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Funding availability was recently announced by USDA for proposed projects constructing both on-farm and off-farm labor housing. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden)
Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden discusses the aspects of two farm labor housing funding programs, with both currently accepting applications.
USDA is taking another action to protect consumers from salmonella outbreaks. (Gary Crawford and USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin)
The Environmental Protection Agency Friday announced an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 blended fuels at gas pumps this summer. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
The latest USDA agricultural price index report has the numbers to prove that March was a pretty remarkable month for commodity prices. (Gary Crawford)
Representatives from wildlife organizations offer their thoughts on how programs within the conservation title of a new Farm Bill can meet landowner goals and improve habitat. (Rod Bain. Ryan Taylor of Ducks Unlimited. Melinda Cep of the National Audubon Society.)