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Spiro Stefano, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service, outlining some of the changes in this week's new farm income forecast, compared to the last forecast three months ago.
USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum will focus on how farmers can achieve productivity growth and maintain sustainability, at the same time. (Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
Farmers this year are getting a much smaller share of their income from direct government payments. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
In response to the needs of producers, USDA is making several changes to crop insurance rules. (Gary Crawford and USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger)
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.