We Americans should really be thankful for the great human beings, who make up our heritage, the people who built this great country we call home. 102 immigrants walked onto the Mayflower, a little ship of 113 feet and crossed the massive Atlantic Ocean. The Pilgrims sailed into Massachusetts on Nov. 11, 1620. Seeing nothing […]
(AGInsider) The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, and what better time to sit back, reflect, and think about all we have to be thankful for. In our country, we are so lucky we have an abundance of safe, affordable food. What is your favorite Thanksgiving day dish? I like fresh mashed potatoes. The U.S. produces […]
Near-record U.S. ag exports seen with China back as top customer With expectations that the coronavirus will eventually recede, U.S. farm exports will catapult to a near-record $ 152 billion during the fiscal year that started on Oct. 1, said the USDA on Monday. China was forecast to import a record $ 27 billion in […]
After decades of decline, food’s share of personal spending holds steady Since the turn of the century, Americans have spent roughly 10 percent of their disposable income on food each year, two decades of stability that may reflect a leveling-off of U.S. incomes, say two USDA economists. Their analysis provides context to the frequent boast […]
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the official launch of the AskUSDA Contact Center program. The AskUSDA Contact Center will serve as the “one front door” for phone, chat, and web inquires, transforming how the public interacts with USDA and providing an enhanced experience for the public. Prior to the creation […]
(AG Insider) Black-owned farmland could expand sevenfold under a bill filed by three Democratic senators on Thursday to reverse decades of discriminatory practices by the Agriculture Department, sometimes called “the last plantation.” The Justice for Black Farmers Act would enable Black farmers to acquire up to 160 acres apiece at no charge through a USDA system of […]
‘Justice’ bill would transfer up to 32 million acres to Black farmers Black-owned farmland could expand sevenfold under a bill filed by three Democratic senators on Thursday to reverse decades of discriminatory practices by the Agriculture Department, sometimes called “the last plantation.” The Justice for Black Farmers Act would enable Black farmers to acquire up […]
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USDA exempts family farms from limit on farm subsidy recipients In a reversal, the USDA said on Wednesday that family-run farms are not subject to a rule that tightens eligibility standards for crop subsidies — the opposite of what it announced three months ago. A small-farm advocate criticized the “correction,” which applies to the bulk […]