA switching to new plant data inspection system
5/16/2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack celebrates USDA's 150th year of service
5/16/2012 USDA: New issue of Small Plant News
5/16/2012 Secretary Vilsack announces Cotton Board appointments
5/16/2012 Secretary Vilsack announces National Pork Board appointments
5/16/2012 USDA releases new service for livestock mandatory reporting data
5/15/2012 USDA reminds producers of approaching sign-up deadline for 2012 DCP and ACRE
5/15/2012 USDA, DOE, and the Navy look into increasing biofuels production
5/10/2012 USDA grants to increase farmers market participation in SNAP
5/9/2012 Corn planting proceeds at near record pace
5/9/2012 FSIS amends rules on adulterated, misbranded meat
5/9/2012 Engeljohn moves to head FSIS's field offices
5/9/2012 FSIS posts traceback proposal in Federal Register
5/9/2012 USDA advances water quality conservation across the U.S.
5/8/2012 Fresh market vegetable prices take tumble
5/8/2012 USDA Under Secretary to help launch Produce Ped’lers bike delivery program in N.C.
5/8/2012 FSIS proposes adding substances approved for meat, poultry products
5/7/2012 USDA pulls trigger on infrastructure spending
5/7/2012 Planting projections hold surprises for tobacco growers
5/7/2012 NCEMC receives USDA grant
5/4/2012 Plea to stop USDA poultry inspection change
5/4/2012 Ag Secretary Vilsack urges petroleum companies to increase adoption of renewable energy
5/4/2012 USDA invites applications for grants to provide broadband service to remote rural communities
5/3/2012 Sun may be setting on FSIS’s proposed changes to poultry inspection
5/3/2012 Consumer group wants more BSE investigation
5/3/2012 USDA announces new safeguards to protect consumers from foodborne illness
5/2/2012 New proposed BioPreferred regulation to expand biobased products for federal purchase
5/2/2012 USDA accepting applications for FY 2013 market development programs
5/2/2012 USDA announces lamb products purchase
5/2/2012 Inspector general gives positive report on FSIS humane handling enforcement
5/1/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for May 2012
5/1/2012 USDA to collaborate with NCCU in training and matchmaking event
5/1/2012 Final applications for NRCS Organic Initiative due June 1
5/1/2012 Farm group speaks up for new crop tech
4/30/2012 USDA sets media straight in pointed memo
4/27/2012 USDA announces support for small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and cooperatives
4/27/2012 FSIS adds time to comment on poultry slaughter rule change
4/26/2012 NC black farmers filing claims in USDA settlement
4/25/2012 USDA announces 2012 county loan rates for wheat, feed grains and oilseeds
4/25/2012 USDA announces assistance for 13 wetlands partnership projects in 12 states
4/24/2012 USDA announces steps to improve compliance with residue requirements
4/23/2012 USDA unveils new food hub resource guide to expand market opportunities for farmers and ranchers
4/20/2012 30 lawmakers ask USDA to 'correct the public record' on LFTB
4/20/2012 USDA Farm Service Agency Guaranteed Loan Program update
4/19/2012 ABC slams USDA's poultry inspection plan
4/18/2012 New farm to school program to improve the health and nutrition of kids receiving school meals
4/12/2012 Deadline for comments on proposed rule for poultry slaughter inspection April 26
4/12/2012 FSIS offers webinars for generic labeling approval processes
4/12/2012 FSIS to launch Label Submission and Approval System
4/11/2012 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces BioPreferred final rule
4/10/2012 DeLauro Urges USDA to Label Mechanically Tenderized Beef
4/10/2012 Spring Planting Begins
4/9/2012 Debate Heats Up Over Poultry Inspection Proposal
4/9/2012 US Forest Service Targets $40.6M to Purchase, Restore Lands in 15 States
4/9/2012 USDA Announces No Marketing Quota for 2013 Wheat Crop
4/9/2012 US Forest Service Targets $40.6M to Purchase, Restore Lands in 15 States
4/6/2012 Holiday Markets Overlap
4/6/2012 The Buzz: More USDA Surprises?
4/6/2012 Corn Acreage Is Big News In USDA Planting Report
4/6/2012 Farmers Market Promotion Program Grants Available
4/5/2012 CRP General Sign-Up Extended
4/5/2012 MOU Signed to Increase Access to Education
4/5/2012 Sign-Up and Re-Enrollment Deadline Extended For CRP General Sign-Up 43
4/5/2012 Vilsack to Host First Ever USDA Virtual Office Hours on Twitter
4/4/2012 Michigan Firm Recalls Stuffed Potato with Beef Filling Due To Misbranding & Undeclared Allergens
4/3/2012 Poultry inspectors protest inspection proposal at USDA
4/3/2012 Exclusive: USDA will approve LFTB label requests
4/3/2012 USDA urges Americans to prevent invasive pests, protect American agriculture
4/2/2012 USDA announces 2012 cotton loan rate differentials
4/2/2012 FSIS releases notice on non-O157 STEC verification program
4/2/2012 USDA works for farmers, sportsmen and the environment
3/29/2012 Consumer groups, inspectors’ union to rally against poultry inspection changes
3/29/2012 USDA reminds producers of approaching deadline for CRP general sign-up
3/29/2012 Black farmers file claims in USDA settlement
3/27/2012 4-H members explore issues affecting youth at the 2012 National 4-H Conference
3/27/2012 Broad support for final planning rule
3/26/2012 USDA publishes final rule to restore the nation's forests through science and collaboration
3/26/2012 USDA warns of additional fraudulent letters and calls
3/26/2012 Proposed rule would require wholesale pork sale reporting
3/23/2012 N.C. companies going to China on USDA trade mission
3/23/2012 Nutrient Management Initiative sign-up deadline is March 30
3/23/2012 Obama Administration announces new funding for Biomass Research and Development Initiative
3/22/2012 Proponents, critics tackle proposed poultry inspection rule
3/22/2012 USDA seeks applications to spur job creation, economic growth in rural areas
3/22/2012 FSIS issues notice on collecting beef trim for testing
3/21/2012 Farm Service Agency releases final rule for Conservation Loan Program
3/21/2012 USDA launches free webinar series for fruit and vegetable industry
3/20/2012 Deadline nears for black farmers to file claims in $1.25B discrimination settlement
3/20/2012 You're Invited! "Match making" in the biofuels value chain at USDA
3/19/2012 FSIS evaluating petition to deem four Salmonella strains adulterants
3/19/2012 Packers, processors prepare for non-O157 STEC testing
3/19/2012 USDA warns of fraudulent letters
3/16/2012 USDA affirms safety of lean finely textured beef product for consumers
3/15/2012 Hagan urges eligible African American farmers to take action in discrimination case
3/15/2012 USDA announces assistance to rural communities and residents affected by recent tornadoes
3/14/2012 Government commodity payments continue to shift to larger farms, higher income households
3/13/2012 USDA proposes to require pork, DDG export sales reports
3/13/2012 Feds float checkoff expansion
3/12/2012 Chairwoman Stabenow applauds action to boost U.S. beef exports
3/12/2012 USDA changes BSE rules on beef imports
3/12/2012 Obama to appoint Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy as director of USDA's National Institute of Food and Ag
3/12/2012 Committee to discuss proposed rule on the modernization of poultry slaughter inspection
3/12/2012 USDA announces 2012 pulse crop loan rates by region
3/9/2012 USDA urged to tighten oversight of organic milk operations
3/9/2012 USDA and Interior announce wildlife conservation efforts to support local economies
3/9/2012 $15 million multi-agency challenge to foster job creation in rural communities
3/8/2012 USDA reminds producers of approaching CRP general sign-up
3/7/2012 Teacher suspended in N.C. lunch cop controversy
3/6/2012 Secretary Vilsack: "Pass a farm bill now"
3/6/2012 USDA seeks applications for economic development funding to create jobs in rural areas
3/6/2012 CCC revises schedules for upland cotton loan rate differentials
3/6/2012 USDA sets public meeting on school lunch ground beef safety
3/6/2012 Meeting date change on Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food
3/6/2012 Conservation Reserve general signup announced for North Carolina
3/5/2012 North Carolia dairy producers reminded of MILC program
3/5/2012 Hertford County FSA office on closure list
3/5/2012 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces new Conservation Reserve Program initiative
3/5/2012 White House Rural Council partnership to strengthen skills of rural workers
3/5/2012 USDA announces equine operations now eligible for emergency loans
3/2/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2012
3/2/2012 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces trade mission to China with 40 U.S. companies
3/2/2012 Consumers to receive timely food safety alerts through state Twitter feeds
3/2/2012 USDA to hold public meeting on the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food
3/2/2012 FSIS chicken parts study flawed, industry says
3/1/2012 USDA unveils the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass
2/28/2012 USDA seeks nominees for National Dairy Board
2/28/2012 Pigford II settlement process prompts new rumors, misinformation
2/28/2012 USDA to approve consolidation of 131 FSA offices
2/28/2012 Prospects for U.S. agriculture continue to be strong
2/27/2012 USDA goes the extra mile for producers, helping to meet demand for U.S. cattle
2/22/2012 USDA announces new highly erodible cropland initiative for Conservation Reserve Program
2/21/2012 Campy results good, FSIS says
2/20/2012 USDA announces new funding for Conservation Partners
2/17/2012 USDA ag census beginning
2/17/2012 USDA announces START2FARM.GOV to support America's future farming generations
2/17/2012 U.S., China sign plan of strategic cooperation in agriculture
2/16/2012 Rep. Kissell, Ellmer send letter to Vilsack regarding school lunch incident in Hoke County
2/16/2012 State nutrition police arrest N.C. preschooler's lunch
2/15/2012 Poultry consumption to rebound in the face of red meat competition
2/14/2012 Is a substantial CRP shift coming to corn, soybean acres in 2012?
2/13/2012 NRCS digital soil survey now a smartphone “app”
2/13/2012 USDA offers mobile access and more efficient online tools for farmers and ranchers
2/13/2012 USDA issues final 2010-Crop Average Crop Revenue Election payments for rice
2/10/2012 USDA to host first U.S.-China Agricultural Symposium
2/10/2012 FSIS to delay non-O157 STEC implementation
2/9/2012 USDA and partners to provide new genetic resources to support global agricultural development
2/6/2012 Projects to assist agricultural producers, farmers, ranchers, small business and cooperatives
2/6/2012 USDA announces funding for two renewable energy programs
2/6/2012 FSIS releases consolidation map
2/6/2012 Rule would reduce limits of synthetic methionine in organic poultry production
2/3/2012 Jones to speak out against proposed closure of Pamlico FSA office
2/2/2012 Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for February 2012
2/2/2012 Pilot Program to help rural borrowers refinance mortgages, get lower interest rates
2/2/2012 USDA announces CRP general sign-up
2/2/2012 Public meeting to address agenda items for the Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
2/2/2012 Industry groups back federal plan to address foodborne illness
2/2/2012 USDA backs off of stringent proposal for federal contractors
2/1/2012 N.C. business leaders to share ideas on how to boost small businesses and create jobs
2/1/2012 N.C. receives USDA funding to promote business development, create jobs
2/1/2012 Butler: Meatpackers 'insulting' to farmers
1/30/2012 FSIS sets its sights on mechanically separated chicken
1/30/2012 N.C. FSA schedules six public meeting in counties where FSA offices may be consolidated
1/30/2012 FSIS posts third quarter Salmonella and Campylobacter report
1/30/2012 USDA names winners of 2012 Agricultural Outlook Forum student diversity program
1/27/2012 New forest planning rule seeks to restore the nation's forests through science and collaboration
1/27/2012 USDA to release new long-term agricultural projections
1/27/2012 More job reductions, realignments possible at USDA: Vilsack
1/26/2012 USDA unveils new plant hardiness zone map
1/26/2012 Hagen: Higher poultry performance standards to come
1/26/2012 Updated and improved process to resolve discrimination claims of Hispanic and women farmers
1/26/2012 FSA employees contesting proposed office closings
1/23/2012 USDA seeks to modernize poultry inspection in the United States
1/23/2012 USD awards grants to ensure the sustainability and quality of water supply; NCSU receives funding
1/23/2012 USDA announces greater flexibility and additional tools for beginning farmers and ranchers
1/23/2012 USDA invites applications for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
1/23/2012 Sign-up dates for 2012 Direct and Counter Cyclical Program and Average Crop Revenue Election
1/20/2012 Dudley Butler resigns as head of USDA’s GIPSA
1/20/2012 USDA appoints new members to the Forest Resource Coordinating Committee
1/19/2012 Ag Secretary Vilsack streamlines access to energy investment information at USDA
1/18/2012 USDA releases rural development annual report
1/18/2012 USDA marks 150th anniversary with historic plenary panel at 2012 Agricultural Outlook Forum
1/18/2012 Vilsack on the appointment of U.S. Ambassador Ertharin Cousin to the UN World Food Programme
1/17/2012 Black farmers vs. USDA
1/16/2012 USDA announces Tobacco Transition Program payments
1/13/2012 USDA extends Conservation Stewardship Program sign-up to January 27
1/13/2012 FSIS reiterates its requirements for ammonium hydroxide
1/12/2012 Vilsack outlines vital points for next farm bill
1/12/2012 HACCP effective at preventing salmonella illness from broilers: USDA study
1/11/2012 FSIS alters consequences of changing procedures on Listeria testing
1/11/2012 FSIS baseline study of raw chicken parts to begin this month
1/11/2012 Vilsack reaffirms commitment to food safety in consolidation
1/11/2012 USDA to close 259 offices in nationwide overhaul
1/10/2012 Public meeting for the Codex Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Animal Feeding
1/9/2012 Food safety agencies announce public meeting to discuss foodborne illness attribution estimates
1/6/2012 Deadline for USDA Conservation Innovation Grant pre-proposals January 31
1/6/2012 Secretary Vilsack announces opportunity to advise land management planning
1/5/2012 Wholesale pork reporting rule moves to OMB
1/5/2012 Deadline for USDA Conservation Innovation Grant pre-proposals January 31
1/4/2012 USDA to measure the economic well-being of American farms
1/4/2012 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for January 2012
1/4/2012 FSIS, FDA, CDC aim for better foodborne illness attribution
12/30/2011 FSIS clarifies its stance on E. coli sample collection
12/30/2011 Food safety agencies announce public meeting to discuss foodborne illness attribution estimates
12/28/2011 NC Division of National Ag Statistics office set to close
12/22/2011 HHS, USDA report tracks progress on food safety
12/22/2011 Cut-off for Conservation Stewardship Program is Jan. 13
12/21/2011 Register for the 2012 Agricultural Outlook Forum
12/16/2011 USDA introduces new risk management tool to help producers achieve GAP certification
12/15/2011 Guaranteed loan program update
12/15/2011 USDA revises national nutrient management standard to achieve maximum ag, environmental benefits
12/14/2011 Keepseagle claims filing period closes Dec. 27
12/12/2011 New anaerobic digesters being built in pilot states
12/12/2011 USDA rule on plant sorting of chickens moves to OMB
12/12/2011 USDA is seeking applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
12/9/2011 Hagan announces $1.5M to improve access to education & health care in NC rural areas
12/9/2011 USDA publishes final GIPSA rule
12/8/2011 USDA establishes advisory board for Native American farmers and ranchers
12/7/2011 Industry continues to lean on USDA to delay non-O157 STEC policy
12/7/2011 USDA to announce new tactics to combat fraud and enhance SNAP integrity
12/6/2011 USDA announces proposed rule to streamline generic labeling approval processes
12/5/2011 USDA moving to lower insurance premiums for corn and soybean producers in 2012
12/2/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for December 2011
12/2/2011 Subcommittee continues oversight of USDA's operations to ensure proper use of taxpayer funds
12/1/2011 USDA announces ranking dates for four major conservation initiatives
12/1/2011 Public would benefit from release of establishment-specific data: committee
12/1/2011 Agencies extend comment period for sodium reduction feedback
11/29/2011 FSIS to release data on processing facilities
11/29/2011 Pigford settlement claims filing period opens for African American farmers and ranchers
11/28/2011 FSIS extends E. coli comment period
11/24/2011 FSA guaranteed loan program update
11/23/2011 USDA seeking applications in North Carolina for organic initiative
11/23/2011 Canada aims for equivalency on USDA’s expanded E. coli ban
11/22/2011 USDA sets meeting, extends comment period on non-O157 E. coli
11/22/2011 U.S. and China conclude 22nd session of the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
11/21/2011 Outreach and assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers
11/21/2011 USDA determination document explains assessment methods for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program
11/21/2011 Now is the time to apply for USDA conservation programs
11/21/2011 Congress votes to limit GIPSA rule and save school pizza
11/18/2011 FSIS extends comment period for nSTEC rule
11/17/2011 Congress set to cut money for parts of proposed GIPSA rule
11/17/2011 NMA to host webinar on non-compliance record appeals
11/17/2011 FSIS official emphasizes slaughter controls for non-O157 E. coli
11/16/2011 USDA invites comments on use of tetracycline, other substances in organic agriculture
11/14/2011 U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack: Expanding trade with Vietnam and China
11/11/2011 GIPSA backs off rule on “base pay” for poultry farmers
11/11/2011 USDA streamlines common acreage reporting dates for many farm programs
11/11/2011 USDA proposes improvements to help deliver disaster assistance more quickly to producers
11/11/2011 USDA streamlines programs to help American agriculture enhance productivity, drive economic growth
11/8/2011 North Carolina seed lab returns to permanent home
11/8/2011 USDA benefits tied to HEL, wetlands compliance
11/7/2011 Modified GIPSA rule sent to OMB: Meatpackers largely spared
11/7/2011 USDA revises ready-to-cook poultry classifications
11/7/2011 FSIS issues new directive on sanitary dressing verification for cattle slaughter
11/4/2011 USDA Farm Service Urges Farmers & Ranchers to Vote in Co Committee Elections Beginning Fri, Nov. 4
11/4/2011 FSIS issues new directive on sanitary dressing verification for cattle slaughter
11/4/2011 FSA urges farmers and ranchers to vote in county committee elections beginning Friday, Nov. 4
11/3/2011 Minority Farmer Advisory Committee to hold second meeting, finalize recommendations
11/3/2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack highlights the 150th anniversary of USDA
11/2/2011 FSIS asks inspectors to dig deeper on salmonella interventions
11/2/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2011
11/1/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces funding to expand the production & availability of advanced biofuels
10/31/2011 Hagan praises court approval of the settlement of the black farmers lawsuit
10/31/2011 Attorney General Holder and Ag Secretary Vilsack on court approval of Pigford II settlement
10/31/2011 N.C. receives funding to improve rural housing
10/31/2011 USDA supports research and marketing of organic agriculture in 18 states
10/27/2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces travel to Asia to strengthen markets for U.S. agriculture
10/25/2011 USDA convenes public meeting on pre-harvest food safety
10/25/2011 November 2-3, 2011: TPSAC meeting postponement announcement
10/25/2011 USDA announces webinars for nutritional labeling
10/25/2011 Reducing America's sodium intake
10/25/2011 Issue papers developed during NACMPI meeting now available
10/24/2011 USDA/FDA report recommends point system on labels
10/24/2011 USDA authorizes $675 million in credit for exports to Korea
10/19/2011 USDA eliminates reports for cost savings
10/19/2011 FSIS revises methods to detect non-O157 E. coli
10/17/2011 USDA's proposed rules to foster economic opportunity for tribal communities
10/14/2011 Keepseagle settlement claims filing period open through December 27
10/14/2011 Soils of North Carolina poster now available
10/13/2011 North Carolina USDA Farm Service Agency announces guaranteed loan limit increases
10/12/2011 Meat groups ask for delay on non-O157 STEC rule
10/12/2011 FSIS to revise non-O157 STEC rule on imports
10/11/2011 USDA extends comment period for proposed rule on traceability
10/11/2011 Lugar, Stutzman target $40 billion in USDA cuts to help meet federal deficit reduction goals
10/11/2011 Hagen briefs chicken industry on salmonella initiatives
10/11/2011 Conservation Reserve Program payments on the way
10/10/2011 Pre-harvest safety focus of USDA summit
10/10/2011 FSA renews cooperative agreement with National Wild Turkey Federation
10/10/2011 USDA to hold public meeting on nutrition and foods for special dietary uses 11/14-11/18
10/4/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for October 2011
10/4/2011 FSIS issues new directive on sanitation procedures
10/3/2011 N.C. receives grants to help new farmers and ranchers
10/3/2011 FSIS issues instructions on allergen labeling
10/3/2011 Report: Rural America at a Glance, 2011 Edition
10/3/2011 FSIS releases 2011 Food Defense Plan Survey
10/3/2011 Organizations respond to USDA’s proposed Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program rule
10/3/2011 Market leans hard in one direction ahead of USDA reports
9/30/2011 Industry, FSIS partner on nutritional labeling webinar
9/29/2011 USDA briefs industry on committee work on pathogens, residues
9/29/2011 USDA promises tougher poultry regulation
9/29/2011 FSA decreases complaint rate, while loans increase to socially disadvantaged borrowers
9/28/2011 Meeting on the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Food Import, Export Inspection, Certification Systems
9/27/2011 Lack of U.S. animal ID system to cost beef, pork industries millions: study
9/27/2011 FSIS posts second quarter Salmonella report
9/23/2011 Trade mission to Vietnam good for American jobs and U.S. agriculture
9/21/2011 FSA guaranteed loan program update
9/20/2011 USDA unit seeks to refine COOL implementation
9/20/2011 USDA issues final 2010-crop counter-cyclical payments for peanuts
9/19/2011 CEAP cropland farmer surveys
9/16/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces funding to create jobs, improve rural electric infrastructure
9/16/2011 National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection to meet on pre-harvest measures
9/15/2011 FSIS, FDA seek comments on sodium intake
9/14/2011 What They’re Saying: Businesses and consumer advocates applaud USDA steps to improve meat safety
9/14/2011 Future Trends in Animal Agriculture, 2011
9/13/2011 USDA to declare six non-O157 E. coli strain adulterants today
9/13/2011 National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods to hold public meetings
9/12/2011 USDA buys chicken parts from N.C. company
9/12/2011 FSIS pulls back on O157:H7 testing
9/9/2011 USDA assisting growers, livestock and milk producers damaged by Hurricane Irene
9/9/2011 USDA hosts organic listening session
9/9/2011 Members named to seven agricultural trade advisory committees
9/8/2011 USDA report outlines food insecurity in America
9/7/2011 USDA sets final rule on equine slaughter
9/5/2011 Weekly Column: Agriculture is resilient through disaster
9/5/2011 FSA Guaranteed Loan Program - Guarantee loan origination fee increase
9/2/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for September 2011
9/2/2011 FSA reminds producers of disaster assistance deadlines
8/31/2011 USDA alerts organic industry of fraudulent national organic program certificate
8/31/2011 USDA provides questions and answers on chicken purchase program
8/30/2011 USDA announces extension of fiscal year 2011 raw sugar tariff-rate quota entry period
8/29/2011 USDA announces N.C. recipients of Conservation Innovation Grants
8/29/2011 FSIS announces final compliance guide for in-plant video monitoring
8/29/2011 Advisory Committee on Biotechnology & 21st Century Agriculture (AC21) to meet August 30-31, 2011
8/25/2011 USDA asks for input to improve processes
8/25/2011 USDA offers food safety tips in advance of Hurricane Irene
8/22/2011 USDA announces new agreement to promote additional investment in rural America
8/19/2011 USDA designates 37 counties in SC as primary natural disaster areas, assistance also to GA and NC
8/19/2011 USDA announces initial FY 2012 sugar marketing allocations
8/19/2011 NASS releases Farm Labor report
8/18/2011 Acre 2.0: What changes will have to be included?
8/17/2011 Hagan supports USDA’s Minority Farmer Advisory Committee
8/17/2011 FSIS to replace swine slaughter test
8/16/2011 USDA buys chicken products to help ailing industry
8/16/2011 USDA announces directive to improve humane handling enforcement
8/16/2011 USDA Farm Service Agency renews cooperative agreement with Quality Deer Management Association
8/16/2011 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack: Partnerships help farmers and the environment
8/16/2011 FSIS phases implementation of in-plant KISTM test in selected plants
8/10/2011 USDA seeks comments on the proposed rule for animal disease traceability
8/10/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack reassures farmers and ranchers in states affected by extreme weather
8/10/2011 Minority Farmer Advisory Committee to hold first meeting 8/11-8/12
8/9/2011 Stakeholder announcement for producers participating in the livestock insurance program
8/9/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces changes to CRP to assist producers impacted by severe drought
8/9/2011 USDA and EPA to improve drinking water systems and develop workforce in rural communities
8/8/2011 USDA staff girding for budget cuts in FY 2012
8/5/2011 Vilsack directs FSIS to draft trace back policy, study ground beef sampling
8/4/2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack tells scientists and researchers: 'Safe food is a national priority'
8/2/2011 FSIS working on electronic label submission process
8/2/2011 USDA delays some donning doffing rules for inspectors
8/2/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2011
8/1/2011 FSIS issues public health alert for frozen, fresh ground turkey products
8/1/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack addresses national FFA leaders about new opportunities in ag
7/29/2011 USDA makes funds available to meet urgent credit needs of producers
7/27/2011 GIPSA fines Morrell $162,500
7/27/2011 Keepseagle settlement claims filing period opens for Native American farmers and ranchers
7/26/2011 University of Illinois studies option to replace direct payments
7/26/2011 Livestock Indemnity Program provides benefits for livestock losses
7/26/2011 More than 8,900 biobased products now eligible for preferred federal purchasing
7/25/2011 VDACS will receive $75,000 grant
7/25/2011 USDA seeks applications for grants to improve the quality of rural housing
7/21/2011 USDA meets with Virginia business and agribusiness leaders
7/18/2011 FSA Committee nomination deadline is Aug. 1
7/14/2011 USDA designates Tattnall County in Georgia as a primary natural disaster area
7/14/2011 USDA issues asparagus Revenue Market Loss Assistance Payments
7/12/2011 SURE Disaster Program deadline is July 29
7/12/2011 FSIS temporarily boosts E. coli sampling frequency
7/12/2011 Donning and doffing rule delayed
7/12/2011 AMI laments FSIS rejection of irradiation petition
7/11/2011 FSIS issues notice on allergens
7/8/2011 Tipton leads hearing on job-crushing GIPSA proposed regulation
7/8/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces funding to preserve and revitalize rural rental housing complexes
7/7/2011 N.C. Indian farmers begin filing claims in settlement with USDA
7/7/2011 Livestock and Seed Program consolidates branches
7/7/2011 USDA Official Meets Hispanic & Women Farmers to Discuss Resolving Discrimination Claims in Texas
7/6/2011 Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee accepting nominations
7/6/2011 USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates for July 2011
7/6/2011 USDA accepting applications to promote regional business development and job creation efforts
7/6/2011 SURE disaster program deadline approaches for 2009 crops
7/5/2011 FSIS plans sixth food defense survey
7/4/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2011
7/1/2011 FSIS new salmonella, campy standards for young poultry take effect
7/1/2011 N.C. receives economic development funding
7/1/2011 Native Americans, Hispanic-Americans & African-Americans urged to participate in FSA elections
6/30/2011 Grants available for small, socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and cooperatives
6/29/2011 USDA is seeking Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) Applications until july 15, 2011
6/29/2011 USDA seeks to settle lawsuits
6/29/2011 USDA invites applications for Value Added Producer Grant to assist farmers
6/29/2011 USDA Secretary Vilsack and HHS Secretary launch multimedia campaign to prevent food poisoning
6/28/2011 USDA-Funded Research Aims to Reduce Food-Borne Illnesses
6/28/2011 USDA Official to Speak At International Food Aid and Development Conference
6/28/2011 USDA Acting Under Secretary Michael Scuse to Speak at the International Food Aid
6/28/2011 USDA, Conference on Small Business Growth & Partnerships with Federal Agencies
6/28/2011 USDA report bullish for cattle prices
6/27/2011 Joint Statement U.S. Dep Sec of Ag Kathleen Merrigan & U.S. Ambass UN Food & Ag Ertharin Cousin
6/27/2011 New Jersey Firm Recalls Imported Ham Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
6/27/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack to Tour Wildfire Damaged Areas in Arizona & New Mexico
6/27/2011 Appointments to the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture
6/24/2011 N.C. receives USDA-funded research to reduce food-borne illnesses
6/23/2011 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on G-20 action plan to address food security and food price volatility
6/23/2011 USDA announces new rule to strengthen integrity
6/22/2011 USDA official visits Wyoming to highlight ways to provide nutrition to low-income kids
6/22/2011 FSIS waits on inspectors' donning and doffing time
6/22/2011 Non-O157 STEC proposal sits at OMB; new validation draft on the way
6/20/2011 AMI joins industry groups urging USDA to finalize comprehensive BSE rule
6/20/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack leads U.S. delegation to G-20 Summit of Agricultural Ministers
6/16/2011 FSIS evolving E. coli testing technology
6/14/2011 USDA announces new recreational, fishing and hunting opportunities in rural areas
6/10/2011 USDA funds projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in 24 states
6/10/2011 USDA official meets with Hispanic and women farmers
6/10/2011 USDA to issue partial 2010-crop counter-cyclical payments for peanuts
6/9/2011 Private forest owners may be eligible for federal aid
6/9/2011 Farm Service Agency county committee nomination period begins June 15
6/8/2011 Market Access Program critical to exports
6/8/2011 N.C. receives more than $2.5 million to advance pest and disease management and disaster prevention
6/8/2011 USDA seeks applications for grants to help rural cooperatives and businesses create jobs
6/8/2011 New projects designed to improve natural resources on agricultural operations
6/6/2011 Vilsack sows seeds of change
6/6/2011 Public meeting to address agenda items for the 34th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
6/6/2011 USDA targets food deserts in funding for Farmers Market Promotion Program grants
6/6/2011 USDA seeks nominations for Peanut Standards Board
6/6/2011 Exports sluggish as May ended
6/6/2011 Secretary Vilsack to ring opening bell for 16th season of USDA farmers market
6/6/2011 USDA releases plan to promote agroforestry
6/2/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2011
6/1/2011 First Lady and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to launch new food icon
5/27/2011 Group petitions USDA on antibiotic-resistant Salmonella
5/26/2011 USDA calls for peer reviewers for FY2011 Farmers Market Promotion Program
5/26/2011 USDA releases 2009 annual summary for pesticide data program
5/25/2011 USDA revises recommended cooking temperature for all whole cuts of meat, including pork, to 145 °F
5/24/2011 June 1 is signup deadline for DCP, ACRE programs
5/24/2011 FSIS suspends E. coli O157 tests for dry sausage
5/24/2011 USDA holding nationwide meetings to consider past discrimination
5/23/2011 Veterinary loan repayment program
5/20/2011 FSIS revises in-plant testing for chemical residues
5/19/2011 Rural Community Facilities Program is a lifeline
5/18/2011 USDA announces grants under international food assistance programs
5/18/2011 FSIS suspends E. coli testing
5/16/2011 Independent firm's civil rights assessment of program delivery at USDA
5/16/2011 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack before the U.S. House Committee on Ag
5/16/2011 Report addresses flaws in USDA's program delivery system
5/13/2011 Software reveals critical crop growth stages
5/12/2011 Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on record agricultural exports for first half of fiscal year 2011
5/12/2011 ACRE program more attractive this year
5/9/2011 Conservation planning a key factor in receiving financial assistance through conservation programs
5/9/2011 School lunch program to be investigated
5/9/2011 FTA agreements aren't done deal yet
5/9/2011 First biomass crop assistance project announced
5/9/2011 AMI launches campaign to combat meat myths
5/9/2011 USDA holds discrimination meeting
5/5/2011 USDA awards additional MAP funds to USMEF
5/5/2011 USDA official meets with Hispanic and women farmers to discuss process
5/5/2011 USDA to tighten restrictions on school meals
5/5/2011 USDA surveys to provide insight on 2011 Agriculture Outlook
5/5/2011 USDA’s May 11, 2011, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report will incorporate changes
5/5/2011 USDA introduces online tool for locating 'Food Deserts'
5/4/2011 Southeast states included in USDA recovery aid
5/3/2011 FSIS publishes interstate shipping rules
5/3/2011 Livestock analysts up in arms about USDA lapse in slaughter data
5/2/2011 USDA announces export promotion funding
5/2/2011 Disaster assistance available for producers
4/28/2011 New USDA rule encourages the purchase of local agricultural products
4/27/2011 USDA announces loan rates for wheat, feed grains, oilseeds
4/27/2011 FSIS issues salmonella test results for young chicken and turkeys
4/26/2011 FSIS invites comments on small plant RTE pathogen guidelines
4/26/2011 NC receives funding for community projects
4/25/2011 USDA gets it right by changing corn for ethanol category
4/22/2011 What will happen when biotech crop patents expire?
4/22/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack and EPA administrator meet with farmers, ranchers, and renewable energy leaders
4/22/2011 Annual update for USDA National Farmers Market Directory begins
4/22/2011 USDA releases benchmarks to meet energy and sustainability goals
4/20/2011 FSIS announces final rule for interstate meat and poultry shipment
4/15/2011 USDA accepting applications for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
4/15/2011 USDA reports broiler-type eggs sets, chicks placed
4/15/2011 Turkey Hatchery
4/15/2011 Meat Price Spreads
4/15/2011 National Agricultural Statistics Service: Dairy prices
4/15/2011 Aquaculture Data
4/15/2011 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
4/15/2011 FSIS sets formula for inspection service charges to processors
4/13/2011 NCSU receives bioenergy grant
4/13/2011 AMI asks FSIS to reject HSUS, Farm Sanctuary non-ambulatory petitions
4/13/2011 Workshops and events on flex-fuel options, availability of renewable energy assistance
4/12/2011 NCDA&CS employee selected for USDA panel
4/12/2011 Second application period starts for EQIP Organic Initiative, deadline May 20, 2011
4/12/2011 Beekeepers sought USDA support, got stung
4/11/2011 N.C. a sweet spot for biofuels, federal official says
4/11/2011 USDA raises corn use for ethanol projection
4/11/2011 U.S. beef, pork output up slightly; poultry output down: USDA
4/8/2011 FSIS inspectors to continue work if government shuts down
4/8/2011 FSIS, FDA seek comments for updating Listeria risk assessment
4/7/2011 USDA unveils market news reference tool
4/7/2011 Emergency assistance available to producers of honeybees, livestock and farm-raised fish
4/6/2011 USDA moves to make test-and-hold mandatory
4/5/2011 USDA, specialists disagree on peanut acreage dip
4/4/2011 USDA announces 2011 cotton loan rate differentials
4/1/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for April 2011
4/1/2011 Review of USDA's Planting Intentions and Grain Stocks Reports
4/1/2011 Vilsack says Farmers are Responding to Growing Demand
4/1/2011 First Products that Consumers Can Purchase With New BioPreferred Label
3/31/2011 Farmers Will Face A Variety Of Weather This Spring
3/31/2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights Strong Farm Trade
3/31/2011 CROP PRICES TAKE A HIT IN MARCH BUT LIVESTOCK STILL CLIMBING
3/31/2011 USDA Leads the Way on Green Buildings, Use of Wood Products
3/31/2011 First Companies Certified to Carry New USDA Biobased Label
3/25/2011 Lighter, fewer U.S. cattle push beef prices high: USDA report
3/25/2011 USDA's 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' College Tour
3/25/2011 2011 cotton classing fees to remain unchanged
3/24/2011 How to avoid a global food price crisis
3/24/2011 Farms Making Their Own Energy
3/23/2011 USDA Expands Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Schools Across the Nation
3/17/2011 Vilsack highlights benefits of increasing ag trade and jobs; urges passage of Korean Trade Agreement
3/17/2011 USDA sets new standards for reducing foodborne pathogens in chickens and turkeys
3/17/2011 USDA recognizes work of farmers and ranchers on National Ag Day - March 15, 2011
3/16/2011 USDA awards grant to study reducing E. coli shedding by cattle
3/15/2011 USDA seeks applications for renewable energy funding
3/14/2011 Carolina growers reminded of AWEP, CRP signup dates
3/14/2011 Egg sets up, placements down slightly: USDA
3/11/2011 New broadband program to help expand economic opportunity in rural areas
3/10/2011 Recovery Act Is providing jobs and benefiting America's rural communities
3/10/2011 USDA announces 2011 pulse crop loan rates by region
3/9/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack highlights benefits of the U.S.-Korea trade agreement for U.S. agriculture
3/9/2011 USDA reminds landowners and producers of CRP general sign-up
3/9/2011 USDA says wheat production, stocks to fall
3/8/2011 House ag chair outlines committee goals
3/7/2011 Dairy Industry Advisory Committee votes to approve final report of recommendations ag secretary
3/7/2011 USDA TV: Next farm bill garners interest at Ag Outlook Forum
3/7/2011 USDA TV: Farm Economy strong, but could be stronger
3/4/2011 Number of U.S. farms unchanged in 2010
3/4/2011 Dr. Elisabeth Hagen addresses beef safety summit participants
3/2/2011 Applications being accepted for AgDiscovery summer programs
3/2/2011 USDA announces U.S. seed potato growers gain additional access to Thailand
3/2/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for March 2011
3/2/2011 Vilsack speaks before the House Appropriations Committee
3/1/2011 USDA announces process to resolve discrimination claims of Hispanic and women farmers
3/1/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack to sign MOU to support continued development of biofuels and related products
3/1/2011 USDA expands efforts to develop crop insurance for biofuels producers
2/28/2011 USDA forest rule aimed at climate change, jobs
2/28/2011 USDA Forest Service unveils proposed planning rule, comments needed
2/28/2011 Foreign markets and safety nets discussed at Ag Outlook Forum
2/25/2011 USDA projects higher plantings of most crops
2/25/2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's statement on record forecast for U.S. farm exports
2/25/2011 USDA projects record ag exports in 2011
2/24/2011 Frozen stocks of poultry, meat rising: USDA report
2/24/2011 On-farm renewable energy production shows tremendous growth
2/24/2011 USDA's Ag Outlook Forum speakers
2/24/2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack statement on EPA final boiler standards
2/24/2011 Vilsack, Chairman Lucas to speak at Commodity Classic
2/23/2011 Hired farm workers up 1%, wage rates up 2% from a year ago
2/22/2011 USDA projects beef production, export through 2020
2/21/2011 USDA requests public comment on the development of tools for estimating greenhouse gases
2/18/2011 More than $1 million available for organic ag production conservation – deadline March 4
2/18/2011 Ag Secretary Thomas Vilsack speaks before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture
2/18/2011 'New Markets, New Jobs' tour kicks off
2/17/2011 Dairy Industry Advisory Committee discusses draft recommendations
2/17/2011 USDA deregulates corn amylase
2/17/2011 FSIS issues notice on line speed process control
2/16/2011 Net farm income forecast up nearly 20 percent in 2011
2/16/2011 USDA projects poultry will overtake red meat per capita
2/15/2011 Statement by Secretary Vilsack on the release of the Farm Financial Forecasts for 2011
2/15/2011 USDA 2012 discretionary budget proposal cuts spending
2/15/2011 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the proposed FY 2012 budget
2/14/2011 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's statement on 2010 U.S. farm exports record
2/14/2011 USDA will not issue certain counter-cyclical payments
2/14/2011 Renewable energy program changes to promote biofuel production and create jobs
2/11/2011 2010 dietary guidelines for Americans released
2/10/2011 More eggs set, chicks placed: USDA
2/10/2011 Editorial: CRP benefits flow widely
2/10/2011 Everyone wants more corn, so up the prices go: USDA report
2/10/2011 USDA sees higher prices for cattle, hogs; lower for broilers
2/10/2011 Childhood obesity prevention grant to North Carolina State University
2/10/2011 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces boost to renewable energy effort in rural America
2/9/2011 All USDA programs should be examined for budget cuts
2/8/2011 USDA deputy secretary to lecture this week at North Carolina land-grants
2/8/2011 Federal funding cuts proposed
2/8/2011 FSIS seeks comment on activists' petitions on non-ambulatory livestock
2/8/2011 WBSCM corporate vendor administrator survey
2/7/2011 USDA announces investments in rural NC communities
2/7/2011 Sign up period opens for domestic asparagus producers affected by marketing losses
2/7/2011 FSIS re-issues animal handling notice
2/4/2011 USDA: "Referee a Safe Super Bowl Party"
2/3/2011 USDA reports egg sets, chicks placed climb
2/2/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for February 2011
2/1/2011 RR-alfalfa finally gets 'green light'
2/1/2011 USDA announces dates of Sorghum Checkoff Referendum
2/1/2011 USDA cattle report show surprisingly low heifer numbers
2/1/2011 USDA and HHS announce new dietary guidelines
1/31/2011 Secretary Vilsack announces a general signup period for the Conservation Reserve Program
1/31/2011 Pork price reporting committee named; meeting scheduled
1/31/2011 Poultry processors avert FSIS action on NRTE products: IPE
1/28/2011 Vilsack comments on record soybean sale to China
1/27/2011 USDA announces Tobacco Transition Program payments
1/27/2011 USDA Blog: Accomplishments in renewable energy and energy efficiency
1/27/2011 USDA seeks comments on positions of Pesticide Residues Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission
1/26/2011 GIPSA finalizes rule on weigh-scale testing
1/26/2011 Dairy program could come this year
1/25/2011 Red meat, poultry in cold storage rising
1/24/2011 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on EPA’s E15 fuel waiver
1/21/2011 N.C. receives funds to promote bioenergy production
1/21/2011 Lawmakers voice concerns on alfalfa decision
1/20/2011 USDA launches new biobased product label
1/20/2011 Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Debbie Stabenow to speak at Agricultural Outlook Forum
1/20/2011 Funding to improve public access for hunting, fishing
1/19/2011 USDA issues draft guidelines for organic labeling
1/19/2011 USDA announces grants to boost sustainable bioenergy education
1/17/2011 USDA extends CSP signup period until Jan. 21
1/17/2011 Farmers call for spending cuts, can't agree where
1/14/2011 USDA reports broiler egg sets, chicks placed are up
1/14/2011 USDA sees more beef, poultry, less pork in 2011
1/14/2011 Vilsack: Safety net will be preserved
1/13/2011 USDA lowers corn, soybean outlooks; hedging critical to protein cos.
1/12/2011 Ag secretary warns farmers of budget cuts
1/12/2011 Hagen outlines food safety vision for USDA
1/12/2011 Sign up period for Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments for 2009 losses has opened
1/10/2011 The government said what?
1/10/2011 USDA safeguards prove successful in administration of farm programs
1/10/2011 Good performance rule proposed
1/7/2011 Incentive program targets organic farmers
1/5/2011 Disaster assistance program updates
1/4/2011 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for January 2011
12/31/2010 Consumer group unhappy with new meat label rules
12/31/2010 Labeling law may carry a $10 million-a-year price tag
12/30/2010 Nutrition labels on cuts of meat to debut in 2012
12/30/2010 Hagen to speak at conference
12/30/2010 Small plants among exemptions from new FSIS labeling rules
12/29/2010 Tarheel yields fell from 2009
12/29/2010 FSIS final rule on nutrition labeling of meat and poultry products
12/29/2010 Poultry slaughter numbers up in November
12/29/2010 Senators urge USDA to follow through on GIPSA analysis
12/28/2010 Hog inventory falls 1%
12/28/2010 New report: USDA records inconsistent
12/24/2010 USDA to survey cattlemen
12/23/2010 USDA posts regulatory agenda
12/23/2010 USDA announces measures to improve humane handling enforcement
12/20/2010 USDA releases EIS on RR alfalfa
12/17/2010 USDA meat price data seen positive for processors
12/16/2010 Farm program cuts could be deep
12/16/2010 USDA announces assistance for farmers and ranchers who suffer losses due to natural disasters
12/16/2010 USDA's 2011 Agricultural Outlook Forum speakers
12/15/2010 NC organic production assistance deadline March 4, 2011
12/15/2010 USDA scientists identify site in cattle where FMD infection originates
12/14/2010 USDA to conduct further cost-benefit analysis of GIPSA rule
12/14/2010 Smaller processors can apply for 2011 branded products promotion funds
12/14/2010 Statement concerning term limits on the Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan Program
12/14/2010 New online tool assists beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers
12/14/2010 Ag Secretary, Secretary of Commerce, and U.S. Trade Representative in trade talks with China
12/14/2010 School lunch overhaul signed into law
12/13/2010 NC livestock producer named to animal health advisory committee
12/13/2010 USDA surprises trade by raising corn stocks figure
12/13/2010 USDA raises meat production forecasts
12/13/2010 USDA issues ACRE program payments for various commodities
12/13/2010 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on U.S.-Mexico agricultural trade relationship
12/13/2010 USDA names Harry Baumes as Director of the Office of Energy Policy and New Uses
12/10/2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces new steps to meet the challenge of climate change
12/9/2010 Sign-Up for North Carolina’s EQIP and WHIP extended to January 14, 2011
12/9/2010 USDA food defense survey shows small plant progress
12/9/2010 USDA and DOJ hold competition workshop focused on margins in the agriculture supply chain
12/8/2010 Sec. Vilsack's letter to Congress: school lunch bill won't ban fundraisers that include sweets
12/8/2010 USDA schedules Dairy Industry Advisory Committee meetings for December and January
12/6/2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack statement on U.S.-Korea trade agreement
12/3/2010 NRCS accepting application for Conservation Innovation Grants
12/3/2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack statement on passage of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act
12/2/2010 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for December 2010
12/2/2010 How will prices and politics affect 2012 farm bill talks?
12/1/2010 USDA raises beef, pork export forecast, drops poultry
12/1/2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack statement on record U.S. farm exports
12/1/2010 Disaster program deadline approaches for 2009 rice, upland cotton, soybeans and sweet potatoes
12/1/2010 Congress passes landmark bill to pay $4.6B settlement to American Indians, black farmers
12/1/2010 Statement from Ag Secretary on final passage of the Claims Settlement Act
12/1/2010 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Senate passage of the food safety bill
11/30/2010 USDA to establish pork pricing committee
11/29/2010 Vilsack looks to House to finalize black farmers’ settlement
11/24/2010 NCAg comments on GIPSA
11/24/2010 USDA conference to boost contracting opportunities and provide jobs
11/24/2010 USDA sets compliance date for meat and poultry labels
11/24/2010 USDA announces funding to help rural residents in remote areas reduce energy costs
11/24/2010 Researchers develop faster, more accurate salmonella test
11/23/2010 USDA researchers seek new ways to boost catfish production
11/23/2010 USDA announces support for restoration of nonindustrial private forest land
11/22/2010 Syngenta atrazine case takes road to appellate court
11/17/2010 Study estimates GIPSA rule costs to chicken industry
11/17/2010 Final year-end crop survey near
11/17/2010 FSIS issues final rule on air inflation
11/17/2010 USDA national farmers markets data open for business on data.gov
11/16/2010 USDA and DOJ announce registration for final competition workshop in Washington, D.C.
11/15/2010 Fish gelatin: ultra-high-tech biomedical uses ahead?
11/11/2010 GIPSA rule to take a $1.5 billion toll on GDP: study
11/11/2010 Statement from Ag Secretary on EPA guidance on energy from biomass
11/11/2010 USDA raises corn use for ethanol forecast
11/10/2010 USDA lowers corn, soybean estimates, raises price forecasts
11/10/2010 USDA raises meat production forecast
11/10/2010 Conservation Security Program payments announced
11/9/2010 N.C. receives disaster money
11/5/2010 Deadline for N.C.’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Dec. 17
11/5/2010 CSP funding deadline extended to January 7, 2011
11/5/2010 Farmers and ranchers urged to vote in county committee elections that begin on Friday, Nov. 5
11/4/2010 USDA to re-establish Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
11/3/2010 USDA offering free specialty crop webinar
11/2/2010 USDA announces effort to support Hispanic farmers and ranchers
11/2/2010 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2010
11/2/2010 Peanut growers voice concerns to ag secretary
11/1/2010 NC receives funding to boost job creation and provide off-farm income opportunities
11/1/2010 GIPSA rule backed by NFU
11/1/2010 N.C. meets trigger for ACRE program
11/1/2010 New issue of Healthy Animals now online
10/28/2010 Pork price reporting won’t begin anytime soon: USDA
10/28/2010 Latest data document expanding poultry supplies
10/26/2010 WTO opens U.S. COOL dispute to public
10/26/2010 USDA issues final 2009-crop counter-cyclical payments for upland cotton and peanuts
10/26/2010 USDA issues final payments under DELAP to provide financial relief to dairy producers
10/26/2010 Recirculating water systems used for fish production
10/25/2010 The Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) - final rule provisions
10/25/2010 USDA provides disaster assistance to producers of rice, upland cotton, soybeans and sweet potatoes
10/22/2010 Ag Secretary Vilsack announces renewable energy initiatives to spur rural revitalization
10/22/2010 AMI study projects big costs of GIPSA livestock marketing proposal
10/21/2010 Statement on the decision to establish trade codes for select organic products
10/20/2010 Troxler announces availability of farmland preservation grants;application deadline is Dec. 15
10/20/2010 NC receives grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
10/19/2010 NC receives funding to provide training to beginning farmers and ranchers
10/18/2010 New data highlights role of forests in fight against climate change
10/15/2010 JBS hit with GIPSA allegations
10/15/2010 FSIS issues draft guidelines on in-plant video monitoring
10/15/2010 USDA announces steps to maintain livestock trade between the U.S. and Mexico
10/14/2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to visit Bladen County
10/14/2010 Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on EPA's E15 Decision
10/13/2010 NCSU recieves funding for cooperatives
10/12/2010 NGFA: Avoid idling excessive farmland
10/11/2010 USDA sees high feed prices curbing pork production
10/11/2010 USDA catapults corn price forecast, processor shares take a hit
10/11/2010 Proposed rule for Land Contract Guarantee Program
10/11/2010 Possible enforcement of guaranteed OL term limits
10/11/2010 Farm loan programs news: New loan limit
10/7/2010 NC receives funding to improve rural housing
10/6/2010 Lawmakers want economic review of GIPSA rule
10/5/2010 Many farm prices climb in September
10/5/2010 USDA to issue major annual program payments to farmers and ranchers
10/4/2010 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for October 2010
10/4/2010 USDA pushes forward on several food safety fronts
9/30/2010 Moran wants brakes applied GIPSA rule proposal
9/30/2010 FSIS working on non-O157 STECS, labeling, traceability
9/28/2010 USDA reminds tobacco quota holders and producers of sign-up deadline for 2011 payments
9/28/2010 Black farmers rally on Capitol Hill
9/28/2010 Poultry ready-to-cook weight up 6 percent from a year ago: USDA
9/28/2010 USDA seeks comment on organic agriculture
9/27/2010 Quarterly hogs and pigs report shows narrower decline
9/27/2010 2009 eligibility for funds that protect producers from wheat, barley and oats farm market revenue
9/23/2010 Cold storage: Pork supplies continue decline, poultry edges up
9/23/2010 Dairy Industry Advisory Committee continues work
9/22/2010 NCGA disappointed that USDA picked winners and losers with disaster package
9/22/2010 USDA report shows improving corn-ethanol energy efficiency
9/21/2010 NCDA&CS receives funds to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops
9/20/2010 Vilsack announces special new grower assistance programs
9/20/2010 More cattle on feed, placed on feed in August: USDA
9/20/2010 USDA support for historically black colleges and small agricultural producers
9/20/2010 USDA opens new agricultural trade office in China
9/17/2010 Senate confirms Hagen and Woteki
9/17/2010 USDA to pay poultry farmers for losses related to bankruptcy
9/17/2010 GIPSA debate finds latest podium in the New York Times
9/16/2010 Fruit and vegetable industry advisory committee makes recommendations to USDA
9/15/2010 New FSIS chief’s priorities include pre-harvest food safety
9/15/2010 Conservation Reserve Program sign-up benefits producers, protects sensitive habitat
9/14/2010 USDA, FDA employees report food safety interference: survey
9/13/2010 USDA predicts big jump in corn, soybean prices
9/13/2010 Nebraska senator wants to ensure producers don't suffer from GIPSA rule
9/9/2010 USDA scientists, cooperators create the first genomic map of the domesticated turkey
9/9/2010 Big changes could be coming to dairy industry
9/9/2010 ARS conducts study on impact of climate change on crop yields
9/8/2010 USDA seeks applications from producers to conduct renewable energy feasibility studies
9/8/2010 USDA announces bonus purchase of chicken dark meat items
9/7/2010 USDA enhances organic standards enforcement
9/6/2010 Pilgrim’s Pride, others resume chicken exports to Russia
9/6/2010 USDA policies need to address more E. coli strains: Hagen
9/3/2010 USDA announces loan program for natural resource conservation
9/3/2010 USDA and DOE partnership seeks to develop better plants for bioenergy
9/3/2010 USDA boosted price paid for federal food program ground beef
9/2/2010 Administering the Tobacco Crop Insurance Program for the 2010 crop year
9/2/2010 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending rates for September 2010
9/2/2010 FSIS reaches out to Spanish-speaking consumers with the launch of new online tools
9/2/2010 USDA meteorologist looks at corn, soybean and cotton conditions
9/1/2010 Ag Secretary Vilsack statement on strength of rural economy and growth of farm exports
9/1/2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces support for rural electric infrastructure improvements
8/31/2010 Opposing view on food safety: Committed to safety
8/31/2010 USDA: Commitment to production agriculture
8/31/2010 Fourth of five USDA-DOJ workshops held
8/30/2010 USDA predicts little food price inflation in 2010
8/30/2010 USDA responds to Russian query on U.S. egg recall
8/27/2010 Senators question purpose of competition workshop
8/27/2010 Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up ends on Friday
8/27/2010 U.S. food-safety rules are flawed
8/27/2010 Poultry ready-to-cook weight down 3 percent from year ago: USDA
8/26/2010 Sherrod turns down Vilsack's job offer
8/25/2010 Pork cut out values reach new highs two days in a row
8/24/2010 Pork in cold storage plunges, higher prices on the horizon
8/24/2010 USDA says cattle placed on feed slightly higher than trade expected
8/23/2010 Black farmers push for redress
8/23/2010 Statement of Ag Secretary Vilsack on the appointment of Dr. Elisabeth Hagen
8/20/2010 AMI opposes making non-O157:H7 STECS adulterants
8/18/2010 Beef and pork export reports
8/17/2010 Approaching sign-up deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
8/13/2010 NC farmers appointed to Beginning Farmer Committee
8/13/2010 NCSU receive Conservation Innovation Grants for manure collection system
8/13/2010 USDA forecasts record crops, but also higher prices
8/13/2010 USDA lowers meat production forecasts
8/11/2010 Revamped animal ID program regulations will be proposed next spring
8/11/2010 Cattle groups discuss GIPSA rule's potential impact on cattle producers
8/10/2010 Proposed rule to include "donning and doffing" as part of workday for inspection program personnel
8/9/2010 Disaster assistance 'by the end of the month'
8/9/2010 FSIS changes drug residue test for cattle
8/9/2010 Public can comment on USDA 'test and hold' policy
8/6/2010 Agriculture Deputy Secretary visits North Carolina to discuss rural job creation
8/6/2010 USDA will make test and hold mandatory
8/6/2010 Onslow County receives Recovery Act funding to improve water system infrastructure
8/5/2010 Agriculture Deputy Secretary to visit North Carolina to discuss rural job creation
8/5/2010 USDA announces that National Farmers Market Directory totals 6,132 farmers markets in 2010
8/3/2010 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for August 2010
8/3/2010 Deadline to apply for payments under the 2008 (SURE) Program
8/2/2010 Southern farmers say disaster aid plan failed them
7/30/2010 Wheat and flue-cured tobacco down in latest crop production report
7/29/2010 Deadline nears to submit nominations for Farm Service Agency county committees
7/28/2010 Catfish inspections again under spotlight
7/28/2010 Nominations sought for National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
7/27/2010 Chicken supply on the rise --- again
7/27/2010 USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up
7/26/2010 Senators urge USDA for GIPSA comment period extension
7/26/2010 Record red meat production for June: USDA
7/26/2010 Meat in the freezer dropping; pork belly stocks cut in half (Updated)
7/26/2010 Appointments to Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council
7/22/2010 Black Caucus urges reinstatement of fired agriculture official
7/22/2010 USDA publishes annual report on foreign holdings of U.S. agricultural land
7/21/2010 USDA announces sign-up for the Durum Wheat Quality Program to share fungicide application costs
7/21/2010 USDA Forest Service releases new roadmap for responding to changing climate
7/20/2010 USDA invites comments on Asparagus Revenue Loss Program
7/20/2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack launches showcase on 'Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food' website
7/20/2010 Scientists counter Brucellosis threat to livestock and wildlife
7/19/2010 AMI takes issue with FSIS’ pre-harvest management guide
7/19/2010 Livestock antibiotic use, human health could be linked: USDA official
7/16/2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack reestablishes NACMPI charter, appoints 2010-2012 members
7/16/2010 Crop acreage drops for second straight year
7/16/2010 Emergency assistance to producers of honeybees, livestock and farm-raised fish for 2009 losses
7/15/2010 USDA to purchase $23 million of peach products and mixed fruit
7/14/2010 Recovery Act funding announced for stimulating food systems
7/13/2010 USDA grant to benefit rural electric customers
7/12/2010 USDA boosts price forecasts for corn, soybeans
7/12/2010 USDA sees more meat, slightly lower prices
7/12/2010 Federal agencies announce food safety progress
7/9/2010 Farm household income down in 2009
7/9/2010 USDA announces effort to improve access to private land for recreation
7/9/2010 FSIS spells out approved processes on poultry destined for Russia
7/8/2010 ARS study eyes egg quality and composition
7/6/2010 NPPC puzzled by recent Pork Board appointments
7/6/2010 FSIS issues notice about general food defense plans
7/5/2010 AMI seeks more time on controversial livestock trade rules
7/5/2010 New smartphone app alerts consumers to food and product recall info
7/2/2010 Subcommittee reviews technical assistance capacity of USDA conservation programs
7/2/2010 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July 2010
7/2/2010 USDA finalizes ground beef standards for school lunch and nutrition programs
7/1/2010 Senate Ag Committee approves Hagen as USDA food safety chief
7/1/2010 USDA provides emergency assistance to producers of honeybees, livestock and farm-raised fish
6/30/2010 Panel of dairy producers says something has to be done
6/30/2010 FSIS, FDA, and CDC measure progress on food safety
6/28/2010 USDA/DOJ hold third competition workshop
6/28/2010 USDA posts acceptable poultry treatments for Russia
6/25/2010 USDA: Meeting biofuels targets will take 6.5 percent of cropland
6/25/2010 USDA invites applications for energy audits
6/24/2010 USDA offers bioenergy market news reports
6/22/2010 USDA rule change would protect growers
6/22/2010 Grass-fed growth will require supply solutions: USDA
6/22/2010 USDA releases corn-ethanol industry report showing improving energy efficiency
6/22/2010 USDA-NASS seeks public input on future energy program
6/21/2010 USDA proposed rules aim to protect producers from unfair packers
6/17/2010 USDA announces implementation of program for geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers
6/17/2010 AMI supports FSIS guidance on HACCP validation
6/16/2010 USDA announces loan rates for 2010-crop peanuts
6/16/2010 Public comment period opens on Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report
6/16/2010 USDA announces purchase of dark meat chicken products
6/15/2010 FSIS lists approved new technologies
6/15/2010 U.S. drops Inspector of Food in China
6/15/2010 Farm interests say no additional payment limits
6/15/2010 FSIS validation guidance should be rewritten: NAMP
6/15/2010 ARS study helps farmers make best use of fertilizers
6/15/2010 USDA plans to modernize and innovate the delivery of agricultural systems
6/14/2010 USDA: Erosion down, farmland losses up
6/14/2010 USDA to host red meat mobile slaughter unit information session
6/11/2010 Final draft of Federal Crop Insurance program announced
6/11/2010 USDA's Farm Service Agency county committee nominations open June 15
6/11/2010 Cattle, hog prices forecasts lowered on weakened demand
6/11/2010 USDA boosts forecasts of corn used for ethanol
6/9/2010 FSIS issues notice on hog baseline data collection
6/8/2010 USDA begins national survey of honey bee pests and diseases
6/8/2010 USDA to purchase surplus tomatoes
6/8/2010 First USDA agribusiness trade mission to Iraq arrives in Baghdad
6/7/2010 USDA issues final conservation program rules
6/7/2010 USDA sets public meetings on HACCP validation
6/3/2010 Crop insurance in next farm bill
6/3/2010 USDA to invest $13 million rural entrepreneurship
6/2/2010 Vilsack: Immigration reform affects everyone
6/2/2010 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for June 2010
6/2/2010 Ag exports second highest on record
5/31/2010 Lincoln pushes for USDA catfish inspections
5/31/2010 Landowners in N.C., S.C., to benefit from wetlands funds
5/31/2010 USDA forecast for second-highest export level in history
5/28/2010 USDA to modify rules on producer-packer contracts
5/28/2010 U.S.-Russia poultry deal hinted, but analyst skeptical
5/27/2010 USDA offers discrimination settlement
5/26/2010 ACRE, SURE unpopular with cotton growers
5/26/2010 USDA identifies gaps, releases maps which detail U.S. local meat processing facilities
5/26/2010 FSIS proposes changes to carcass air-inflation rules
5/25/2010 Ranking system stinks
5/25/2010 April cold storage stocks of meat, poultry show a mixed bag
5/24/2010 USDA eyes slaughterhouse availability to small producers
5/24/2010 USDA and Department Of Justice hold competition workshop focused poultry industry
5/21/2010 USDA schedules second meeting of Dairy Industry Advisory Committee for June 3-4
5/21/2010 USDA reminds producers of approaching signup deadline for ACRE and DCP
5/20/2010 USDA market development programs added billions to U.S. exports in 2009
5/20/2010 USDA announces funding for wetlands conservation assistance in 22 states and Puerto Rico
5/19/2010 FSIS guidelines aim to reduce E. coli shedding
5/18/2010 N.C. State University faculty members promote increased research funding
5/18/2010 China sets date for accepting U.S. pork shipments
5/18/2010 Agenda set for USDA/DOJ panel on competition in poultry industry
5/17/2010 USDA helps retiring farmers transition their land to beginning farmers
5/17/2010 USDA completes new ground beef standards for school lunches
5/14/2010 AMI to USDA: Don’t fix what isn’t broken
5/13/2010 Farm income to increase 10 percent, USDA says
5/13/2010 USDA predicts more meat, poultry in 2011
5/13/2010 Should crop producers enroll in ACRE for 2010?
5/13/2010 Conservation signup deadline is June 11
5/12/2010 USDA predicts record corn crop with plenty to spare
5/12/2010 USDA announces availability of Recovery Act funding for broadband service
5/11/2010 USDA announces assistance program for orchardists and nursery tree growers
5/11/2010 USDA announces new performance standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter
5/11/2010 USDA official visits Kenya to tour world food program sites
5/7/2010 CCF vs. Vilsack
5/7/2010 USDA, DOE announce funding for biomass research and development initiative
5/7/2010 Public review on biofuels and other renewable energy goals
5/7/2010 Secretary Vilsack reappoints Almanza as FSIS Administrator
5/7/2010 “USDA Food Safety Discovery Zone" launched
5/6/2010 A new way to use herbicides: to sterilize, not kill weeds
5/5/2010 USDA invites applications for renewable energy funding
5/4/2010 APHIS to out animal welfare violators
5/4/2010 Senators accuse USDA of favoring “hobbyist” farmers
5/4/2010 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for May 2010
5/4/2010 USDA to conduct first-ever on-farm energy production survey this spring
5/4/2010 EPA Administrator and Ag Secretary team up to promote farm energy generation
5/3/2010 Survey reports latest honey bee losses
5/3/2010 USDA releases new soil erosion data
5/3/2010 NIFA begins accepting applications for veterinary medicine loan repayment program
5/3/2010 USDA announces beef, lamb buys for federal food programs
4/29/2010 NC receives loan to improve rural electric infrastructure
4/29/2010 USDA, DOJ explore consolidation, contracting in poultry sector
4/28/2010 USDA releases major report on agricultural transportation
4/28/2010 Ag Secretary seeks nominations for Advisory Committee on minority farmers
4/28/2010 USDA's Vilsack lists three "B"s for rural growth
4/28/2010 FSIS announces signing of procedural agreement with Mexico
4/27/2010 Cattle on Feed report yields surprising numbers
4/27/2010 Department of Justice and USDA announce poultry workshop on May 21
4/27/2010 USDA poultry report shows history does not predict the future
4/26/2010 Even pork supplies in cold storage declined in March
4/23/2010 FSIS webinar to focus on recalls, food safety assessments
4/23/2010 FSA reminds producers to file annual report of acreage to meet farm program requirements
4/22/2010 Getting defensive: FSIS offers security help to plants
4/21/2010 USDA announces 2010 county loan rates for wheat, feed grains and oilseeds
4/20/2010 Dairy Industry Advisory Committee holds first meeting
4/20/2010 USDA modifies cattle TB eradication program
4/19/2010 Ag Secretary Vilsack invites public comment on proposed rules for USDA renewable energy programs
4/16/2010 ARS strawberries make commercial and home growing easy
4/16/2010 Sign-up for emergency assistance for livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish producers
4/15/2010 NC receives funding for water system improvement
4/15/2010 FSIS revises list of suitable ingredients
4/14/2010 Audit finds USDA falls short on tracking residue in beef
4/13/2010 Cotton stocks down, soybean exports increase
4/12/2010 USDA predicts more beef, chicken and corn
4/12/2010 Food safety regulation expert questions FSIS approach to HACCP changes
4/9/2010 Comment period extended on draft guidance for HACCP validation
4/8/2010 Japan lays out unwelcome mat for U.S. beef
4/7/2010 U.S., Brazil agree upon path toward negotiated solution of cotton dispute
4/7/2010 USDA announces water conservation project assistance
4/7/2010 Researchers use ‘green’ waste product to fight salmonella, E. coli
4/6/2010 USDA highlights early successes in Biomass Crop Assistance Program
4/5/2010 Food safety expert weighs in on HACCP, prerequisite validation
4/2/2010 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for April 2010
4/2/2010 USDA releases 2010 benchmark state yields and actual 2009 state yields
4/1/2010 NC businesses receive loan assistance to boost job creation efforts
4/1/2010 U.S. beef will take ‘as open a market as we can get’ in Japan: Vilsack
4/1/2010 Corn, soybean prices fall on planting forecasts
4/1/2010 Cotton growers to plant 10.5 million acres
3/31/2010 U.S. pork exporters to Russia get official go-ahead
3/30/2010 Say what? USDA reports far fewer hogs than market expected
3/26/2010 Black farmers' $1.25 billion deal may fall through
3/26/2010 USDA seeks comments on new rule to enhance food safety
3/25/2010 USDA develops ventilation system to warm broilers with attic air
3/24/2010 Cold Storage report reflects poultry problems with Russia, China
3/24/2010 USDA says processors must validate prerequisite programs
3/24/2010 USDA hits the road for Child Nutrition Act
3/23/2010 USDA declares 13 NC counties as disaster areas
3/23/2010 USDA, DOE & NSF agree to joint climate change prediction research program
3/23/2010 Report finds lax USDA organic oversight
3/22/2010 Salmonella incidence rises, focuses FSIS’ attention
3/19/2010 U.S. and China agree on reopening Chinese pork market to U.S.
3/18/2010 Officials talk U.S. pork, poultry developments in Russia
3/18/2010 Cold storage facilities now eligible for USDA Facility Loan program
3/17/2010 Vilsack to promote U.S. agricultural exports while on trip to Japan
3/16/2010 Vilsack details purpose of USDA's Office of Environmental Markets
3/12/2010 USDA’s pork projections unchanged despite Russian reopening
3/12/2010 Plant hormone increases cotton yields in drought conditions
2/25/2010 Sen. Boxer, CSPI push USDA for limits on ‘pumped-up’ poultry
2/23/2010 Cattle on Feed report shows more cattle than expected
2/12/2010 FSIS indicates shift in processing of 'high-risk' animals for raw beef (UPDATED)
2/11/2010 USDA raises ethanol corn use forecast, sees lower ending stocks
2/3/2010 NCSU receives funding for animal health and production research:
2/1/2010 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces food purchases or domestic nutrition programs
1/29/2010 Food groups want more time to comment on FSIS single-ingredient meat, poultry rule
1/29/2010 Salmonella positive rates up at broiler establishments:
1/26/2010 Cattle on feed, cold storage stocks down: USDA
1/25/2010 USDA study reaffirms pork from pigs exposed to H1N1 safe to eat
1/25/2010 NC receives rural communities grant
1/19/2010 FSIS issues notice for sampling ammoniated beef
1/18/2010 Livestock groups propose traceability ID system components
1/15/2010 NC receives assistance for rural businesses
1/13/2010 USDA sees more corn, soybeans but also higher prices
1/13/2010 Momentum for pork, chicken demand to continue in 2010: USDA
1/13/2010 USDA report: Farmers shatter corn production records on fewer acres
1/1/2010 U.S. hog inventory down 2 percent: USDA
1/1/2010 Ag chief Hagler tracks HSUS’s efforts in Missouri
1/1/2010 New ARS-developed soybean line resists key nematode
12/31/2009 Media, politicians and lawyers turn up heat on food safety
12/29/2009 New online tool provides food security guidance
12/23/2009 Interstate shipping rule gets NCBA support
12/21/2009 USDA announces cheese purchase of $60 million to assist struggling dairy producers
12/18/2009 New vaccines may help thwart E. coli O157:H7
12/18/2009 USDA to provide financial relief to dairy producers
12/11/2009 USDA sees lower meat production, higher exports
12/11/2009 USDA raises corn stocks, soybean price forecasts
12/10/2009 USA Today story blasts USDA school lunch standards (Updated)
12/8/2009 USDA launches toll-free help desk for small meat and poultry processors
12/7/2009 USDA releases first draft of proposed crop insurance agreement to protect farmers from higher costs
12/4/2009 USDA reports on ways to reduce fat in school lunches
12/3/2009 USDA unveils final GIPSA rule for poultry market
11/27/2009 USDA data confirms safety of ground beef at schools
11/24/2009 USDA Cold Storage shows reduced meat stocks; Cattle on Feed neutral
11/23/2009 USDA scientists, colleagues sequence corn genome
11/18/2009 Poultry processing reduces pathogens on raw chicken: USDA survey
11/17/2009 Poultry industry calls for USDA to release acres for grain
11/16/2009 Competition, regulatory workshops to be held
11/16/2009 Scientists find ozone levels already affecting soybean yields
11/11/2009 Food purchases for domestic nutrition programs, assists pork, cherry, plum and apple farmers
11/11/2009 USDA inches down corn crop, raises soybeans, sees higher prices
11/11/2009 New FDA food code affects ground beef
11/6/2009 FSIS holds U.S. beef exports until Taiwan clarifies new protocol
11/3/2009 First draft of pig genome complete
11/2/2009 USDA condemns alleged abuses at Vt. veal packer, shuts plant down
11/2/2009 Ag Secretary responds to allegations of the Humane Society
10/22/2009 USDA issues recommended decision on proposed amendments to all federal milk orders
10/22/2009 AMI pushes USDA on test and hold
10/21/2009 Proposed regulation on interstate shipment of meat and poultry products
10/19/2009 USDA further testing for possible H1N1 in Minn. Swine
10/15/2009 USDA will not issue final 2008-crop counter - cyclical payments for some commodities
10/15/2009 APHIS seeks comments on bovine TB, brucellosis concept papers
10/13/2009 Pork production keeps rising, prices stabilizing: USDA
10/9/2009 USDA reminds tobacco quota holders and producers of sign-up deadline for 2010 payment
9/24/2009 Meat stocks Cold Storage better than expected: report
9/22/2009 How much corn stover can a corn grower pick?
9/15/2009 USDA announces implementation of Livestock Disaster Assistance Programs
9/14/2009 FSIS issues advance notice of proposed “natural” labeling rulemaking
9/11/2009 Vilsack seeks to set record straight with media on H1N1
9/10/2009 USDA announces economic recovery projects for forest health protection
9/4/2009 USDA gives pork producers $30 million boost
9/1/2009 Food "tattoos" an alternative to labels for identifying fruit
8/26/2009 USDA establishes dairy advisory committee and requests nominations
8/25/2009 Two reports seen positive for poultry
8/21/2009 Livestock inventories follow demand downward: USDA
8/18/2009 FSIS directive covers laboratory sampling imported meat and poultry
8/14/2009 Beef industry contraction fuels drop in total U.S. meat production: USDA
8/13/2009 USDA predicts huge corn crop; lowers price forecast
8/3/2009 New strategies to keep America's food supply safe
8/3/2009 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces immediate relief for struggling dairy producers
7/20/2009 Pork exports probably no picnic in June and beyond: USDA
7/17/2009 New peach varieties released
7/17/2009 USDA announces purchase of up to $14.7 million of cultivated blueberry products
7/15/2009 FSIS seeks comments on ‘roaster,’ ‘roasting chicken’ definitions
7/14/2009 USDA will not issue final 2008 wheat, barley and oat counter-cyclical payments
7/13/2009 USDA sees more pork, lower prices
7/13/2009 USDA boosts corn, soybeans production, cuts price forecasts
7/8/2009 Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces new Livestock Indemnity Program
7/8/2009 Obama Administration delivers on commitment to upgrade U.S. food safety system
7/6/2009 USDA seeks comments on revised purchase specs for beef and pork
7/2/2009 USDA shocks markets by estimating higher corn acreage
6/24/2009 USDA report shows less pork build-up than feared
6/22/2009 Vilsack looking for ways to help pork industry
6/11/2009 Subcommittee reviews rural development programs
6/11/2009 USDA says corn use will exceed production this year
6/5/2009 USDA to make H1N1 virus available to manufacturers
5/28/2009 APHIS announces NAIS meetings nationwide
5/25/2009 USDA announces 2008-2009 allocations for dairy export incentive program
1/2/2009 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for January 2009
11/26/2008 Schafer comments on farm financial forecast
11/4/2008 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for November 2008
10/31/2008 Consumers less tolerant of recalls, want COOL labels
10/24/2008 Meat, livestock groups blast USDA aid program
8/18/2008 USDA awards $4.5 million ror 23 rural cooperative development centers
7/2/2008 USDA announces Commodity Credit Corporation lending rates for July
6/5/2008 USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee to meet
6/5/2008 FSIS offers regulatory help for small plant owners
6/3/2008 USDA announces commodity credit corporation lending rates for June 2008
5/8/2008 HSUS shoots video of downed cattle at auction houses
4/29/2008 FSIS to co-host public meeting on improved food-borne outbreak coordination
























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