Tag: USDA
USDA announces new investments in food system resilience, competition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making major investments in resilience and competition for the nation's food system. These investments follow supply chain challenges and other issues from the COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
USDA collects detailed data on agroforestry for first time ever
Data collection for the USDA's first national agroforestry survey ends April 5.
Federal urban agriculture committee to focus on access, innovation, equity
There are a lot of priorities for urban agriculture. But equity is a theme that runs through them all, said the new Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
Biden to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions
President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions March 17.
Bird flu found in three more states
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in three more states; Kansas, Wisconsin and Illinois.
First USDA hemp report shows tough harvest, but major potential for...
USDA released its first National Hemp Report Feb. 17. It’s a big step forward for the crop. But some industry groups say it shows the industry is struggling under current regulations.
USDA confirms avian influenza in Maine, New York
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in flocks in Maine and New York.
12 members selected for USDA’s Inaugural Secretary’s Advisory Committee for Urban...
The committee will provide input on policy development and to help identify barriers to urban agriculture.
Secord to appointed to head USDA Pennsylvania Farm Service Agency
The Biden Administration recently appointed Heidi Secord as the new state executive director for the USDA Pennsylvania Farm Service Agency.
Keep moving, nothing to see here
Alan Guebert traces the money wasted on the Market Facilitation Program and explains why it was a USDA failure.
