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(Washington, D.C., Dec. 20, 2019) – One year ago today, on December 20, 2018, President Trump signed the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (also known as the Farm Bill) into law. Since that time, USDA has been working as quickly as possible to implement the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA leaders have...

Packers & Stockyards rules are part of a suite of new policies to give farmers better insight into key aspects of the agricultural system, from genetic components and pricing of seeds they purchase, to livestock market rates, so they can achieve fairer returns and plan better for their businesses.

Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, I am pleased to appear before you today. I welcome the opportunity to discuss the benefits to U.S. agriculture of ending the application of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment and authorizing permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) for Russia. The U.S. Department of...

Our Pledge to You We at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) commit to improving our service to you by writing in plain language. We will use plain language in any new or substantially revised document that: Provides information about any of our services and benefits; Is needed to obtain any of our...

USDA uses two styles for publications and printing. Materials developed primarily for the mass-media are written using the latest Associated Press Stylebook.

Jane Ray was ironing clothes and watching the news when a story inspired her to action. The news story showed First Lady Michelle Obama speaking to employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., telling them about the agency’s People’s Garden initiative. Ray, who grew up in...

Measuring customer experience in an accurate, meaningful way helps to better understand our customer’s needs and create measurable internal goals. When our goals are clear, they are easier to represent and check for positive progress. Demonstrating our long-term progress shows our commitment to...

The Office of Information Affairs (OIA) Records Management Division is responsible for overseeing proper records and file management within the Department of Agriculture. The Departmental Records Management Office (DRMO) also: Coordinates with each USDA component's Agency Records Officer to enhance...