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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly agricultural trade forecast released May 26 projects fiscal year 2021 U.S. farm exports at $164 billion — the highest total on record

Record farm exports expected in FY 2021

May 26 forecast projects fiscal year 2021 U.S. farm exports at $164 billion — the highest total on record.
Government/PolicyInternational
Bronaugh appointed as deputy chief at USDA

Bronaugh confirmed as USDA deputy secretary

Bronaugh brings a long, distinguished career as an educator and champion for farmers and rural communities.
Government/Policy
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) has developed specific recommendations for how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) should approach a potential carbon bank.

Ag climate alliance recommends carbon bank pilot projects

Recommendations have been shared with the USDA and Congress.
Government/Policy
Klamath Water Users Association reacts to Bureau of Reclamation irrigation project announcement

Reclamation announcement heightens West Coast irrigation concerns

Klamath water users concerned about irrigation amid a severe drought.
Government/PolicyWater
Field to Market received Walton Family Foundation grant to focus on ag supply chain sustainability

Walton Foundation grant supports ag supply chain sustainability

Grant supports development of greenhouse gas emissions reporting guidance and other priorities.
SustainabilityGovernment/Policy
Government releases joint statement on Western water crisis

Joint statement addresses Western water crisis

Government commits to an all-hands-on-deck approach to minimize the impact of the drought.
WaterGovernment/Policy
New direction is set fo U.S. agriculture

New direction is set for U.S. agriculture

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Sustainable and regenerative agriculture will play major roles at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Government/PolicyIrrigation
Ag coalition urges more focus on water infrastructure in Biden proposal

Coalition supports need for more water infrastructure

Groups highlight need for more water investment in Biden infrastructure proposal.
Government/PolicyWater
USDA Pandemic Assistance

New ‘Pandemic Assistance for Producers’ initiative

USDA reopens program signup to a larger share of producers with plans to expand outreach.
COVID-19Government/Policy
Money Growth

$11.5 million for small & midsized farms

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $11.5 million research investment.
Government/PolicyResearch
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