Policy changes support building equity, saving for long-term needs and making strategic operational investments The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the…
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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, August 30 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool…
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Enrollment Nears the Conservation Reserve Program 27 million Acre Cap The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for more than 2.2 million acres…
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Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes, high winds and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) pilot projects for fiscal year 2024. The cooperative agreements,…
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $50 million to 141 awardees in 40 states and Puerto…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program to now include medium-sized businesses in addition to…
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Agricultural producers in Illinois should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in partnership with FarmRaise, today launched a new, online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP)…
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