Articles tagged under: USDA
Fall Rains Replenish Soil Moisture
Published November 8, 2021
Drought conditions are improving across much of the Dakotas and Minnesota. In the last three months, six to 10 inches of rain fell in eastern North Dakota into northern Minnesota. There are even higher rainfall totals measured from northeastern South…What’s Included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Published November 7, 2021
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure package designates $110 billion for roads and bridges with $66 billion for rail improvements. There’s $65 billion included for high-speed internet investments. For agriculture, there's funding included for a biobased pilot program and updates to the…Trump-Era Trade Leaders Offer Insight Into Export Opportunities
Published November 7, 2021
Gregg Doud, who was the chief agricultural negotiator at USTR during the Trump Administration, says the Trans-Pacific Partnership was a good deal for agriculture, but the U.S. did not leave the TPP because of the agriculture provisions. "In the TPP,…Low Interest Emergency Loans Available for MN Farmers
Published November 7, 2021
The Farm Service Agency says farmers in Stearns County, Minnesota and the contiguous counties of Benton, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Todd and Wright Counties will be eligible for Low Interest Physical Loss Loans for farmers who were affected…Grain Traders Prepare for November WASDE Report
Published November 7, 2021
Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik is not looking for friendly numbers in the USDA's November Supply and Demand report. "The grain trade expects the USDA to increase soybean carryout. They think the USDA is going to go from a 320…Preview: November USDA Crop Reports
Published November 3, 2021
USDA's November crop production and supply and demand reports will be released on Tuesday. Zaner Ag Hedge Chief Market Strategist Ted Seifried thinks increased production numbers may already be built into the market. "I'm not exactly sure how much we've…Vilsack: Diverse Agriculture Career Opportunities Available
Published November 1, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had a few things to say to the National FFA Convention attendees last week. Vilsack made virtual remarks, mostly focused on building careers in agriculture. "I know you all can lead the way to change and…USDA Under Secretary Stops by National FFA Convention
Published October 29, 2021
Almost three months after being confirmed, USDA’s Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Moffitt is traveling and meeting with the agriculture industry. Moffitt attended National FFA Convention on Thursday. She says there are a few key issues to…Trade Missions Return in ’22
Published October 26, 2021
COVID-related travel restrictions are being lifted and USDA in-person trade missions will begin again in 2022. The first trade mission on the schedule is to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in mid-February.