FOOD ACCESS ...
TRADE TALK ...
China fails to fulfill WTO commitments
U.S. wins dispute finding China's grain tariff-rate quotas breaches WTO commitments
BLOCK RECOGNITION ...
Illinois agriculture agency to honor former USDA secretary
Plaque to be dedicated at IDA building in Springfield
COTTON LOANS ...
2019 cotton loan rate differentials announced
2019 calculation procedure is identical to that used in past years, with two exceptions
LOAN LIMITS RAISED ...
Higher limits now available on USDA farm loans
2018 Farm Bill increases limits and makes other changes to farm loans
FOOD ACCESS ...
USDA publishes SNAP final rule
Final rule implements key program eligibility reforms and safeguards
IMPORTS ...
APHIS seeks comments on importation of plants
Seeks comments on environmental assessment for importing plants in growing media
AWARDS ...
USDA's ARS honors Scientists of the Year
USDA ARS researchers are honored for their scientific achievements
COMBATING FOOD WASTE ...
USDA, EPA, FDA unveil plan to reduce food waste
Announce the release of a federal interagency strategy to address food waste
LOOKING AHEAD ...