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USDA’s Agricultural Research Service honors Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris

Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, a research entomologist with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, is being honored as a finalist for a 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (the Sammies) as an ... more »

USDA names Manjit K. Misra as director of NIFA

The USDA has appointed Manjit K. Misra as the new director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Misra will lead the agency’s work in advancing agricultural research, education a... more »

USDA invests in sustainable ag research, education

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $46 million in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which has offered farmer-driven, ... more »

USDA opens 2023 NIFA Hall of Fame nominations

USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is now accepting nominations for the NIFA Hall of Fame. Individuals that have been inducted into the NIFA Hall of Fame are recognized for effo... more »

USDA invests $75 Million in conservation assistance for producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $75 million in conservation assistance for producers transitioning to organic production. As part of the multi-agency Organic Transitio... more »

USDA welcomes Christopher “Chris” Purdy to SCP

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service announced it has selected Christopher "Chris" Purdy as the new Deputy Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program (SCP). The information was provided in an e... more »

USDA selects Christopher Purdy as new deputy administrator of the Specialty Crops Program

In an email to Specialty Crop Stakeholders, the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service announced it has selected Christopher "Chris" Purdy as the new Deputy Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program... more »

USDA invests $2 Million to train farmers in risk management

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that funds are available, up to $2 million, for cooperative agreements for risk management education and training programs that support farmers and rancher... more »

USDA completes environmental assessment for Spotted Lanternfly Control Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) completed a supplemental environmental assessment (EA), as required under the National Environmental Policy Ac... more »

USDA offers new, simplified direct loan application for producers

USDA is now offering a new, simplified direct loan application for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The new application is 13 pages, compared to the former ... more »