Court throws out revised school nutrition standards 04.16.2020 By Keith Nunes Ruling finds the USDA did not properly follow the Administrative Procedure Act.Read More
USDA raises carryover forecasts for wheat, corn and soybeans 04.09.2020 By Jay Sjerven Forecasts exceeded average trade projections.Read More
Large increases in corn and soybean plantings forecast 04.01.2020 By Jay Sjerven Corn area would be the second largest on record.Read More
USDA lists operations allowed under ‘shelter-in-residence’ directives 03.26.2020 By Jay Sjerven Essential services exempt from mandates.Read More
World Agricultural Outlook Board elevates Jekanowski to chair 03.24.2020 By Eric Schroeder Succeeds Seth Meyer, who departed in July 2019 after five years in the post.Read More
NASS says reports on track despite pandemic 03.24.2020 By Jay Sjerven NASS will continue to evaluate operation as COVID-19 situation evolves.Read More
USDA extends comment period on school meal programs 03.18.2020 By Joel Crews Deadline pushed back 30 days.Read More
Ho-hum USDA supply-demand report for grains and oilseeds 03.10.2020 By Ron Sterk Carryover forecasts unchanged from February.Read More
FDA aims to raise consumer understanding of GMOs 03.09.2020 By Sam Danley Federal agencies launch $7.5 million consumer education initiative.Read More
Kiecker tapped as U.S.D.A.’s new F.S.I.S. administrator 02.26.2020 By Joel Crews Carmen Rottenberg to step down.Read More