In: United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Bill Amendment and California Laws
- July 17, 2012
- Elizabeth
According to a recent Monterey Herald article, “a California voter-approved law requiring that hens have cages large enough to let them...
Vilsack Announces Investments in International Market Development to Help Sustain Demand for American Agriculture
- November 16, 2011
- Elizabeth
Today, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in approximately 70 U.S. agricultural organizations to...
USDA reminds producers of disaster program deadlines
- November 11, 2011
- Elizabeth
USDA reminds eligible ranchers and livestock producers who had livestock losses or grazing losses during the 2011 crop year that the...
USDA Proposes Improvements to Help Deliver Disaster Assistance More Quickly to Producers
- November 11, 2011
- Elizabeth
Yesterday, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced that USDA is accepting comments on a...
USDA Invests in Crop Insurance Education
- October 31, 2011
- Elizabeth
Last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) will support crop...
New Rice Varieties Offer Benefits to Growers
- October 31, 2011
- Elizabeth
According to a USDA press release, new rice varieties that offer new options for U.S. growers and expanded market opportunities for...