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USDA trade mission to Japan features potatoes
Alexis Taylor understands the importance of potatoes. Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, is the former head of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. That state ranked fourth in the U.S. in... more »
USDA offers webinar on agricultural research facilities
The USDA is offering support to construct and renovate agricultural research facilities. The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture will lead the webinar, which starts a 2 p.m. Eastern on June 8. The Research... more »
USDA schedules June 6 Growing Organic web seminar
Organic growers or those transitioning to organic looking for help from the USDA can learn more about the process in a June 6 USDA web seminar. The Growing Organic with USDA web seminar is designed... more »
National Potato Council calls for more pest agency funding
The National Potato Council joined dozens of other agricultural organizations in requesting increased funding for the USDA’s Office of Pest Management Policy. The office coordinates with the producer and user communities to ensure the uses... more »
IFPA joins ag groups with dissent on EPA rule
The EPA’s final rule on Plant Incorporated Protectorants (PIPs) has drawn opposition from ag groups and researchers, including the International Fresh Produce Association. The EPA released the rule on May 25. PIPs are pesticidal substances... more »
Rural Voices opposes GOP USDA cuts
Rural Voices USA, an organization that promotes the interests of rural Americans, is criticizing a House GOP proposal to cut USDA FY24 funding. The organization warns the zeroing-out of USDA rural funding would harm rural... more »
USDA honors ARS research entomologist
A U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) research entomologist is being honored for her work with insects as biological controls. Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, a USDA-ARS research entomologist, has been named a finalist for a... more »
Full Harvest expands online to all Grade 1 produce
Full Harvest, a leader in the battle against food waste, is expanding beyond surplus to all U.S. Department of Agriculture Grade 1 produce on its online marketplace for commercial buyers and sellers. Solving the food... more »
Growers approve Michigan asparagus program
Michigan’s asparagus producers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Asparagus Industry Development Program. Growers vote on whether to continue the program every five years; this validates it to June 7, 2028. [caption id="attachment_17737"... more »
Renewable energy systems funds released by USDA
USDA releases funds to help farmers invest in renewable energy systems The U.S. Department of Agriculture today is accepting applications for $1 billion in grants to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in... more »
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