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USDA Announces Program Improvements, Progress, and Investments
USDA Announces Program Improvements, Progress, and Investments
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced several major developments at the USDA that will help benefit farmers and ranchers across the nation.  Vilsack said the Department wants to provide all farmers with the opportunities they need to continue farming, build and maintain their competitive edge, and access more, new, and better markets.  He says...
USDA Investments to Strengthen the U.S. Meat Supply Chain
USDA Investments to Strengthen the U.S. Meat Supply Chain
Last week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of $9.6 million across the country to help farmers, ranchers, processors, and rural businesses diversify the meat supply.   “We’re putting the needs of farmers, ranchers, and consumers at the forefront of our work to strengthen the resiliency of America’s food supply chain while promoting competition,” he said. “USDA is working on an appr
USDA Out With Report That Looks At Farms Ranches Nationwide
USDA Out With Report That Looks At Farms Ranches Nationwide
The USDA is out with its latest edition of the America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance report.  It’s intended to be a snapshot of what’s actually taking place on the farm nationwide.   “Farming is still overwhelmingly a family business, 98% of US farms are family owned and operated and they accounted for over 80% of total value production,” said ERS Research Economist Noah Miller.  “Of these famil

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