A change has been made in the 2022 U.S. peanut crop estimate. Tyron Spearman runs through the updated numbers. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Projects Drop in Meat Production in 2023
Meat production is expected to decline in 2023. Gary Crawford has more details in this story about the beef, pork and poultry production forecasts issued by USDA. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA NRCS in Florida Offers Conservation Funding Opportunities
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has several assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Through these conservation programs, NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to help producers and landowners make conservation improvements on their land that benefit natural …
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
The USDA is investing funds for healthier school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched a new initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity. It will support collaboration with the food industry to develop nutritious and appetizing school meals for students. “We’re investing in innovative solutions and challenging …
USDA Helping with Credit, Food Production and More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a variety of programs, helping producers and consumers across the country in various ways. Tyron Spearman reports USDA provides credit, help with food production and more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
The USDA is seeking information on prospective customers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey gathers feedback on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service …
Hurricane Nicole Causes Temporary USDA Office Closures in Florida
Due to Hurricane Nicole moving through parts of Florida, several USDA offices in the state are closed the remainder of this week. Please call ahead to ensure your local USDA Service Center office is open before visiting. Florida FSA Office Locations: http://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator. The following service centers will be closed at least through Thursday, November 10, 2022: Putnam, Volusia, Lake, Osceola, St. Lucie, …
USDA NRCS in Georgia Offers Conservation Funding Opportunities
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia has several assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Through these conservation programs, NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to help producers and landowners make conservation improvements on their land that benefit natural …
USDA’s New Loan Assistance Provides Step-by-Step Guide
We told you yesterday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had launched a new online tool to help farmers and ranchers better navigate the farm loan application process. Tyron Spearman reports USDA has experienced a high rate of incomplete or withdrawn applications due in part to a challenging and lengthy paper-based application process. So, this new tool was developed to give their …
USDA Opens 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently opened registration for the 99th Agricultural Outlook Forum. The 2023 event is back in person, held February 23-24, at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Additionally, all sessions will be live-streamed, and participants can attend the event in person or virtually. Registration is required for both virtual and in-person attendance, however, there …