For two decades, farmer John Burk has been working to improve the soil on his farm in Michigan, taking a few extra steps to make it more resilient and productive. His efforts have paid off. “When we have the dry, hot summers or lack of rainfall, our crops can sustain the dry spells better. We […]

Mass layoffs at the Agriculture Department coming within weeks, with Washington facing significant cuts but regional employees also seeing reductions.

Trump administration cuts of more than $1 billion in local food programs has hurt some of the nation’s smallest farmers along with schools and food banks relying on their products.

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2025 CONTACT: Candice Abinanti candice-abinanti[at]nacdnet.org NACD Applauds USDA for Release of First Tranche of IRA Funding to Producers   Washington, D.C. – The National […]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled a new program to support American wood processing facilities. USDA Rural Development is partnering with USDA Forest Service to provide funding through the new Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP). The program will support the processing and utilization of wood products from National Forest System lands to improve forest health and reduce the risk posed by wildfires, insects, and disease and the detrimental impacts they have on communities and critical infrastructure.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a Department-wide effort increasing wildlife habitat and corridor connectivity on National Forests and agricultural lands.

Black and other minority farmers are set to receive more than $2 billion in federal aid in response to decades of discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

USDA is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production May 7, 2024, to July 7, 2024.

USDA-NRCS is accepting RCPP project proposals from April 3, 2024 until July 2, 2024.

NRCS is investing up to $22 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance through GLCI.