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USDA launches interactive Census of Agriculture maps

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), launched a collection of interactive maps, which allows data users to access Census of Agriculture information. The newly redesigned Ag ... more »

USDA set to release 2024 pecan forecast

Pecan growers across the U.S. will receive a survey from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) during the week of Sept. 23 to help forecast 2024 production. Around 2,600 prod... more »

USDA releases California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report, production expected to drop

California walnut production is expected to drop 19% this year, with the USDA forecasting 670,000 tons for 2024, down from 824,000 tons in 2023 in its 2024 California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report. more »

Youth farmers respond to USDA discrimination financial payments

National Young Farmers Coalition is reacting to USDA discrimination financial payments. In July 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened the claims process for the Discrimina... more »

Growers affected by Hurricane Debby to be helped by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is aiding growers harmed by hurricane Debby through indemnity payments. The USDA announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insura... more »

USDA leads December trade mission to Morocco, highlighting opportunities for tree nuts

The  USDA is spearheading a trade mission to Casablanca, Morocco, from Dec. 2-5, 2024, led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor. The mission aims to connect U.S. agribusinesses, including tree nut growers, with opportunities in Morocco’s expanding market. more »

USDA’s new Watersheds report enhances ag data for environmental policy insights

The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released the Watersheds report, a new addition to the 2022 Census of Agriculture data series. This report, the first of six Subject Serie... more »

USDA revises Farm Loan Programs for increased financial flexibility

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced updates to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024. These changes are aimed at boosting financial stabili... more »

Central State University seeks Mid-West farmers for $5M Climate-Smart Program

Central State University is recruiting 20 farmers from Ohio and southeastern Michigan for its Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Program, funded by a $5 million USDA grant. The five-year pro... more »

USDA reports 2024 California almond crop estimate at 2.80 billion pounds

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) released its 2024 California Almond Objective Measurement Report on July 10, 2024, estimating a harvest of 2.80 billion meat pounds. T... more »