COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will cover up to 75% of the costs associated with organic certification, up to $750 per category,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup through...
Rotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production? Ranchers often rotate cattle seasonally among different pastures on their...
Application Period Open May 15 – June 15 Ohio producers interested in transitioning to organic production are eligible for new funding opportunities tied to the...
We see them every time we purchase fresh fruits and vegetables: price look up (PLU) labels. The little coin-size stickers are stuck to everything from...
To comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to contact their FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning in April it will provide approximately $123 million in additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying...
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for April 2023, which are effective April 3, 2023. USDA’s...
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for March 2023, which are effective March 1, 2023. USDA’s...
By: Chris Zoller, Extension Educator -ANR in Tuscarawas County, Mike Estadt, Extension Educator- ANR in Pickaway County and David Marrison, Field Specialist -Farm Management U.S....
WASHINGTON, February 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for...