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Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a Record High

Posted on June 4, 2014 by tanya brown

Agricultural exports are expected to reach a record high in fiscal year 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Based on the Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report, exports are expected to reach $149.5 billion, an estimated $6.9 billion … Continue reading →

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Loans, Grants Available to Support Rural Economic Development

Posted on May 28, 2014 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for loans and grants to support community development projects, business expansion and job creation. Funding is through the USDA Rural Development Intermediary Relending Program and the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. “These USDA … Continue reading →

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USDA Provides $3 Million to Improve Honey Bee Health

Posted on March 5, 2014 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $3 million in technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to help improve the health of bees. Funding will be provided through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS), Environmental Quality Incentives Program … Continue reading →

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$20 Million Available to California Producers to Combat Effects of Drought

Posted on February 6, 2014 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has made available $20 million to help drought-stricken producers in California. The funding is available through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program to help producers use water more efficiently, stabilize fallowed cropland … Continue reading →

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First-Ever Report Highlights Benefits of Agroforestry to Farmers, Ranchers

Posted on October 31, 2013 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the first-ever report on the department’s role in agroforestry. Agroforestry: USDA Reports to America highlights ways agroforestry practices help farmers and ranchers enhance agricultural productivity, protect the environment and increase profits. Agroforestry is a … Continue reading →

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We Still Want to Hear Your #MyFarmBill Stories!

Posted on October 21, 2013 by tanya brown

As we get back to work following the lapse in appropriations, USDA remains focused on sharing the importance of Farm Bill programs for all Americans. A Food, Farm and Jobs Bill is critical to growing the rural economy, providing nutrition … Continue reading →

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Calling All Ag Supporters: Tell us What’s at Stake Without #MyFarmBill

Posted on September 4, 2013 by tanya brown

At USDA, we remain committed to sharing with all Americans the need for a comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill to keep up momentum in American agriculture, grow the rural economy and create jobs.  And today, we launched Instagram, @USDAgov, to … Continue reading →

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Agricultural Exports Expected to Reach Record-Breaking Numbers

Posted on September 3, 2013 by tanya brown

USDA projects that Fiscal Year 2013 agricultural exports will reach $140 billion, which if realized would be a new record. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack commented on projected forecast: “Driven by the productivity of U.S. farmers and ranchers, we have achieved … Continue reading →

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$40 Million in Grants, Loans Available to Provide Safe Housing for Farmworkers

Posted on August 14, 2013 by tanya brown

Nearly $40 million in grants and loans are available to provide housing for farmworkers and their families. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement on Wednesday stating that the USDA Farm Labor Housing Program is the only national source of … Continue reading →

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Number of Farmers Markets Surpass 8,100 Nationwide

Posted on August 5, 2013 by tanya brown

Farmers markets are booming. With 8,144 now registered with the USDA National Farmers Market Directory, these markets are becoming one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture. “Farmers markets are an important public face for agriculture,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom … Continue reading →

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