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Crop growers have until mid-July to report acreage planted this year at their local Farm Service Agency office, but why is it important? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Assistant Deputy Administrator Kim Graham
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures and precipitation is expected across much of the country during the period of June 25 - July 1.
Changes will soon take effect for user fees connected to USDA efforts to protect our borders from pest and plant disease threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Rhoads of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
What does USDA’s latest look at beef production and steer prices reveal regarding 2024 and 2025 forecasts? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
Eligible Farm Service Agency constituents have until August First to nominate themselves or someone else for election to FSA County Committees. (Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux)
This week parts of the country are suffering record high temperatures which can be a problem for dogs, as well as people. (Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dawn Fitzhugh)
Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits.
Growing up on a farm in Northeast Iowa taught me the values of resilience and innovation—qualities that have guided my work as USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. I reflect on the progress we have made in advancing U.S. agricultural exports and driving economic growth.