The term “Climate-Smart Agriculture” has received a lot of news coverage recently, and those are the latest buzz words in farming. That’s why an ag organization in Washington D.C. is working to make sure the […]
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it has expanded its Post-Application Coverage Endorsement (PACE) insurance option for corn farmers who “split-apply” nitrogen to include most counties in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, […]
On Tuesday, the Senate Ag Committee advanced the nomination of Alexis Taylor to be Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA. The Ag Committee also advanced the nominations of Dr. Jose Emilio […]
Congress is again racing to avert a government shutdown at midnight Friday, while also looking to confirm three presidential picks for top posts at USDA. It’s another stopgap bid to keep the government from shutting […]
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the agency is taking steps to fight the high cost of fertilizer for American farmers. USDA is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to […]
Fall is here with Thanksgiving around the corner. As you plan your holiday meal, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says you will notice higher prices for turkey and eggs. “We’ve seen record high […]
The long-awaited White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health convenes Wednesday. The goal of the conference is to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030. The White House Tuesday released […]
USDA’s Economic Research Service Tuesday reported the ongoing Western drought is the most extreme drought in the region since 2000. As of September 19, 2022, the U.S. Drought Monitor classified more than 18 percent of […]
American Farmland Trust Tuesday announced a partnership with Edelen Renewables and Arcadia. The Farmers Powering Communities seeks to combat climate change through solar energy development while protecting America’s farmland and ranchland. The partnership provides more […]
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture celebrate 50 years of working together. The partnership provides timely, accurate and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture. NASS and […]