Articles tagged under: USDA
USDA Investing in Rural ND Water Infrastructure
Published October 30, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $891 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Included in the project is $37 million for projects in North Dakota. There is $17.36 million for a project in Larimore, $17.36 million…Dry Bean Scene
Published October 30, 2020
There are programs available for farmers who endured both crop and market losses the past couple years. Get the details in the latest Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, BASF, SRS Commodities and Johnstown Bean…Milk Production Increases
Published October 22, 2020
Milk production in the 24 major milk producing states was at 17.2 billion pounds in September, an increase of 2.4 percent from one year ago. USDA also revised August production upward by nearly two percent from one year ago to…USDA Helps Minnesota Agriculture Stay Connected
Published October 21, 2020
Did you know more than 20 million Americans don’t have high-speed broadband connectivity? That's why a grant from USDA is helping Minnesota farmers and ranchers stay connected. "They are innovators, creators and entrepreneurs," said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during a…Higher Prevent Plant Acreage in 2019 Brings Changes for 2021
Published October 21, 2020
The USDA says there are 10.2 million prevent plant acres across the country this year as of October 1, with North Dakota contributing about one-third of those acres. The prevent plant situation is much better than last year, but USDA…Dry Conditions for the Northern Plains Heading Into Winter
Published October 16, 2020
Conditions are dry as harvest wraps up in the Northern Plains. The dry conditions are opposite from the wet field conditions last fall. USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Dennis Todey says the variability in the region can make things frustrating.…CFAP 2.0 Payments at $4.5 Billion in Third Week
Published October 16, 2020
Three weeks into the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0, the USDA has paid out more than $4.5 billion. The top three U.S. commodities for payments include corn, cattle and soybeans. So far, North Dakota farmers have received more than $111…Under Secretary Ibach Remains Optimistic About Opportunities for Cattle Producers
Published October 12, 2020
“There is opportunity for cattle producers.” That statement comes from USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach, who spoke to those gathered in Bismarck at the North Dakota Stockmen's Association Convention. Particularly, there are opportunities for both…USDA Sets October 30 WHIP+ Program Deadline
Published October 12, 2020
On Friday, the USDA officially set an October 30 sign-up deadline for the WHIP+ program. A deadline had not been set previously. At this time, the agency has received more than 133,000 applications for the assistance and paid out nearly…