USDA Newswire Report News
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported the cancellation of sales of 272,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
USDA Releases Black Sea Trade Vulnerability Dashboard
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released a dashboard that demonstrates the scope of Black Sea grain and oilseed trade.
Export Sales to Poland
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported sales of 100,000 metric tons of soybean meal for delivery to Poland during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
Planting Hope: U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Dedication Inspires Solidarity and Partnership
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
In a touching display of unity, remembrance, and resilience, the U.S.-Ukraine Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony took place May 10, 2023, at the prestigious U.S. National Arboretum.
Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported sales of 132,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations during the 2023/2024 marketing year.
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
Private exporters reported the cancellation of sales of 272,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to China during the 2022/2023 marketing year.
AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives
By USDA Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, today announced during the Summit’s opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the globe are increasing investment in, and support for, climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation.
United States and Philippines Cooperation Highlighted at U.S.-Philippines Food Security Dialogue
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today hosted a high-level Food Security Dialogue with the Philippines Department of Agriculture that showcased critical bilateral efforts to address global food security and climate change.
USDA Extends Application Deadline for the Organic Market Development Grant Program
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for the Organic Market Development Grants (OMDG) Request for Applications (RFA) to August 8, 2023.
NIFA Helps Veterinary Medical Students Repay Loans
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
VMLRP provides up to $75,000 in loan repayment over a three-year period to help eligible veterinarians offset a significant portion of the debt incurred in pursuit of their veterinary medical degrees in return for their service in certain high-priority veterinary shortage situations.
On World Bee Day, Celebrate NIFA-Funded Native American Pollinator Projects
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Under the theme, “Bee engaged in pollinator-friendly agricultural production,” World Bee Day 2023 calls for global action to support pollinator-friendly agricultural production and highlights the importance of protecting bees and other pollinators, particularly through evidence-based agricultural production practices.
Last chance to complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture, One week left to return the questionnaire
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will end data collection for the 2022 Census of Agriculture on May 31.
USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new research facility, known as the Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU), on the University of Kentucky campus.
Time is of the Essence: 100 Years of Data Identify the Right Time to Regenerate Perennial Grasses
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Perennial grasses are economically and biologically important in the Southwest U.S. region, but the abundance of these plants can change dramatically over time.
Connecting Kids To Meals: A Valued Resource For Kids In Northwest Ohio
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Connecting Kids to Meals, known as CKM, is a nonprofit agency in Toledo, Ohio, that provides healthy meals at no cost to at-risk kids in low-income and underserved areas of Northwest Ohio.
Capitol Conservation District local work group meetings scheduled, June 1 and June 6
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The Capitol Conservation District in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will convene local work group meetings to discuss conservation programs for 2023-2024 and provide guidance for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
NRCS Delivering Climate Solutions through the Inflation Reduction Act
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 represents the single largest investment in climate and clean energy solutions in American history.
NRCS's ACT NOW Cover Crop Initiative, the NE CO Producer, and the Right Mix
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
In communities across rural Colorado, neighbors often look out for neighbors – many will offer to give you a hand when you need it or a call when the cows are out.
Efficient Lighting Improves Iowa Dairy Operation
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
Dairy farm operators with Distant View Farms in Allamakee County, Iowa, are reaping the benefits of an energy efficient lighting system they implemented in 2017 in their large dairy barns with financial and planning assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Watershed Infrastructure in Missouri to Help Communities Recover from, Prepare for Natural Disasters as Part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making investments, including from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, in watershed infrastructure to help communities recover from and prepare for natural disasters.