Articles tagged under: USDA
Disaster Aid Offers “Healing at a Banker’s Desk”
Published February 28, 2020
Ada, Minnesota farmer and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says the disaster aid will provide some healing at the banker’s desk. "We're so pleased with the efforts of local lawmakers and receptiveness from the USDA in…USDA Announces New Biofuels Grant Program
Published February 28, 2020
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it would provide $100 million in competitive, cost share grants for the new Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program to help increase the number of fuel stations offering higher fuel blends. Ag Secretary…Additional Disaster Assistance Available from USDA
Published February 28, 2020
Additional disaster assistance is now available for farmers impacted by drought and excess moisture. Through WHIP+, USDA is helping with 2018-2019 losses from natural disasters. Farmers who've reported widespread crop quality losses from eligible disaster events resulting in price deductions…A New FSIS Administrator
Published February 26, 2020
Paul Kiecker has been appointed to serve at the administrator of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Kiecker, who has been with FSIS for 30 years, will assume the role following the departure of Carmen Rottenberg.Is There a Silver Lining to Rain, Rust and Ruts?
Published February 26, 2020
The Northern Plains experienced rain, ruts and other challenges this past crop season. Is there a silver lining to 2019? USDA Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory soil scientist Dr. Mark Liebig can’t think of a direct answer to that question.…ND Farmers Plugging Away at Corn Harvest
Published February 26, 2020
According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, North Dakota corn harvested is 61 percent at the end of February, an increase of 12 percentage points from January. State Statistician Darin Jantzi says the jump is a little surprising, but farmers…USDA: Progress Happening on Phase One Implementation
Published February 25, 2020
Following concerns that China may not follow through with the phase one trade deal, USDA says China has taken numerous actions to implement commitments to the U.S. The actions include signing a protocol to import U.S. fresh chipping potatoes, lifting a…U.S. Farm Bankruptcies Increased in 2019
Published February 20, 2020
In 2019, farm bankruptcies increased 24 percent. During Thursday's Ag Outlook Forum, USDA said North Dakota was one of three states reporting particularly high bankruptcy rates. Debt-to-asset levels are the highest since 2003. USDA also says a growing portion of…USDA Launches Ag Innovation Agenda
Published February 20, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced an Ag Innovation Agenda during the USDA Agriculture Outlook Forum. This agenda focuses on food waste, greenhouse gas, water quality and renewable energy. Moving forward, USDA will be striving for carbon sequestration enhancement through soil…