The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $25 million per year investment in Conservation Innovation Grants. Producers can now apply for grants to improve conservation-minded approaches to irrigation water management, nutrient management, and soil health before September 22. To apply, visit grants.gov. “Through science and innovation, we can develop solutions to tackle the climate […]

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting offers for enrollment for 3.1 million acres in the Conservation Reserve Program. 

The USDA is accepting more than 2 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and landowners through the Conservation Reserve Program signup.

The Equity Action Plan outlines actions USDA will take to advance programmatic equity to improve access to programs and services for underserved producers.

The USDA announced that ranchers who had losses from the severe drought or wildfire in 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments.

USDA announced plans for prepositioning containers of agricultural goods near port terminals to help improve service for shippers of U.S. grown commodities.

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency announced it has modified the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) eligibility requirements.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing it will support additional fertilizer production for American farmers to address rising costs.

A new USDA report shows conservation trends like use of no-till, more efficient irrigation methods, and advanced technologies are increasing.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating its farm loan programs to better support current borrowers, including historically underserved producers.