Tag: USDA
USDA releases draft hemp rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture officially announced the launch of federal hemp program, with the release of the program’s first draft of regulations.
USDA reports show historic unplanted acres
The USDA released reports Aug. 12 confirming the historically-dire planting situation and correcting previous estimates.
USDA will let farmers make hay earlier on cover crops
Farmers can hay, graze or cut cover crops for silage, haylage or baleage on prevented plant acres on or after Sept. 1 and still maintain eligibility for their full 2019 prevented planting indemnity.
Grain farmers facing ‘slow-motion disaster’
Compounding the poor planting season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced June 10 that unplanted acres will not qualify for 2019 Market Facilitation Program payments.
Genetically modified wheat found in Washington
The USDA confirmed June 7 the discovery of genetically engineered (GE) wheat plants growing in an unplanted agricultural field in Washington state.
Despite protests, USDA plans to move research agencies out of D.C.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is moving forward with plans to relocate NIFA and ERS to the Kansas City, Mo., area despite broad opposition.
Rural communities get economic development help
USDA Rural Development is giving 47 rural communities free technical assistance to help build long-term economic development plans.
USDA reopens continuous CRP sign up
FSA will accept applications for certain practices under the Conservation Reserve Program and will offer extensions for expiring contracts beginning June 3.
USDA farm loan limits increase
The 2018 Farm Bill increased the amount that producers can borrow through USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans.
Dairy Margin Coverage program to aid farmers
The USDA announces February income triggers second payment in June through Dairy Margin Coverage program.
