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USDA-FSIS Updates Fiscal Guidance for State Cooperative Inspection Programs

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) has issued a revised directive outlining financial management procedures for state cooperative inspection programs. The direct...

When USDA Says No: Understanding the National Appeals Division Appeal Process

By Sam Ellis, Esq. When USDA says no, an unfavorable agency decision does not necessarily mean the matter is over. In “When USDA Says No: Understanding the National Appeals Divisio...

What Is a USDA Loan and How Does It Work?

A USDA mortgage can cover 100% of an eligible home's price, but income caps, location rules and annual fees still shape the deal

USDA Loan Advantages and Disadvantages

For many homebuyers, especially first-time buyers, affordability is one of the biggest challenges. That’s where USDA loans can help.

New H-2A Guidance for Dairy Operations

On June 17, 2026, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0200 (the Policy Memorandum), a guidance that...

USDA announces Ranchers First Initiative

New package of actions build on 2026 Plan to Fortify the American Beef Industry.

AFIDA Updates Explained: USDA Proposes Substantial Revisions to AFIDA Regulations (Part 2)

by Micah Brown, Research Specialist Over the past several years, foreign ownership and investment in U.S. agricultural land has received increased...

USDA shares roadmap for screwworm playbook reviews

Quarterly cycle of for reviewing stakeholder feedback and lessons learned ensures continual improvement in response.

New guide for farmers to comply with national environmental laws – but does it help?

The National Environmental Protection Agency is providing practical support to farmers and landholders with the release of a new guide to help them comply with Australia's national...

Live From IAFP with USDA Leaders—New Strategies for Salmonella, AI, and Inspection Tech

In this bonus episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Dr. Mindy Brashears, Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Dr. Justin Ransom, A...

USDA Revises Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Loan Program

USDA issues interim final rule for wetlands

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued an interim final rule to clarify that most wetland determinations made since late November 1990 are considered certifie...

Inside the USDA Lockup: Farmers get a look at how market-moving reports are developed

Two Indiana ag leaders say participating in USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) “lockup” gives the industry a first-hand look at how the agency produces market-s...

New World screwworm movement guidance resource now available

The platform helps animal owners navigate requirements for transporting livestock, equine, poultry and other species from affected areas in the state.

USDA opens SPUR program applications

Qualifying beef processors must submit completed applications by Sept. 11, 2026.

USDA offers $7.5M in grants to expand cold chain capacity

Program funds will support cold storage equipment purchases to benefit food assistance operations.

Can You Use a USDA Loan for a Manufactured Home?

Manufactured homes offer affordable homeownership. Pairing one with a USDA loan makes buying easier in rural and suburban communities.

Proposed USDA Rules Could Expand Reporting Requirements for Data Center Projects: What Developers Need to Know

Jumpstart to Produce Safety Program Helps Small Growers with Practical Solutions, Free Resources

Developed by the University of New Hampshire and the University of Maine Extension with USDA-NIFA support, the peer-to-peer microlearning video series grew out of years of on-the-g...

USDA beef plan targets price risk and producer confidence

Ag secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is taking steps to help improve producer confidence in the cattle industry. Speaking with reporters at the Nebraska State Fair, told Brown...

FDA issues guidance for producers of fresh-cut product

The guidance is not binding and is merely an 80-page document of suggestions.

USDA-FSIS, FDA, and EPA Release MOU Clarifying Interagency Cooperation on Chemical Contaminants in Meat, Poultry, and Eg...

USDA beef, pork estimates dip on slower slaughter rates

The USDA has lowered its expectations for 2026 red meat production, while increasing projections for poultry. Beef production is now estimated at 24.967 billion pounds, down 321 mi...

Rural Small Business Opportunities

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and the State of Georgia finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement, which provides an opportunity for p...