USDA Launches New Conservation Pilot Program for Prairie Pothole Producers to Plant Cover Crops

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced a new pilot program that enables farmers in the Prairie…

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USDA and EPA Announce Continued Commitment to Support Rural Water Systems

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) â€“ Thursday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will help…

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Secretary Perdue Announces New Innovation Initiative for USDA

(WASHINGTON, D.C) â€“ U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the Agriculture Innovation Agenda, a department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position…

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Secretary Perdue to Announce New USDA Innovation Initiative at USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) â€“ Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will announce a new, department-wide initiative regarding sustainability, productivity, and innovation. Following the Secretary’s presentation, he…

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USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 28 Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup that there is…

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Secretary Perdue Proclaims February 16-22 as Grain Bin Safety Week

(WASHINGTON D.C.) â€“ U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a proclamation naming February 16-22 as Grain Bin Safety Week. Earlier this week, the Secretary sat down…

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USDA Hiring Additional Positions

(UNDATED) – The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) oversees the dynamic, growing organic industry. This small federal program has a big impact on farmers, businesses…

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Farmers – Deadline for Enrolling in Programs Fast Approaching

(UNDATED) – Farmers are preparing for spring planting – fixing equipment, buying seed but they are encouraged to visit their FSA county office soon, especially if you’re…

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Indiana Department of Agriculture Promotes Affairs Leaders

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture today announced two promotions within the public affairs division. Katie Nelson will be taking on the role of director…

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Twelve Organic Certifiers Recognized for Enforcement Successes

(SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS) – The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) today recognized the work of accredited organic certifiers with awards for extraordinary support of the…

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