New data tool brings modern, streamlined data access to producers nationwide
September 16, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) — The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) today launched AgInsights,...
New USDA-funded partnership unites six California Certified Farmers Markets to support small family farms, strengthen local agriculture, and increase market visibility.
August 3, 2026 (Napa, CA) —...
Alcohol Guidelines have changed: daily drink guidelines and standard drink measurements have been removed, however responsible consumption is still recommended.
By Michael Kaiser
The 2026–2030 Dietary...
January 22, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign...
New Resource Makes It Easier for People to Access Data on Rural Development funded Projects in Rural Communities
January 19, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy...
January 14, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that registration is now open for the 102nd Agricultural Outlook Forum. The event will be...
Secretary Rollins Announces AFIDA Modernization Comment Period and BioPreferred Eligibility Updates to Put American Producers First
(Washington, D.C., December 30, 2025) – As committed to under...
(Washington, D.C., December 30, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum (PDF, 135 KB) that puts forth a focused effort to establish...
December 10, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Centers for Medicare...
(Washington, D.C., May 30, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins will visit Rome, Italy, on June 2-3. During her visit, Secretary Rollins will reinforce the Administration’s expectations...
(College Station, T.X., April 29, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a second round of payments coming this week for specialty crop producers through the Marketing...
(Washington, D.C., April 14, 2025) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments, bringing new leadership to key roles within the Department....
March 4, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins delivered remarks to hundreds of local leaders at the National Association of Counties. There, she previewed...
A collaborative agreement for use of NOAA satellites will help the Interior and Agriculture Departments detect wildfires early, track wildfires in real time, and provide data for public safety and air...
The Farm Bill is essential to viticulture in America and is always
a big ticket agenda item for WineAmerica.
By Michael Kaiser
Wine is a value-added agricultural product. It is taken from a raw product...
October 25th – SAN FRANCISCO — Wine Institute President and CEO Robert P. Koch made the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of $1.3 billion...
