ALLOCATING RESOURCES ...
crop value ...
Southern Region crop values
Georgia crop value is estimated at $2.04 billion, an increase of 8 percent
RURAL INVESTMENTS ...
USDA invests $42M in distance learning, telemedicine
Investments will benefit 5 million rural residents
PesticideS ...
Pesticide residue in foods remains well below EPA tolerances
Each year USDA collects data on variety of domestic, mported foods
disaster relief ...
Redding announces disaster relief funding for 25 PA Counties
Due to losses caused by drought that occurred during the 2020 crop year.
FOOD ACCESS ...
Food groups fight to save one Trump virus program
Food box initiative was widely praised from the start, despite early concerns
STATEMENTS ...
Agriculture groups react to Secretary Vilsack's confirmation
Senate voted 92-7 Tuesday to confirm Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture
LEADERSHIP ...
Senate approves Vilsack for Agriculture Department again
Following a Senate vote, Tom Vilsack has been confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture
farmland ...