For organic farmers watching their bottom line, a USDA program covers up to 75% of certification costs across crops, livestock, and handling, up to $750 per applicant.
With cattle supplies historically tight and foreign ownership rising in meatpacking, the USDA is stepping in with up to $500 million to support smaller, independent beef processors.
A USDA pilot program is replacing paper-heavy acreage reporting with digital and geospatial tools in counties across 12 states, just ahead of the July 15 spring crop filing deadline.
Anyone who farms, files acreage reports, or participates in an FSA program may be eligible to run for a local county committee seat, with nominations due August 3rd.
It’s not just about wildlife; it’s about farmers too. A new conservation plan is aiming to balance the needs of big game and agricultural lands across the West.
The USDA is rolling out new risk management options for beginning farmers, extending eligibility to ten years and offering better coverage and lower premiums through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.