Articles tagged under: USDA
USDA Launches Quality Loss Adjustment Program
Published January 5, 2021
The USDA is launching a Quality Loss Adjustment Program. Administered through the Farm Service Agency, this program would provide payments to farmers who had a five percent quality loss due to excessive moisture or drought related conditions in 2018 and…#2 Story of 2020: Government Assistance Boosts Farm Income
Published December 31, 2020
The USDA is forecasting net farm income at $119.6 billion, the highest level since 2013. The majority of the increase comes from direct government payments. The farm income picture looked very different at the beginning of 2020. In fact, government…#3 Story of 2020: New Opportunities Seen in Agricultural Trade
Published December 31, 2020
On January 15, the U.S. and China signed the phase one trade agreement. During the signing ceremony, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said "I believe it will be a real bonanza for American farmers, ranchers and producers." China agreed at that…Beef Backed in New Dietary Guidelines
Published December 30, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association praised the newly released Dietary Guidelines for 2020-2025. The guidelines recognize lean beef as part of a healthy diet across all ages, with one three-ounce serving offering ten essential nutrients in just 170 calories. "This…Sugar Association Applauds “Strong Scientific Evidence” Supporting DGAs
Published December 30, 2020
The Sugar Association is pleased USDA sided with “strong scientific evidence” when developing the new Dietary Guidelines for the next five years. In a statement provided to the Red River Farm Network, President and CEO Courtney Gaine praised the decision…New Dietary Guidelines Put Nutrient-Dense Foods/Drinks as a Priority
Published December 30, 2020
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released. Covering a five-year time frame, the guidelines, provide science-based advice that promotes health, reduces the risk of chronic disease and meets nutrient needs. “We have taken the very important step to…#8 Story of 2020: Biden Overcomes Rural-Urban Divide to Win Presidency
Published December 28, 2020
President Donald Trump maintained support from the majority of rural voters in the 2020 election, but this wasn’t enough to win a second term. Joe Biden is the president-elect. Biden is already announcing Cabinet selections, choosing former agriculture secretary Tom…USDA Seeks Feedback on Biotech Framework
Published December 27, 2020
The USDA wants feedback on modern regulatory biotech framework in order to transition portions of the FDA’s pre-existing animal biotech regulatory oversight. The framework covers animal health, efficacy, food safety evaluation and food storage regarding biotech animals. Last year, President…Carrie Castille Named NIFA Director
Published December 23, 2020
The USDA named Carrie Castille as the permanent director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Castille was an assistant professor at Louisiana State University. She was appointed by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to the National Ag Research, Extension,…