WASHINGTON, March 30, 2017 ? Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Young today announced that a contract renewal sign-up is underway for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), USDA?s largest working lands conservation program with more than 80 million acres...
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2017 ? Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture?s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced additional steps to keep the food supply safe for American families in light of the recent investigations of Brazil?s meat industry.
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2017 ? Acting Agriculture Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young today released the following statement:"Today is National Agriculture Day, set aside to pay tribute to the farmers and ranchers of our nation. The work of American producers and growers...
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2017 ? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the availability of more than $6 million in funding to implement practices that will help private farmers, ranchers and forest landowners affected by the wildfires blazing in Kansas,...
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2017 - Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Young today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $15 million in technical and financial assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect,...
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2017 ? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses that could potentially be affected by the recent storms that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after...
WASHINGTON, March 7, 2017 ? Acting Agriculture Secretary Mike Young today issued the following statement:"Today, we celebrate the life of Clayton Yeutter and remember his public service and the many contributions he made to America's farmers. Clayton grew up on his...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2017 ? Rural Development Acting Deputy Under Secretary Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA is making loans to electric cooperatives that will help continue to deliver safe, reliable and affordable electricity to rural residents, business...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2017 ? Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning today announced that USDA is awarding $19.3 million in loans to provide broadband in rural portions of Illinois and Oklahoma."These loans will help bring high-speed...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2017 ? Acting Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Young today announced U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $103 million in fiscal year 2017 for disaster recovery efforts to help state, local and tribal units of government...
