USDA Extends Milk Loss Program Assistance Deadline to Oct. 30
WASHINGTON – The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Milk Loss Program (MLP) to Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, allowing more time for...
USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events
WASHINGTON –The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed,...
Scientists Made a Healthy Crop Healthier
Scientists at the Children's Nutrition Research Center of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) helped develop healthier sorghum varieties containing significant concentrations of provitamin A...
New ARS Food and Nutrition Research Briefs Issued
ARS and North Dakota State University researchers are putting facts to whether hempseed cake may be used as a source of protein and fiber in...
Drainage field day at Ohio State Lima campus farm
The Ohio State University at Lima will host a Drainage Installation Field Day on the campus farm on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Field demonstrations by the Ohio...
Honey Bees More Faithful to Their Flower Patches Than Bumble Bees
MADISON, WI, —Honey bees are more faithful to their flower patches than bumble bees when it comes to returning to collect more pollen and nectar,...
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs of Organic Producers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will cover up to 75% of the costs associated with organic certification, up to $750 per category,...
Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup Ends May 26
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup through...
New Research Reveals How Grazing Management Practices Affect Cattle Weight Gain by Altering Foraging Behavior
Rotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production? Ranchers often rotate cattle seasonally among different pastures on their...
New Organic Transition Initiative Funding Available For Ohio Producers
Application Period Open May 15 – June 15 Ohio producers interested in transitioning to organic production are eligible for new funding opportunities tied to the...
Helping Reduce Methane Emissions by Solving a Sticky Problem for U.S. Produce Exporters
We see them every time we purchase fresh fruits and vegetables: price look up (PLU) labels. The little coin-size stickers are stuck to everything from...
2023 Acreage Reporting Dates
To comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to contact their FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the...
USDA Announces Additional Assistance for Distressed Farmers Facing Financial Risk
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning in April it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying...
USDA Announces April 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2023, which are effective April 3, 2023. USDA’s...
USDA’s Simplified Direct Loan Application is Now Available for all Producers
A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The new...