A public comment period for a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that is aimed at market diversity through trade opportunities is underway and continues through December 16.  The program would utilize funds from the Commodity Credit Corporation to facilitate additional trade especially with non-traditional world markets.

11/29/23 - USDA seeks ag trade in non-traditional markets

At the American Farm Bureau Convention, the Secretary of Agriculture emphasized the importance of conservation by farmers and ranchers, and the commitment to expanding crop insurance.

1/23/24 - Vilsack talks conservation, crop insurance at AFBF Convention

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon be making available financial support for dairy producers in Texas and other states whose dairy herds have been impacted by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPAI.

5/16/24 - USDA assistance for HPAI-affected dairy producers

US Secretary Tom Vilsack says time’s up to decide if there will or won’t be a new farm bill this year.

11/08/24 - Vilsack calls on Congress to pass a farm bill

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