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PIERRE, S.D. – The recent effort in South Dakota is to strengthen its food supply chain, with a multi-million-dollar project aimed at supporting its producers was discussed at a recent Planning and Development District III meeting at the Davison County Fairgrounds. The plans are linked to two major federal programs. The Biden Administration is implementing […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have already received nearly $800 million in assistance, as part of the $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers provided through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA directed USDA to expedite assistance to distressed […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA on Thursday announced $200 million to expand meatpacking capacity through a new loan program, along with releasing a new proposed rule to protect contract poultry growers and invest in ways to increase training programs for workers in meat and poultry processing. Citing the Biden administration’s efforts to promote competition in the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New and better market opportunities for rural businesses and people is the goal of USDA’s Rural Development initiatives. “The economic success of rural America has long been the bedrock of our Nation’s economy as a whole,” Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary said. The investments we’re announcing today demonstrate how USDA remains committed to […]
FARGO, ND – Producers who are experiencing drought-related challenges will have an opportunity to learn more about the programs the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has to offer during a webinar that North Dakota State University Extension and the North Dakota FSA are hosting on June 7 at 11 a.m. Central time. […]
