Articles tagged under: USDA
USDA Releases Final Biotech Labeling Rule
Published December 20, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the final text of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard on Thursday. In reviewing the standard, agriculture groups are pleased, saying it stands firmly with science in it validates the fact there is no…Corn Growers “Disappointed” with Second MFP Payment
Published December 18, 2018
In the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments, the rate for corn was again set at one cent per bushel. According to the National Corn Growers Association, the rate is inadequate to cover losses due to the trade tariffs."We…USDA Launches Round Two of MFP Payments
Published December 17, 2018
USDA has launched the final round of trade mitigation payments. Farmers are now eligible to receive Market Facilitation Program payments for the second half of their 2018 production. For farmers who have already applied, completed harvest and certified their production,…Perdue Makes the Case for Second Trade Aid Payment
Published December 17, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue met with President Trump and White House officials Friday, trying to gain support for the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments. USDA has been at odds with the Office of Management and Budget over the…Beef Export Values Remain on Record-Shattering Pace
Published December 14, 2018
U.S. beef exports remain on a record-shattering value pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. October beef exports totaled 117,800 metric tons, up six percent from a year ago, valued at $727.4…Pork Export Volumes Increase
Published December 14, 2018
According to USMEF and USDA, October pork export volume was 207,725 metric tons. That’s the largest since May, but still two percent lower year-over-year, reflecting smaller variety meat exports. Export value was also the largest since May, but still down…Agriculture Loses a True Statesman
Published December 10, 2018
Bob Bergland, 90, who was agriculture secretary in the Jimmy Carter Administration, died Sunday. Bergland farmed at Roseau, Minnesota, served in Congress from 1971-to-1977 and was a member of the cabinet during Carter’s four years in office. That was a…USDA Expects a Decrease in Farm Income
Published December 4, 2018
According to USDA, net farm income is projected to decrease 12.1 percent to $66.3 billion in 2018, after increasing $13.8 billion in 2017. Meanwhile, net cash farm income is expected to decrease by 8.4 percent, to $93.4 billion. Cash receipts…Perdue, Roberts Applaud USMCA
Published November 30, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauded the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. In a statement, Perdue says the new trade agreement "makes important specific changes beneficial to farmers." The USMCA will need to be ratified by lawmakers in all three countries before…