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USDA Announces Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency and Support for American Farmers

USDA Announces Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency and Support for American Farmers

USDA Announces Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency and Support for American Farmers
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USDA Announces New National Food Safety Center in Urbandale to Enhance Food Safety Operations

USDA Announces New National Food Safety Center in Urbandale to Enhance Food Safety Operations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reorganizing its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) by establishing a new National Food Safety Center (NFSC) in Urbandale, Iowa. This initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize the agency's operations and align them with the current agricultural landscape in the United States. The NFSC will be located in a repurposed USDA facility and will house approximately 200 employees, making it the largest office within the agency. The center will serve as a central hub for nationwide food safety operations, providing support functions such as administration, education, management, training, and technology. According to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, the establishment of the NFSC aims to build a stronger and more resilient food safety system for the country.
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USDA Establishes National Food Safety Center in Urbandale to Enhance Operations

USDA Establishes National Food Safety Center in Urbandale to Enhance Operations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to establish a new National Food Safety Center (NFSC) in Urbandale, Iowa, as part of a broader reorganization of its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This initiative aims to modernize the agency's operations and better align with the current agricultural landscape in the United States. The NFSC will be housed in a repurposed USDA facility in Urbandale and will employ approximately 200 people, making it the largest office within the agency. The center will serve as a central hub for nationwide food safety operations, providing support functions such as administration, education, management, training, and technology. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins emphasized that this move is intended to build a stronger and more resilient food safety system for the country.
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USDA Announces Major Reorganization to Enhance Support for American Farmers

USDA Announces Major Reorganization to Enhance Support for American Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant reorganization of its Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area to improve efficiency and better serve American farmers. This restructuring aims to streamline operations, strengthen leadership accountability, and position resources closer to agricultural communities. The reorganization is guided by principles such as reducing organizational complexity and leveraging emerging technologies. Key changes include relocating certain positions from the National Capital Region to other parts of the country, including Kansas City and St. Louis, to bring research closer to stakeholders. The Agricultural Research Service will also decommission the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, redistributing its programs to better align with regional needs.
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Senator Hoeven Advocates for Increased CCC Borrowing Limit Amid Agricultural Demands

Senator Hoeven Advocates for Increased CCC Borrowing Limit Amid Agricultural Demands

Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Hoeven, R-N.D., has expressed support for increasing the borrowing limit of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) from its current $30 billion per year. The CCC, established in the 1930s, serves as the Agriculture Department's line of credit at the Treasury Department, aimed at stabilizing farm income and prices, supporting agricultural exports, and providing disaster assistance. Hoeven's remarks came during a subcommittee hearing where Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified on President Trump's fiscal year 2027 Agriculture budget request. Rollins indicated that the CCC is overcommitted due to new commitments under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and other potential projects. She emphasized the need for Congress to legislate an increase in the CCC limit, a sentiment echoed by Hoeven.
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Protein-maxxing, GLP-1s have US farmers betting on peas and lentils

Protein-maxxing, GLP-1s have US farmers betting on peas and lentils

By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, April 23 (Reuters) -  Aaron Smith, a fifth-generation pea and lentil farmer in northern Idaho, says the dizzying rise of GLP-1 medications and a social media-fueled protein craze may be his farm’s only path to profit this year.
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USDA Implements Structural Reforms to Enhance Service to American Farmers

USDA Implements Structural Reforms to Enhance Service to American Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant reorganization of its Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area. This restructuring aims to improve operational efficiency and better align the department's work with its core priorities. The changes focus on streamlining operations, enhancing leadership accountability, and positioning resources closer to agricultural communities. Key elements of the reorganization include relocating certain positions from the National Capital Region to other parts of the country, such as Kansas City and St. Louis, to bring research efforts closer to stakeholders. The initiative is guided by principles of reducing organizational complexity and leveraging emerging technologies to deliver actionable research and innovative solutions to American farmers.
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USDA Announces Major Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency for Farmers

USDA Announces Major Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency for Farmers

USDA Announces Major Reorganization to Enhance Efficiency for Farmers
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USDA Secretary Rollins Advocates for Increased CCC Funding Amid Economic Challenges

USDA Secretary Rollins Advocates for Increased CCC Funding Amid Economic Challenges

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has urged Congress to increase the borrowing authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), a key federal funding mechanism that supports farmers during economic stress. Rollins highlighted that the current $30 billion limit may not suffice to address rising production costs, market volatility, and potential disaster relief needs. Farm groups have echoed these concerns, noting that existing funding levels may not keep pace with inflation and ongoing market uncertainties. The CCC finances various farm programs, including price supports and emergency payments, which are crucial for farmers facing tight margins and unpredictable input costs.
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NASDA Secures USDA Grant to Boost U.S. Farm Exports

NASDA Secures USDA Grant to Boost U.S. Farm Exports

NASDA Secures USDA Grant to Boost U.S. Farm Exports
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Nevada Organic Phosphate Expands Exploration in Nevada with New Permits

Nevada Organic Phosphate Expands Exploration in Nevada with New Permits

Nevada Organic Phosphate Expands Exploration in Nevada with New Permits
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Agriculture Groups Urge Congress for New Farm Bill Amid Economic Pressures

Agriculture Groups Urge Congress for New Farm Bill Amid Economic Pressures

A coalition of over 300 agriculture groups has urged Congress to pass a new Farm Bill, highlighting the inadequacy of the current policies established in 2018. The groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Corn Growers Association, emphasize the need for updated legislation to address the challenges of 2026, such as rising input costs, market volatility, and global competition. The coalition's letter to Congress stresses the importance of a comprehensive policy framework that includes crop insurance, conservation, and rural development to support the resilience and competitiveness of American agriculture.