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Vilsack’s statement on Food, Farm and Jobs Bill praises Senate, questions House

The Secretary objected to cuts to the SNAP food assistance program.

Shane O'Halloran

May 21, 2013

The Secretary objected to cuts to the SNAP food assistance program.

Vilsack recognizes distinct needs of organic producers

USDA will issue new guidance on organic agriculture.

Shane O'Halloran

May 15, 2013

USDA will issue new guidance on organic agriculture.

USDA APHIS to prepare environmental impact statements on genetically engineered crops

The pesticide-resistant crops have been in use since the 1960s.

Shane O'Halloran

May 14, 2013

The pesticide-resistant crops have been in use since the 1960s.

USDA to fund major research on climate variability impact on beef and dairy cows

Leading agricultural research universities will receive funds.

Shane O'Halloran

May 8, 2013

Leading agricultural research universities will receive funds.

IDFA calls for specification updates in mandatory dairy product reporting

Dairy industry group calls for USDA to focus on data collection for commodity products only.

Shane O'Halloran

May 2, 2013

Dairy industry group calls for USDA to focus on data collection for commodity products only.

USDA seeks nominations for Cattlemens Beef, United Sorghum Checkoff Program Boards

Nominations must be sought by June 1.

Shane O'Halloran

April 18, 2013

Nominations must be sought by June 1.

USDA meat export data shows trend towards higher value, lower volume continues

Beef exports were up in value but down in volume.

Shane O'Halloran

April 16, 2013

Beef exports were up in value but down in volume.

NASS to reinstate partial milk production estimates

Pressure from producers led to the change.

April 9, 2013

Other commodity reports will not be reinstated.

Field Reports

Putting the freeze on nitrogen usage

Eliminating liquid nitrogen from the IQF process helps maintain raspberries at peak quality while saving money on consumable liquid nitrogen.

April 9, 2013

Enfield Farms, a Lynden, WA-based family-owned and operated business for more than 30 years, produces high-quality blueberries and raspberries, maintaining complete control over every aspect of its berry products.

Battle over US sugar policy ensues

April 9, 2013

Sugar producers and confectioners are engaged in a heated lobbying battle over US sugar policy, with producers pointing to a pair of USDA reports as evidence of needed support.

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