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USDA Sends Out Long-Awaited Disaster Funds

April 22, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

The USDA announced $340 million in disaster assistance will go out to help farmers, ranchers and rural communities across the country devastated by natural disasters.

USDA-ARS Working to Solve a ‘Midge of a Problem’

April 20, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: USDA

Chemical insecticides are largely ineffective against soybean gall midge, so researchers are examining alternative management tools are vital for suppressing this hungry pest, which has spread across seven states

Federal Climate Program That Bolstered No-Till, Reduced Tillage Cancelled, Re-named

By John Dobberstein posted on April 15, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

The PCSC program will be evolved into the “Advancing Markets for Producers” initiative and existing grants will be reviewed on three “Farmer First” policy priorities, the USDA said Monday.

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USDA Announces New Presidential Appointments

April 14, 2025 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

Source: USDA

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments, bringing new leadership to key roles within the Department.

Reports: USDA Closing Washington D.C. Office, Laying Off Thousands

By John Dobberstein posted on April 10, 2025 | Posted in Soil Health

The news isn’t exactly a surprise to those who follow the agency, as USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has previously said the massive agency would undergo some restructuring to reduce management layers and refocus efforts on serving farmers, ranchers, foresters and consumers.

USDA to Release $537 Million in HBIIP Funding in 29 States

March 31, 2025 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: USDA

This includes new projects approved within the first 100 days of the Trump Administration and advances President Trump’s Jan. 20 Executive Order on Unleashing American Energy.

More Details, Analysis on ECAP Economic Assistance Funds, Applications

March 28, 2025 | Posted in Equipment, Seeding & Planting

Source: Farmdoc Daily

The FSA has provided an ECAP website that outlines the application process, eligibility requirements, payment rates and other information for producers.

Key Leadership Positions at NRCS, FSA, RMA filled by Rollins

March 26, 2025 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced March 24 key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area.

Federal Funding

USDA to Expedite $10 Billion in Economic Aid to U.S. Farmers

March 19, 2025

Source: USDA

Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), ECAP will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling commodity prices.

Staff Blog

Our Indebtedness to Farmers on National Ag Day

By John Dobberstein posted on March 18, 2025 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health, Water Management

We earnestly wish all our readers a very happy National Ag Day – not just the farmers, but the agronomists, university researchers, corporations, equipment dealers and many others who work to make the industry successful.

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Articles Tagged with ''usda''

USDA Sends Out Long-Awaited Disaster Funds

USDA-ARS Working to Solve a ‘Midge of a Problem’

Federal Climate Program That Bolstered No-Till, Reduced Tillage Cancelled, Re-named

USDA Announces New Presidential Appointments

Reports: USDA Closing Washington D.C. Office, Laying Off Thousands

USDA to Release $537 Million in HBIIP Funding in 29 States

More Details, Analysis on ECAP Economic Assistance Funds, Applications

Key Leadership Positions at NRCS, FSA, RMA filled by Rollins

USDA to Expedite $10 Billion in Economic Aid to U.S. Farmers

Our Indebtedness to Farmers on National Ag Day

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