Articles tagged under: USDA
CCC Seen as an Option to Fund Farm Bill Priorities
Published April 18, 2024
In Tuesday's Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out his vision of using the Commodity Credit Corporation as a way to fund farm bill programs. "I think if we could be a bit more creative about…Corn Forecasts Remain Mixed
Published April 16, 2024
In the latest USDA supply and demand report, U.S. corn usage saw increases to projections for both feed and ethanol production. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski says that while there are incentives for corn crush and ethanol production,…USDA Programs Like REAP Can Save Cash for Farmers
Published April 12, 2024
The REAP program is a USDA grant and loan option that Senator Tina Smith says is perfect for farmers looking to save money while installing new energy systems. "REAP is a very popular loan progam at USDA for farmers looking…NASS Drops Key Reports
Published April 10, 2024
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service has canceled the 2024 July Cattle Report, discontinued the Cotton Objective Yield Survey as well as all county estimates for crops and livestock. The decision is effective this year. USDA Statistics Division Director Troy Joshua…Testing Underway to Prevent the Spread of Bovine Flu
Published April 10, 2024
USDA is working with state animal health officials to collect data about the spread of bovine influenza A virus in dairy cattle. Chief Veterinary Officer Rosemary Sifford stresses the importance of this information. "It is important to us at this…Drought Conditions Improving in Much of Midwest
Published April 5, 2024
Drought conditions are declining in corn and soybean crop areas. "Less than a quarter of corn and soybean production areas are currently in drought, 24 percent of corn crop and 22 percent of soybean," said Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. "Both…Where Have All the Acres Gone?
Published March 28, 2024
The big takeaway from USDA's Planting Intentions Report was the total acreage numbers that were down from last year. RCM Director of Risk Management Steve Wagner wants to know where they went. "Last year we had 253.8 million acres of…No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply
Published March 26, 2024
After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…Climate Smart Program Pays Eco-Friendly Farmers
Published March 19, 2024
USDA is rewarding farmers for adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. At the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, Minnesota Milk CEO Lucas Sjostrom said Midwest dairy farms are eligible for these funds. "We have $50 million available for farmers in…