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Progress continues towards full operation of USDA’s National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, according to the Department’s Chief Veterinarian. (Rod Bain and Dr. Rosemary Sifford)
The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. (Rod Bain and Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Dana Coale)
Agricultural Marketing Service Deputy Administrator Dana Coale explains what happens next in the Federal Milk Marketing Order amendment process now that USDA has issued a final decision.
Dana Coale of the Agricultural Marketing Service discusses upcoming November webinars focused on recent amendments to Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and how producers can participate.
USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski says global wheat supplies are abundant. (Which is one reason why USDA is forecasting wheat prices to average $1.36 below last season)
Some parts of the country still report wildfire activity even this late in the year, and in some locales where fire scenes are not expected. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
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.
In 2022, Dr. Engil Pereira, professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), participated in the E. Kika De La Garza (EKDLG) Fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) at the National Soil Survey Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Packers & Stockyards rules are part of a suite of new policies to give farmers better insight into key aspects of the agricultural system, from genetic components and pricing of seeds they purchase, to livestock market rates, so they can achieve fairer returns and plan better for their businesses.