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USDA bridge payment details released: specialty crops on hold

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the next phase in the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (FBA): the eligible commodity per-ac... more »

New USDA program aims to boost regenerative practices

USDA has launched a $700 million program aimed at helping U.S. growers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality and boost long-... more »

USDA delivers second stage of crop disaster assistance

President Donald Trump and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA will offer support to farmers by releasing billions in disaster assi... more »

Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural ind... more »

USDA, Labor department investigating high farm input costs

The USDA and Department of Justice (DOJ) are investigating high farm input costs. The agencies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to i... more »

Senate confirms USDA officials as agency mulls relief for farmers

The Senate confirmed three new USDA officials on Sept. 18, including Dudley Hoskins as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP). ... more »