The highly anticipated USDA Cattle Inventory report released on the final day of January showed pre-report expectations were nearly spot-on with their predictions. The nation’s beef cow herd has shrunk …
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The number two person of the USDA announced today, she is stepping away from her role as the Deputy Secretary in the coming weeks. Citing a desire to have more …
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USDA Proposes Electronic Ear Tag Rule to Improve Disease Traceability
by Colter BrownThe United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is proposing to amend animal disease traceability regulations and require electronic identification for interstate movement of …
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USDA Announces Major Program Improvements, Progress, and Investments
by Andy SchwabSAN JUAN, P.R., January 9, 2023 — Today, at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several major developments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will …
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The North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center (WREC), Montana State University Eastern Agricultural Research Center (EARC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Northern Plains Agricultural Research Lab in …
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Incoming House Ag Committee Chair Plans a Shift in Farm Bill Priorities
by Colter BrownThis week, the House Republican Steering Committee elected Glenn GT Thomspon as Chairman of the House Ag Committee. Thompson said he will put farmers at the top of his priority …
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WASHINGTON (November 28, 2022) – Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Lamb Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Potential materials may include: 110290 Lamb Leg Roast 38-40 …
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OMAHA (DTN) — Farmers and ranchers who have missed out on disaster or pandemic aid from the past two years will get another opportunity to demonstrate their losses and file …
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USDA Announces Investments to Expand Meat Processing Capacity and Increase Competition
by Colter BrownAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced $223 million dollars in grants and loans on Wednesday to increase competition in the meat processing industry. The administration has said a lack of competition …
