Tag: USDA
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USDA Expands Emergency Haying Access as Drought Pressure Builds Across Plains
Drought in parts of the country FINALLY getting some relief Farmers and ranchers across parts of the central and northern Plains are getting additional flexibility from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as drought conditions continue tightening forage supplies heading into summer. USDA announced expanded emergency haying and grazing access on certain Conservation Reserve Program acres…
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USDA Doubles Disaster Relief Payouts to Cushion Farmers Against Surging Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized a massive expansion of federal aid today, April 27, 2026, effectively doubling the financial assistance available to producers under the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the department is increasing the payment factor from 35% to 70%, a strategic move…
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USDA Selects Iowa as Hub for National Food Safety Center
Apr 24, 2026 The USDA officially announced on Thursday that Urbandale, Iowa, will become the primary hub for the National Food Safety Center (NFSC). The new center will consolidate administrative and technical operations for the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), bringing roughly 200 jobs to the state. Secretary Brooke Rollins stated the move is designed to…
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Cattle on Feed Report Signals Mixed Outlook for Supply and Prices
The latest Cattle on Feed report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering mixed signals for the cattle market, as tighter overall inventories are being offset by larger placements and slower marketings. USDA reported 11.55 million head of cattle and calves on feed as of March 1, essentially steady with a year ago but…