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President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Stimulus Package

Published Yesterday

The U.S. House approved a $2 trillion stimulus package on Friday that passed the Senate earlier in the week. Hours later, the package gained President Donald Trump's signature, as coronavirus continues to spread in the U.S. The legislation stands as…

3.4 Million Acres Accepted for CRP

Published Yesterday

USDA has accepted more than 3.4 million acres into the general signup for the Conservation Reserve Program. This was the first general signup enrollment in four years. Texas had the most acres accepted at 540,000. Over 126,000 acres were accepted…

More Hogs and Pigs on SD Farms

Published Yesterday

There were a record 2.03 million hogs and pigs on South Dakota farms as of March 1. That's according to the latest USDA National Ag Statistics Service Hogs and Pigs report. The March 1 inventory is up one percent from…

Fewer MN Hogs and Pigs in March

Published Yesterday

According to the USDA, there were 9.3 million hogs and pigs on Minnesota farms as of March 1. The inventory is down one percent from the previous quarter, but six percent more than one year ago. Marketings were up six…

FSIS Responds to Beef Labeling Petition

Published March 26, 2020

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has responded to a petition addressing accurate beef labeling from the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. In the petition, the association asked that any beef product labels suggesting U.S. origin, such as “Made in the USA”…

USDA Considers Options for Flexibility

Published March 26, 2020

USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey and his team are looking for additional ways to help farmers deal with the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. "We'll continue to look at upcoming deadlines and be as flexible as we can." Northey says…

Third Stimulus Package Boosts USDA Funds

Published March 26, 2020

The third stimulus bill includes an additional $9.5 billion in funding for USDA to support livestock and dairy producers, local food providers and specialty crop producers. There’s also a $14 billion boost in funding authority for USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation.…

An Ethanol Demand Decline Could Impact U.S. Corn Acres

Published March 25, 2020

Market analysts are expecting the USDA to forecast up to 96 million acres of corn and up to 86 million acres of soybeans to be planted in the U.S. this year. According to Todd Hubbs, an agricultural economist at the…

USDA Operations Continue Through Shelter-in-Place Orders

Published March 25, 2020

For states and communities with stay-at-home orders in place, essential USDA activities will continue to operate. Jobs and employees deemed essential by the Department of Agriculture include Food Safety and Animal Plant Health Inspection Services, Agricultural Marketing Services, the Farm…

The U.S. Senate Confirms Brashears

Published March 23, 2020

The Senate confirmed the nominee for the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mindy Brashears. According to a statement, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts is sconfident Brashears is a capable leader. Brashears…

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President Trump Signs $2 Trillion Stimulus Package

3.4 Million Acres Accepted for CRP

More Hogs and Pigs on SD Farms

Fewer MN Hogs and Pigs in March

FSIS Responds to Beef Labeling Petition

USDA Considers Options for Flexibility

Third Stimulus Package Boosts USDA Funds

An Ethanol Demand Decline Could Impact U.S. Corn Acres

USDA Operations Continue Through Shelter-in-Place Orders

The U.S. Senate Confirms Brashears

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