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Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Confirmation of Dr. Basil Gooden as USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development
Through prior roles, Dr. Gooden has been directly involved in so much that Rural Development has accomplished in every state under the Biden-Harris Administration.
USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture Data
Ag census data provide valuable insights into demographics, economics, land use and activities on U.S. farms and ranches.
USDA Announces Key Staff Appointments
Several individuals have been appointed to senior staff positions in Washington, DC.
Aqua-Yield Awarded Grant Under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
Aqua-Yield plans to buy equipment to begin a new process that brings the benefits of Nanoliquid technology to dry granular fertilizer.
U.S. Corn and Soybean Production Down from September
Corn is forecast at 15.1 billion bushels, down slightly from the previous forecast. Soybean growers are expected to decrease production 4% from 2022.
USDA Forecasts U.S. Corn Production Up, Soybean and Cotton Production Down from 2022
Corn production is up 10% from last year, forecast at 15.1 billion bushels, while soybean growers are expected to decrease their production 3%.
USDA Forecasts U.S. Corn Up and Soybean Production Down from 2022
Corn production is up 10% from last year, while soybean growers are expected to decrease their production 2% from 2022.
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of the USDA
Torres Small has dedicated her career to serving the agriculture industry and the American people, says Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Prospective Plantings Report: U.S. Farmers Expect to Plant More Corn and Soybean Acreage in 2023
Producers surveyed intend to plant 92.0 and 87.5 million acres of corn and soybeans, respectively, up from 2022 totals.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $502 Million for High-Speed Internet in Rural Communities
Funding will provide high-speed internet access to people and businesses in rural and remote areas across 20 states.
Ag Secretary Vilsack Issues Statement on Ongoing Violence in America
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has released the following statement regarding the ongoing violence in America: “Another massacre in […]
USDA Forms Partnership with Northwest Seaport Alliance to Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announces plans for prepositioning containers of agricultural goods near port terminals to help improve service for shippers.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: USDA Invests $250 Million to Support American-Made Fertilizer
USDA will launch a public inquiry seeking information regarding seeds and agricultural inputs, fertilizer, and retail markets.
USDA Announces Membership of Newly Formed Equity Commission
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, the independent Commission will provide the necessary resources to address historical discrimination at USDA.
USDA Invests $9M to Expand Reach and Increase Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices
USDA plans to bolster climate research and connect and share climate-smart solutions directly with the agricultural community.