USDA Opens $500 Million Fertilizer Expansion Program With Aug. 17 Deadline
The USDA is accepting applications for the FIELDS program, which will provide competitive cost-share awards for domestic fertilizer production and related infrastructure.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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USDA sets Aug. 12 release for crop-production and small-grains reports
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has scheduled its 2026 Crop Production report and Small Grains Summary for Aug. 12.
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USDA gives farmers until Aug. 31 to seek base-acre increases under major farm programs
Eligible landowners and producers in USDA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs can review and consider base-acre increases through Aug. 31, 2026.
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OIRA schedules review of USDA proposal to repeal roadless-area conservation rule
A federal review meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026, on the Agriculture Department’s proposed repeal of the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The proposal remains under review and is not final.
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USDA finalizes expanded disaster assistance and loan changes for farmers
The Farm Service Agency says final changes will raise reimbursement for certain livestock losses, remove a deduction for some tree and vine claims and make some 2024 and 2025 payments automatic.
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Great American Farmers Market opens in Washington as part of America 250 celebrations
The Great American Farmers Market opened Aug. 3 across from the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters in Southwest Washington, bringing more than 80 vendors to the city during National Farmers Market Week.