Funding provided through the Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it is providing an additional $130 million to eligible, farm-loan-program borrowers who are…
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Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signups Open
USDA announces landowners can start registering for the program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that private landowners and agricultural producers can now register for the…
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USDA Aids Hurricane Fiona Recovery Efforts
Offers assistance for farmers, ranchers, animals, and residents, particularly in Puerto Rico. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make disaster assistance…
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President Appoints New Leaders to USDA
Creates five regional positions for the department. President Joe Biden announced the creation of five new leadership positions within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week. Three State…
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USDA projects costs of production continue to rise. Rising costs of fertilizer and equipment could cause long-lasting problems for the agriculture industry, a fifth-generation farmer said in an…
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USDA Commits $25 Million to Farmers and Ranchers
A trio of programs will provide grants to underserved communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week a trio of awards totaling $25 million intended to ensure…
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USDA Announces New Climate Initiative
Conservation Reserve Program will have new price determination method. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that it would be launching a new climate initiative designed to…
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Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Extended by USDA
Program producer application deadline is September 11. Free meals have been provided to millions of children during the pandemic through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). While the…
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