STATEMENT ...
INNOVATION ...
Scientists grow crops in salt-damaged soil
High-salinity land now unable to sustain plant life could once again be used
NEW RESEARCH ...
Researchers reveal plant defense toolkit
International study provides a blueprint for disease surveillance in plants
STATEMENT ...
Farm Bureau welcomes tomato deal with Mexico
Underscores the need to ratify the USMCA, says American Farm Bureau Federation
TECHNOLOGY USE ...
USDA empowers states to improve SNAP
New flexibilities enable states to use technologies to deliver SNAP benefits
INVESTMENTS ...
USDA announces investments in community facilities
New investements will benefit almost 200,000 rural Americans
FINANCE ...
Farm Service Agency expands payment options
Will now accept debit cards and Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit
TIME TO CELEBRATE ...
Celebrate National Alpaca Farm Days
Visit participating member farms and ranches during this fun-filled family event
poultry health ...
Improving disease control in poultry
USDA ARS team works to help improve the control of Marek's disease
RISK MANAGEMENT ...