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80 Years of National Dairy Month? No Whey! Here are the Stats…

June 30, 2017 Jim Barrett, Public Affairs Specialist, National Agricultural Statistics Service

All June long, USDA has been celebrating the 80 th annual National Dairy Month, highlighting the hard work and dedication of American farmers as well as the valuable nutrition milk and milk products add to the American diet.

Farming Research and Science

Apply Now for USDA Agricultural Education Funds - $8.85 Million Available

June 27, 2017 Stefanie Pidgeon, Risk Management Agency, Public Affairs Specialist

Farming is a risky business. Natural disasters and extreme weather can have immediate and devastating effects on farms, crops and livestock. That’s why it’s critical for producers to better understand those risks and how to properly plan for them.

Farming

Secretary Perdue Affirms USDA’s Commitment to Indian Country

June 09, 2017 Linda Cronin, Acting Director of Tribal Relations, and Lawrence Shorty, Director of the 1994 Program

Within a month of his start, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue followed through on his promise to Indian Country to visit tribal leaders. Joining tribal representatives, Senators Rounds and Thune, and Congresswoman Noem at Oglala Lakota College’s Rapid City Extension Center, Secretary Perdue aimed...

Rural Farming Conservation

USDA is Helping to Egg on Farmers and Ranchers Success to Build Rural Economies

June 08, 2017 Arthur Neal, Agricultural Marketing Service, Deputy Administrator, Transportation and Marketing Program

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Although I don’t have the answer, I sure know that I enjoyed seeing both at the USDA Farmers Market last Friday while celebrating National Egg Day. One of the great things about farmers markets across the country is the opportunity to talk to farmers and...

Farming