USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Advance New World Screwworm Preparedness with New Texas Sterile Fly Facility Contract
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced a construction contract with Mortenson Construction to build a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. This facility is a key component in Secretary Rollins’ sweeping 5-prong strategy (PDF, 1005 KB) to fight New World Screwworm (NWS), as it will expand USDA’s domestic response capacity, bolstering protection for U.S. livestock, wildlife, and public health.
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US Pushing For Fair And Predictable Agriculture Trade With China
The chief ag negotiator with United States Trade Representative says the administration is working to ensure a fair and balanced relationship with China.
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USDA Announces March 2026 Lending Rates For Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for March 2026, which are effective March 1, 2026. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.
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Secretary Rollins Launches ‘One Farmer, One File’ At Commodity Classic
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled USDA's new “One Farmer, One File” initiative Thursday at the 2026 Commodity Classic, promising a single streamlined digital record that follows producers across all agency systems and slashes paperwork burdens.
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Infrastructure Grant Applications For LA Farmers Now Open
RAFI’s grantmaking programs aim to support farmers across the Southeast U.S. and Caribbean islands in their efforts to access land and infrastructure, transition to sustainable practices, and recover from disasters and farm crises. Since the 1990s, our grantmaking has evolved to reflect shifts in the agricultural landscape and our growing focus on sustainability, equity, and resilience in farming communities.
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USDA Seeks Input on Data Collection as Confidence Falls
USDA is asking farmers and other stakeholders to help examine how USDA can improve its data collection and analysis.
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USDA Announces Programs to Help Louisiana Farmers Following Winter Ice Storm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday that several programs are now open to Louisiana farmers and livestock producers following January’s winter ice storm.
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Trump Administration Announces Assistance for Sugar Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $150 million in assistance to American sugar beet and sugar cane farmers in response to temporary market disruptions and increased production and processing costs.
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USDA Announces Enrollment Period For Farmer Bridge Payments
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in response to temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs. The FBA enrollment period opens Feb. 23 and closes April 17, 2026.
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Rural Rundown: Tony’s Top 5 Takeaways from the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum
From row crops to livestock and sweeteners, the latest projections from the 2026 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum point to a familiar theme for the year ahead: slightly tighter supplies offer modest price support, but upside remains limited by global competition, demand shifts, and structural market pressures.
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Secretary Rollins Announces $263 Million Food Purchase to Support U.S. Producers and Strengthen America’s Food Supply
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in dairy and agricultural products from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country.
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USDA Forecasts More Soybeans, Fewer Corn Acres in 2026
Today, USDA released the Grains and Oilseeds Outlook for the 2026/2027 crop year. The outlook pegged U.S. soybean acres higher year-over-year and corn and wheat acres lower. The outlook assumed normal weather conditions for the planting and growing seasons.
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USDA Takes Action To Lower Food Costs on Consumers and Strengthen the Supply Chain through Proposed Changes to Line Speed Rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under modern inspection systems. These updates reflect years of data and experience, and are designed to lower costs for American families, reduce outdated regulatory barriers for processors, and support a more efficient and resilient food supply.
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USDA Awards $212 Million in Export Market Support to Farm Groups
This week, the USDA announced awardees for two of its export support programs.
The department’s Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program and the Market Access Program (MAP) are cost-share partnerships that help U.S. producers build and maintain a competitive presence in the global marketplace, according to USDA.
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USDA Announces Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program assistance for specialty crops and sugar, commodities not covered through the previously announced Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. These one-time bridge payments will help address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflation, and market losses from foreign competitors engaging in unfair trade practices that impede exports. Specialty crop producers have until March 13, 2026, to report 2025 acres to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).
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