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USDA releases local-level data from Census of Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released 2022 Census of Agriculture data by zip code, offering users access to localized information on farm ... more »

U.S. hazelnut production grows despite global pressures and market shifts

In 2023, the U.S. hazelnut industry saw production surge by over 21% compared to the previous year, fueled by steady growth in bearing acreage and yields. According to USDA’s latest data, increas... more »

USDA announces California Almond Continuance Referendum dates

Dates have been set for the California Almond Continuance Referendum. Notice of the referendum was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 8. In a Nov. 8 notice to trade, the UUSDA announced that... more »

USDA survey shows decline in U.S. irrigated acres and water use

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey, highlighting trends in water use and irrigation practices among American farm... more »

USDA breaks ground on the Agricultural Research Center in Davis

The USDAs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground on the Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) in Davis, California, marking a new phase in agricultural innovation. The modern fa... more »

USDA aids growers through $235 million hurricane, disaster relief

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing payments to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida producers impact... more »

USDA head visits North Carolina disaster areas

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear firsthand from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and imp... more »

USDA to release early commodity projections for U.S. agriculture through 2034

The USDA will release select tables from its upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034 report on Nov. 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST. These tables will provide 10-year projections for major U.S. crops... more »

IFPA, Clemson receive USDA award to establish Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab

The USDA has awarded $5 million to establish a Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, which will focus on developing packaging solutions to address the changing global regulations, reducing single-use ... more »

USDA develops roadmap to address PFAS challenges in agriculture

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has announced key outcomes from a recent workshop aimed at creating a long-term research plan to tackle challenges posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl su... more »