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Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend August Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
By USDA Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to submit comments for and virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (Committee) on Aug. 1, 2023.
USDA Announces July 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for July 2023, which are effective July 3, 2023.
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Promote Competition, Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 5, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and support a growing workforce in rural areas.
USDA Announces July 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
By USDA Newswire | Jul 4, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for July 2023, which are effective July 3, 2023. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Promote Competition, Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies
By USDA Newswire | Jun 30, 2023
News Release: Des Moines, IA, June 29, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments to increase independent meat and poultry processing capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers and support a growing workforce in rural areas. The announcement...
USDA Announces Historic Investment in Wildlife Conservation, Expands Partnership to Include Additional Programs
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing that it will expand its work on wildlife conservation by investing at least $500 million over the next five years and by leveraging all available conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 29, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million.
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17, Use New Online Map Features on Farmers.gov
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump.
USDA Partners with Farmers to Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production Through Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 28, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is partnering with American businesses as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production, creating jobs in rural communities and providing more options to U.S. farmers.
USDA Announces Historic Investment in Wildlife Conservation, Expands Partnership to Include Additional Programs
By USDA Newswire | Jun 28, 2023
News Release: $500 Million from Farm Bill Is Part of Broader Commitment from FSA and NRCS to Working Lands Conservation that Benefits Wildlife and Supports Agriculture and Rural Communities
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Homegrown Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | Jun 27, 2023
News Release: Washington - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA plans to invest up to $500 million from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump.
USDA Partners with Farmers to Increase Innovative Domestic Fertilizer Production Through Investing in America Agenda
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2023
News Release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is partnering with American businesses as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to increase innovative domestic fertilizer production, creating jobs in rural communities and providing more options to U.S. farmers.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Intended Investment of Approximately $300 Million in 50 Projects Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access for Underserved Producers
By USDA Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its selection of 50 projects for potential award, totaling approximately $300 million. These innovative projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. The...
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17, Use New Online Map Features on Farmers.gov
By USDA Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: Washington - Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after planting should make an appointment with their local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office before the applicable deadline, which for many places and crops is July 17. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also reminds producers with login access to farmers.gov of several features that can help expedite acreage reporting, such as the ability to view, print and label maps.
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Agricultural Producers to Strengthen Markets and Create Jobs for Producers in 19 States
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in 19 states across rural America.
Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members for elections that will occur later this year.
USDA Announces Corrections to Emergency Relief Program Policy to More Accurately Reflect 2020 and 2021 Natural Disaster Impacts on Crops Intended for On-Farm Use
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating the Emergency Relief Program (ERP)
USDA Accepts More Than 1 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $700 Million to Connect People in Rural Areas to High-Speed Internet
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 17, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and business owners in 19 states to reliable, affordable high-speed internet.