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WASHINGTON, Mar. 29, 2022 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published the highly anticipated Origin of Livestock (OOL) final rule for organic dairy. This change to the USDA organic regulations will promote a fairer and more competitive market for all organic dairy producers, by making sure...

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it is taking several additional actions to ensure the health and viability of the nation’s livestock and poultry. In the two months since the initial detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle, USDA has worked quickly and in...

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications starting on Monday, July 1 through its updated Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to provide financial assistance to eligible dairy producers who...

What are the highlights of USDA’s forecasts for meat and dairy production and prices for the coming year? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Two of USDA's risk management programs available for livestock and dairy producers will be updated starting in 2022. (Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

While best known for crop insurance, USDA's Risk Management Agency also offers programs designed for livestock and dairy producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy