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NASS announces program changes

Every five years, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts a program review following the completion of the Census of Agriculture. The review considers the latest informati... more »

USDA updates pecan breeding and research lab

The Pecan Breeding and Genetics Program of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) recently completed a $2.5 million laboratory modernization to accelerate pecan breeding through innovatio... more »

USDA seeks public input for statistical programs

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. on April 16 CDT, at the University of Chicago – Gleacher Cent... more »

USDA researchers develop antiviral treatment to protect honeybees

Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be used to protect honeybees against Deformed... more »

TOPP supports growth of Northwest organic hazelnut industry

Partnerships made possible through USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) are providing farmer training, education and outreach activities across the country. Northwest regio... more »

USDA, UGA break ground on new agriculture research facility

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new state-of-the... more »

USDA releases 2022 Census of Agriculture data

The USDA National agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has announced the results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture, spanning more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches a... more »

Record drop in farm income is expected in 2024

Farmers can expect the largest recorded year-to-year dollar drop in net farm income in 2024. Income is estimated to be nearly $40 billion lower this year compared to 2023, down more than 25%. American... more »

MyPlate.gov names Brighter Bites strategic partner

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly  to families, has been named a National Strategic Partner of MyPlate.gov. Through this partnership, Brighter... more »

USDA invests in strengthening specialty crops sector

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in programs designed to support the U.S. specialty crops industry, including promoting exports and funding a maximum residue limits (MRL) databas... more »