Articles tagged under: USDA
Additional $80 Million in Funding in Dairy Industry
Published March 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an additional investment of $80 million into the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. Since its establishment in 2019, DBI initiatives have provided technical assistance and sub-grants to dairy farmers and business across their regions.The U.S. Will Hold Mexico Accountable for Fresh Potato Access
Published March 1, 2022
The U.S. potato industry is facing roadblocks working with Mexico to expand fresh market access. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea met virtually with potato growers to discuss the situation at the Washington Summit. "We want…More Soybeans and Wheat, Less Corn Acreage Forecast
Published February 25, 2022
USDA’s Prospective Plantings Report at the end of March will offer more insight into U.S. acreage. The USDA offered a sneak peek during the Ag Outlook Forum. "Eighty-eight million acres of soybeans, up a little from last year," said USDA…Ag Department Predicts U.S. Will Be a Major Importer in Years Ahead
Published February 23, 2022
America's preference for fresh, healthy foods year-round will drive a $100 billion increase in food and ag imports in the years ahead. That's according to the USDA. The agency forecasts imports to increase by an average of six percent a…CONAB Cuts Corn and Soybean Production Estimates
Published February 11, 2022
In its February report, Brazil’s national ag agency, CONAB, cut their soybean production estimate to 125.5 million metric tons for the current growing season. That’s down from CONAB’s January forecast of 140.5 million tonnes. If realized, Brazil’s 21/22 soybean crop…Under Secretary Bonnie Meets with House Ag Subcommittee
Published February 10, 2022
USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie met with the House Ag Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management on Tuesday. Bonnie answered questions on crop insurance, farm programs and disaster aid. Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig…USDA Lowers South America Production Slightly in February WASDE
Published February 9, 2022
In the February Supply and Demand report, the USDA lowered Brazil’s soybean ending stocks by six million metric tonnes to 134 million tons. USDA lowered Brazil’s corn ending stocks by one million tonnes to 114 million tonnes. USDA kept Argentina’s…USDA Extends Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up
Published February 8, 2022
The USDA extended the deadline for farmers to enroll in the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage program. The deadline is extended to March 25. Farmers can apply through their local Farm Service Agency office.U.S. Ag Exports in 2021 Set Record
Published February 8, 2022
According to final trade data published by the U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. farm and food product exports totaled $177 billion in 2021. That’s an 18 percent increase from 2020. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said it breaks the previous export record.…