Farming | USDA
We maintain a strong and appropriate safety net for America's farmers, ranchers and growers which includes assistance to struggling industries, disaster assistance, and crop insurance, and provide technical assistance, access to credit, and help producers implement conservation practices.
Meat and Poultry Supply Chain | USDA
The Food Supply Chain (FSC) Guaranteed Loan program uses $100 million in American Rescue Plan funding to make approximately ~$1.4 billion in guaranteed loans. The program supports new investments in food infrastructure to increase capacity and create a more resilient, diverse, and secure U.S. food supply chain.
Agricultural Water Use and Development Plan
The Department of Agriculture (DOA) is responsible for the preparation of the Agricultural Water Use and Development Plan (AWUDP). With the closure of large sugarcane plantations in the 1990’s, the State Legislature enacted Act 101, Session Laws of Hawaii 1998, mandating an Agricultural Water Use and Development Plan.
GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR FOOD CROP - ACFS
Department of Agriculture (DOA), Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives or instruction on the label registered with DOA. Stop applying pesticide before harvest in accordance with the withdrawal period indicated on the label of each pesticide or the official recommendations. In case there is evidence or doubt of improper use, the
GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR PINEAPPLE - ACFS
3. Pesticides 3.1 If pesticide is used, the recommendations of the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives or instruction on the label registered with DOA shall be applied. No pesticide application is allowed before harvest in accordance with the withholding period indicated on the label or
- What does the Department of Agriculture do?
- The Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues. Have a question?
- Ask a real person any government-related question for free. They will get you the answer or let you know where to find it.
- What does USDA do?
- At the core of USDA's mission is fostering economic opportunity and innovation that continues to help agriculture grow and thrive in a global economy. We keep America's farmers and ranchers in business and ensure the nation's meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
- What is the history of the US Department of Agriculture?
- The standard history is Gladys L. Baker, ed., Century of Service: The first 100 years of the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1963). Early in its history, the American economy was largely agrarian.
- How does USDA support aquaculture?
- USDA provides financial support including crop and livestock insurance, grants and loans, and disaster resources for farmers and ranchers. Aquaculture is the production of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions throughout part or all their lifecycle.
- What is USDA import program?
- USDA offers import programs to help American agricultural producers compete against the world market. At the core of USDA's mission is fostering economic opportunity and innovation that will continue to help American agriculture grow.
- What is the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)?
- The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides several programs to assist in the financing of exports of U.S. agricultural goods. The USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) administers export credit guarantees for commercial financing of U.S. agricultural exports.
