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Improvements Coming for RCPP

Published May 24, 2023

After hearing from stakeholders, Natural Resources Conservation Service Deputy Chief for Programs Karen Woodrich said the agency is working on making improvements to the Regional Conservation Partnership Programs. “Through our local state technical committees and stakeholder input, we’re able to…

Torres Small Faces Confirmation Hearing

Published May 11, 2023

The Senate Agriculture Committee hosted a confirmation hearing for USDA's deputy agriculture secretary nominee Xochital Torres Small. "My own roots are both rural and urban and we're all connected by land, resources and food." Torres Small, who is the USDA…

Prioritizing Animal Health

Published April 25, 2023

The National Pork Producers Council is prioritizing animal health during its farm bill discussions. NPPC Science and Technology Legal Counsel Andrew Bailey hopes to see the expansion of current programs including the vaccine bank, the national animal disease preparedness and…

USDA Expands Margin Protection Plan

Published April 3, 2023

USDA is expanding the Margin Protection insurance plan by adding more than 1,000 counties to the insurance option that provides coverage against an unexpected decrease in operating margins for corn and soybean farmers. The coverage option will be available by…

USDA Releases Hogs & Pigs Report

Published March 31, 2023

USDA’s Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report shows the inventory of all hogs and pigs as of March 1 at 73 million head. Slightly more than a year ago but two percent less than the December quarterly report. Breeding inventory is…

Ear Tag Comment Period Extended

Published March 30, 2023

USDA is extending its public comment period on its proposed rule to strengthen animal disease traceability by requiring electronic ear tags. The comment period is extended to April 19th. The rule would apply to breeding cattle 18 months of age…

USDA Announces Second Round of Debt Relief

Published March 30, 2023

USDA announced another $123 million in payments will be made in April under the Inflation Reduction Act to provide debt relief for borrowers. The second round of payments is focused on providing relief to those past due on a qualifying…

Help Available for Livestock Losses

Published March 22, 2023

The USDA is offering technical and financial assistance to help farmers and ranchers recover from recent winter storms in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho and Wyoming. Impacted producers can contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and…

USDA Dances Around Soybean Numbers

Published March 12, 2023

The USDA supply/demand report put the corn carryout at 1.34 billion bushels. Corn exports were lowered, but Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn anticipates further cuts. "That is a very justified movement and I wouldn't be surprised…

Label Proposal May Raise Consumer Prices

Published March 8, 2023

The North American Meat Institute describes the USDA's proposed “Product of the USA” labeling rules as problematic. The NAMI said the rule will likely result in trade retaliation from Canada and Mexico, which could cost American consumers billions of dollars.…

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Improvements Coming for RCPP

Torres Small Faces Confirmation Hearing

Prioritizing Animal Health

USDA Expands Margin Protection Plan

USDA Releases Hogs & Pigs Report

Ear Tag Comment Period Extended

USDA Announces Second Round of Debt Relief

Help Available for Livestock Losses

USDA Dances Around Soybean Numbers

Label Proposal May Raise Consumer Prices

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