Articles tagged under: USDA
USDA to Stagger Release of Export Sales Reports
Published January 30, 2019
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will release the export sales report Thursday. Advance Trading Commodity Research Analyst Brian Basting says USDA will be staggering the release of export sales reports. "The USDA will go back and update the weeks omitted because…USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices
Published January 22, 2019
All USDA Farm Service Agency offices will reopen beginning Thursday, January 24, offering a longer list of services to farmers and ranchers. For the first two full weeks, offices will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30…More Efforts Underway at USDA During the Shutdown
Published January 17, 2019
In addition to the temporary opening of Farm Service Agency offices, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven tells the Red River Farm Network there are efforts underway to help farmers and others who rely on USDA during the partial government shutdown.…Study Shows Beef Production has Low Environmental Impact
Published January 17, 2019
A new study published in the scientific journal Agricultural Systems says the environmental impacts of beef production is lower than perceived. The comprehensive life cycle assessment found beef production responsible for about three percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the…FSA Offices Temporarily Reopen
Published January 16, 2019
USDA Farm Service Agency offices temporarily reopened Thursday and Friday. Due to the Martin Luther King Holiday, offices are closed today, but open Tuesday. Services will be limited, with most of the focus on existing farm loans to ensure farmers…USDA Extends MFP Application Deadline
Published January 8, 2019
USDA is extending the deadline to apply for Market Facilitation Program payments. The original deadline was January 15, but is being adjusted due to the government shutdown. According to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the deadline will be extended for a…MN and SD Ranchers Appointed to Cattlemen’s Board
Published January 8, 2019
USDA has announced the appointment of 35 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Penny Zimmerman of Foley, Minnesota, Eric Sumption of Frederick, South Dakota and Vaughn Thorstenson of Selby South Dakota will all serve a three-year term…USDA Reports Delayed
Published January 4, 2019
As expected, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday the January crop production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports will not be released January 11. This crop report is the final crop estimate of the season and provides…Biotech Labeling Positive for Consumers and Farmers
Published December 27, 2018
USDA has released the final text of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, commonly referred to as the biotech labeling rule. The standard will require food manufacturers, importers and certain retailers to disclose bioengineered foods to consumers. American Sugarbeet Growers…