GRANTS AWARDED ...
FINANCE ...
Farm Service Agency expands payment options
Will now accept debit cards and Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit
poultry health ...
Improving disease control in poultry
USDA ARS team works to help improve the control of Marek's disease
RURAL DEVELOPEMENT ...
USDA invests in rural electric infrastructure
Investments will benefit 213,295 residents and businesses across 10 states
FUNDING ANNOUNCED ...
Urban & rural conservation grants awarded in Texas
Project aims to address the challenges communities face in making fresh food accessible
ENERGY USE ...
USDA invests in energy projects to help NY farmers
Projects will hemp New York farmers, rural small businesses lower energy costs
FISHING INDUSTRY ...
NH oyster farming industry gains ground
New USDA data puts annual sales at nearly half a million dollars
CONSERVATION ...
Burning invasive juniper maintains sagebrush dominance
Researchers have found prescribed burns provide extended juniper control
ENERGY USE ...
USDA invests in energy efficiency to help farmers
Investments will help farmers, rural businesses, producers lower energy costs
LEADAERSHIP ...