The comment period regarding the Snake River Dams Environmental Impact Statement draft is currently taking place. In late February, the federal government released the draft
Consumers are ordering more goods and groceries online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grocery Dive, a web-based grocery industry publication, reports 31% of U.S. households have
The USDA has extended the deadline for ReConnect Pilot Program applications to April 15. Deputy undersecretary for Rural Development Bette Brand announced the extension Monday,
Even with all that’s going, or not going on, due to COVID-19, NASS said if they’ve got the data, and enough of it, they intend
On Friday, the House joined the Senate by passing the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, Act, better known as the CARES Act.
The U.S. State Department will speed up approvals of H-2A farm workers by waiving interviews for many applicants. The move is applauded by many of
The coronavirus may have changed every day life for Americans in a variety of ways, but that doesn’t mean the USDA has given up their
Farming, regardless of commodity, is hard work. And for some they must do those daily activities with physical disabilities. But as Rod Bain points out
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue says his agency accepted over 3.4 million acres into the general Conservation Reserve Program signup that recently wrapped up. It’s the
Produce suppliers are looking for federal assistance, as many industry sectors seek relief from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The United Fresh Produce Association,
USDA’s Farm Service Agency county offices are open only by a phone appointment until further notice because of the COVID-19 outbreak. FSA staff are available
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this week announced new measures to support farmers and agri-food businesses in Canada facing financial hardship due to the impacts
