SettingsUnited States Department of Agriculture
AGRICOLA
AGRICOLA is a database created and maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture.
AGRICOLA is a database created and maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Agricultural Management Assistance Program
The Agricultural Management Assistance Program was authorized in the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-224, Sec.
The Agricultural Management Assistance Program was authorized in the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (P.L. 106-224, Sec.
Agricultural Marketing Service
The Agricultural Marketing Service is a division of the United States Department of Agriculture, and has programs in five commodity areas: cotton and tobacco; dairy; fruit and vegetable; livesto...
The Agricultural Marketing Service is a division of the United States Department of Agriculture, and has programs in five commodity areas: cotton and tobacco; dairy; fruit and vegetable; livesto...
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) was an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) was an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Agriculture in the classroom
Agriculture in the Classroom is a grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Agriculture in the Classroom is a grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Agriculture Network Information Center
The Agriculture Network Information Center Alliance was formed in 1995 by a group of four land grant institutions - Cornell University, Iowa State University, University of Arizona, and Universi...
The Agriculture Network Information Center Alliance was formed in 1995 by a group of four land grant institutions - Cornell University, Iowa State University, University of Arizona, and Universi...
Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000
The Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000 made major revisions to the federal crop insurance program and provided emergency agricultural assistance.
The Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000 made major revisions to the federal crop insurance program and provided emergency agricultural assistance.
American Farm Bureau Federation
The American Farm Bureau Federation, commonly referred to as the Farm Bureau, is a nonprofit organization and the largest general farm organization in the United States.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, commonly referred to as the Farm Bureau, is a nonprofit organization and the largest general farm organization in the United States.
Average Crop Revenue Election
The U.S. Farm Service Agency administers Annual Crop Revenue Election (ACRE), a new program authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill that begins in crop year 2009.
The U.S. Farm Service Agency administers Annual Crop Revenue Election (ACRE), a new program authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill that begins in crop year 2009.
Beagle Brigade
Beagle Brigade is a team of beagles and their human handlers who, as part of the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), inspect luggage at ...
Beagle Brigade is a team of beagles and their human handlers who, as part of the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), inspect luggage at ...
Beef Export Verification Program
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) initiated the Beef Export Verification (BEV) Program in August 2003 as a voluntary, user-fee funded service.
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) initiated the Beef Export Verification (BEV) Program in August 2003 as a voluntary, user-fee funded service.
Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust
The Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust is a reserve of commodities and cash held in trust to supplement food aid made available under P.L. 480 programs.
The Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust is a reserve of commodities and cash held in trust to supplement food aid made available under P.L. 480 programs.
Bioenergy Program
The Bioenergy Program was an initiative of the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency.
The Bioenergy Program was an initiative of the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency.
Bureau of Animal Industry
The Bureau of Animal Industry was an organization that was established in the United States Department of Agriculture by an act (23 Stat.
The Bureau of Animal Industry was an organization that was established in the United States Department of Agriculture by an act (23 Stat.
Butter-Powder Tilt
Butter-Powder Tilt -- The farm bill requires USDA to support the farm price of milk at $9.90/cwt.
Butter-Powder Tilt -- The farm bill requires USDA to support the farm price of milk at $9.90/cwt.
Census of Agriculture
The Census of Agriculture a census conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service that provides the only source of uniform, comprehen...
The Census of Agriculture a census conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service that provides the only source of uniform, comprehen...
Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a type of United States Federal assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to States in order to provide a daily subs...
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a type of United States Federal assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to States in order to provide a daily subs...
Child nutrition programs
In the United States, the Child nutrition programs are a grouping of programs funded by the federal government to support meal and milk service programs for children in schools, residential and...
In the United States, the Child nutrition programs are a grouping of programs funded by the federal government to support meal and milk service programs for children in schools, residential and...
Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program
The Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program was authorized in the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act and was repealed and replaced by the Environmental Quality Incentives Program ...
The Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program was authorized in the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act and was repealed and replaced by the Environmental Quality Incentives Program ...
Commission on the Application of Payment Limitations for Agriculture
Commission on the Application of Payment Limitations for Agriculture — The 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Commission on the Application of Payment Limitations for Agriculture — The 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Commodity certificate
Commodity certificates are payments issued by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in lieu of cash payments to participants in farm subsidy or agricultural export programs.
Commodity certificates are payments issued by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in lieu of cash payments to participants in farm subsidy or agricultural export programs.
Commodity Credit Corporation
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is a wholly owned government corporation created in 1933 to "stabilize, support, and protect farm income and prices" (federally chartered by the CCC ...
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is a wholly owned government corporation created in 1933 to "stabilize, support, and protect farm income and prices" (federally chartered by the CCC ...
Commodity Distribution Program
The Commodity Distribution Program, a program under Section 14 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) (P.L. 79-396, as amended), requires the Secretary of Agriculture to use ...
The Commodity Distribution Program, a program under Section 14 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA) (P.L. 79-396, as amended), requires the Secretary of Agriculture to use ...
Commodity loan rate
The commodity loan rate is the price per unit (pound, bushel, bale, or hundredweight) at which the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) provides commodity loans to farmers to enable them to hold c...
The commodity loan rate is the price per unit (pound, bushel, bale, or hundredweight) at which the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) provides commodity loans to farmers to enable them to hold c...
Common Land Unit
A Common Land Unit (CLU) is the smallest unit of land that has a permanent, contiguous boundary, a common land cover and land management, a common owner and a common producer in agricultural lan...
A Common Land Unit (CLU) is the smallest unit of land that has a permanent, contiguous boundary, a common land cover and land management, a common owner and a common producer in agricultural lan...
Community Facilities Program
The Community Facilities Program (CFP), administered by the Rural Housing Service (RHS) of USDA, provides grants, loans, and loan guarantees to local governments, federally recognized native tri...
The Community Facilities Program (CFP), administered by the Rural Housing Service (RHS) of USDA, provides grants, loans, and loan guarantees to local governments, federally recognized native tri...
Community food projects
Community Food Projects is a program administered by the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service providing one-time matching grants to private non-profit entities to establis...
Community Food Projects is a program administered by the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service providing one-time matching grants to private non-profit entities to establis...
Conservation Effects Assessment Project
The Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) was established in 2002 to quantify the environmental impact of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) conservation program.
The Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) was established in 2002 to quantify the environmental impact of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) conservation program.
Conservation Farm Option Program
The Conservation Farm Option Program was authorized by a provision of the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127).
The Conservation Farm Option Program was authorized by a provision of the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127).
Conservation Innovation Grants
Conservation Innovation Grants were provided for in a new component of EQIP enacted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Conservation Innovation Grants were provided for in a new component of EQIP enacted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Conservation of Private Grazing Lands
Conservation of Private Grazing Lands — Enacted in the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127) and most recently amended by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Conservation of Private Grazing Lands — Enacted in the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127) and most recently amended by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Conservation Reporting and Evaluation System
The Conservation Reporting and Evaluation System (CRES) is the system used by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to collect and compile information about staff activities, conserv...
The Conservation Reporting and Evaluation System (CRES) is the system used by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to collect and compile information about staff activities, conserv...
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
A sub-program of the Conservation Reserve Program, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a state-federal multi-year land retirement program developed by states and targeted to s...
A sub-program of the Conservation Reserve Program, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a state-federal multi-year land retirement program developed by states and targeted to s...
Conservation Reserve Program
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a cost-share and rental payment program under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and is administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA).
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a cost-share and rental payment program under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and is administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA).
Conservation Security Contract
Participants in the Conservation Security Program (CSP) sign a Conservation Security Contract stating which of the three levels (also referred to as tiers) of conservation they will maintain on ...
Participants in the Conservation Security Program (CSP) sign a Conservation Security Contract stating which of the three levels (also referred to as tiers) of conservation they will maintain on ...
Conservation Security Plan
Producers who wish to participate in the Conservation Security Program (CSP) must prepare a Conservation Security Plan that identifies: :(1) the land to be enrolled; :(2) the level at which the ...
Producers who wish to participate in the Conservation Security Program (CSP) must prepare a Conservation Security Plan that identifies: :(1) the land to be enrolled; :(2) the level at which the ...
Conservation Security Program
The Conservation Security Program (CSP) is a voluntary conservation program in the United States that supports ongoing stewardship of private agricultural lands by providing payments and technic...
The Conservation Security Program (CSP) is a voluntary conservation program in the United States that supports ongoing stewardship of private agricultural lands by providing payments and technic...
Conservation technical assistance
Conservation technical assistance (CTA) has been the central activity of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) since it was established in 1936.
Conservation technical assistance (CTA) has been the central activity of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) since it was established in 1936.
Conserving use acreage
Conserving use acreage is farmland diverted from crop production to an approved cultural practice that prevents erosion or other degradation.
Conserving use acreage is farmland diverted from crop production to an approved cultural practice that prevents erosion or other degradation.
Considered planted
Acreage considered planted included acreage idled under production adjustment programs or idled for weather-related reasons or natural disasters; acreage devoted to conservation purposes or pla...
Acreage considered planted included acreage idled under production adjustment programs or idled for weather-related reasons or natural disasters; acreage devoted to conservation purposes or pla...
Consumer support estimate
The Consumer support estimate (CSE) is an OECD indicator of the annual monetary value of gross transfers to (from) consumers of agricultural commodities, measured at the farm gate level, arising...
The Consumer support estimate (CSE) is an OECD indicator of the annual monetary value of gross transfers to (from) consumers of agricultural commodities, measured at the farm gate level, arising...
Consumptive water use
Consumptive water use is water removed from available supplies without return to a water resources system (e.g., water used in manufacturing, agriculture, and food preparation that is not return...
Consumptive water use is water removed from available supplies without return to a water resources system (e.g., water used in manufacturing, agriculture, and food preparation that is not return...
Continuous inspection
Continuous inspection — USDA’s meat and poultry inspection system is often called "continuous" because no animal destined for human food may be slaughtered or dressed unless an inspector is cont...
Continuous inspection — USDA’s meat and poultry inspection system is often called "continuous" because no animal destined for human food may be slaughtered or dressed unless an inspector is cont...
Contract acreage
Contract acreage — Base acres enrolled annually in the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) authorized by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Contract acreage — Base acres enrolled annually in the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) authorized by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Contract for future sale
A contract for future sale is a sales contract under which a farmer agrees to deliver products of specified quality and quantity to a buyer for a specified price within a prescribed time frame.
A contract for future sale is a sales contract under which a farmer agrees to deliver products of specified quality and quantity to a buyer for a specified price within a prescribed time frame.
Converted wetland
Under the swampbuster program, converted wetlands are wetlands that were drained or altered to improve agricultural production after December 23, 1985, the date swampbuster was enacted.
Under the swampbuster program, converted wetlands are wetlands that were drained or altered to improve agricultural production after December 23, 1985, the date swampbuster was enacted.
Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology
The Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology, proposed in 1984 by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and finalized in 1986, spells out the basic federal policy ...
The Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology, proposed in 1984 by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and finalized in 1986, spells out the basic federal policy ...
Cotton competitiveness provisions
The cotton competitiveness provisions are provisions added by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to the cotton program designed to keep U.S. cotton prices competitive in ...
The cotton competitiveness provisions are provisions added by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to the cotton program designed to keep U.S. cotton prices competitive in ...
Cottonseed Oil Assistance Program
The Cottonseed Oil Assistance Program (COAP), along with the Sunflower Oil Assistance Program (SOAP), was one of two programs that awarded bonuses to exporters to assist in exports of U.S. veget...
The Cottonseed Oil Assistance Program (COAP), along with the Sunflower Oil Assistance Program (SOAP), was one of two programs that awarded bonuses to exporters to assist in exports of U.S. veget...
Counter-cyclical payment
Counter-cyclical payment (CCP) — Under the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) created by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 101-171, Sec.
Counter-cyclical payment (CCP) — Under the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) created by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 101-171, Sec.
County committee
County committees are panels of three to five farmers, elected by other farmers, to oversee the local operation of commodity programs, credit, and other programs of the Farm Service Agency.
County committees are panels of three to five farmers, elected by other farmers, to oversee the local operation of commodity programs, credit, and other programs of the Farm Service Agency.
County payments
County payments — Forest Service payments of 25% of gross revenues from each national forest to the states for use on road and school programs in the counties where the national forests are located.
County payments — Forest Service payments of 25% of gross revenues from each national forest to the states for use on road and school programs in the counties where the national forests are located.
Cow-calf operator
A cow-calf operaton (North America) or single-suckler herd (British Isles) is a ranch or farm where cows are raised and bred mainly to produce calves usually destined for the beef market.
A cow-calf operaton (North America) or single-suckler herd (British Isles) is a ranch or farm where cows are raised and bred mainly to produce calves usually destined for the beef market.
Crop acreage base
Crop acreage base is a crop-specific measure equal to the average number of acres planted (or considered planted) to a particular program crop for a specified number of years.
Crop acreage base is a crop-specific measure equal to the average number of acres planted (or considered planted) to a particular program crop for a specified number of years.
Crop reports
Crop reports are reports compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on various commodities that are released throughout the year.
Crop reports are reports compiled by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on various commodities that are released throughout the year.
Crop Revenue Coverage
Crop Revenue Coverage (CRC) is a form of revenue insurance that protects a producer’s revenue for an insurable crop whenever low prices, low yields, or a combination of both causes revenue to fa...
Crop Revenue Coverage (CRC) is a form of revenue insurance that protects a producer’s revenue for an insurable crop whenever low prices, low yields, or a combination of both causes revenue to fa...
Crop scouting
Crop scouting is precise assessments of pest pressure (typically insects) and crop performance to evaluate economic risk from pest infestations and disease, and the potential effectiveness of pe...
Crop scouting is precise assessments of pest pressure (typically insects) and crop performance to evaluate economic risk from pest infestations and disease, and the potential effectiveness of pe...
Crop share rent
Crop share rent (in contrast to economic rent) is a proportion of the crop harvest (yield) to be paid by the tenant farmer to the land owner as compensation for occupying and exploiting the rent...
Crop share rent (in contrast to economic rent) is a proportion of the crop harvest (yield) to be paid by the tenant farmer to the land owner as compensation for occupying and exploiting the rent...
Cropping system
A cropping system is a general term that describes how a producer might grow a crop.
A cropping system is a general term that describes how a producer might grow a crop.
Cross subsidization
Cross subsidization is the practice of charging higher prices to one group of consumers in order to subsidize lower prices for another group.
Cross subsidization is the practice of charging higher prices to one group of consumers in order to subsidize lower prices for another group.
Cultural methods
In agriculture, cultural methods are practices used to enhance crop and livestock health and prevent weed, pest or disease problems without the use of chemical substances.
In agriculture, cultural methods are practices used to enhance crop and livestock health and prevent weed, pest or disease problems without the use of chemical substances.
Dairy Diversion Program
The Dairy Diversion Program is a voluntary supply control program authorized by the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-180, Title I) under which producers in 1984-85 received pa...
The Dairy Diversion Program is a voluntary supply control program authorized by the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-180, Title I) under which producers in 1984-85 received pa...
Dairy Export Incentive Program
The Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) is a program that offers subsidies to exporters of U.S. dairy products to help them compete with other nations.
The Dairy Export Incentive Program (DEIP) is a program that offers subsidies to exporters of U.S. dairy products to help them compete with other nations.
Dairy Management Inc.
Dairy Management Inc is an organization funded by checkoff fees dedicated to promoting the sale of American-made dairy products.
Dairy Management Inc is an organization funded by checkoff fees dedicated to promoting the sale of American-made dairy products.
Dairy Market Loss Assistance
Dairy Market Loss Assistance (DMLA) was a series of emergency direct payment programs for dairy farmers funded over three consecutive years (FY1999-2001) by three separate emergency supplementa...
Dairy Market Loss Assistance (DMLA) was a series of emergency direct payment programs for dairy farmers funded over three consecutive years (FY1999-2001) by three separate emergency supplementa...
Dairy Promotion Program
The United States Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 authorized the Dairy Promotion Program, a national producer program for dairy product promotion, research, and nutrition education as...
The United States Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 authorized the Dairy Promotion Program, a national producer program for dairy product promotion, research, and nutrition education as...
Dairy Termination Program
The Dairy Termination Program or the "Whole Herd Buyout" is a program created by Cooperatives Working Together (CWT).
The Dairy Termination Program or the "Whole Herd Buyout" is a program created by Cooperatives Working Together (CWT).
Deficiency payments
In the United States, deficiency payments are direct government payments made to farmers who participated in annual commodity programs for wheat, feed grains, rice, or cotton, prior to 1996.
In the United States, deficiency payments are direct government payments made to farmers who participated in annual commodity programs for wheat, feed grains, rice, or cotton, prior to 1996.
Department of Agriculture v. Moreno
Department of Agriculture v. Moreno,, was a case before the United States Supreme Court.
Department of Agriculture v. Moreno,, was a case before the United States Supreme Court.
Desert Terminal Lakes Program
The Desert Terminal Lakes Program, enacted in Section ?
Of the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
The Desert Terminal Lakes Program, enacted in Section ?
Of the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Disaster payments
In United States agricultural policy, disaster payments are direct federal payments provided to crop producers when either planting is prevented or crop yields are abnormally low because of adve...
In United States agricultural policy, disaster payments are direct federal payments provided to crop producers when either planting is prevented or crop yields are abnormally low because of adve...
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant and Loan Program
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant and Loan Program (DLT) is a program authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624) to provide grants to rural schools and health care providers to h...
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant and Loan Program (DLT) is a program authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624) to provide grants to rural schools and health care providers to h...
Dockage
Dockage is a factor in the grading of some grains under the official U.S. Grain Standards.
Dockage is a factor in the grading of some grains under the official U.S. Grain Standards.
Eastern Regional Research Center
The Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) is an United States Department of Agriculture laboratory center in Wyndmoor, PA. The Center researches new industrial and food uses for agricultural ...
The Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) is an United States Department of Agriculture laboratory center in Wyndmoor, PA. The Center researches new industrial and food uses for agricultural ...
Emergency Conservation Program
The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) is a program administered by the Farm Service Agency to help farmers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters by sharing in the cost of reha...
The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) is a program administered by the Farm Service Agency to help farmers to rehabilitate farmland damaged by natural disasters by sharing in the cost of reha...
Emergency Disaster Loan Program
When a county has been declared a disaster area, by either the President or the Secretary of Agriculture, farmers in that county may become eligible for low-interest emergency disaster (EM) loans...
When a county has been declared a disaster area, by either the President or the Secretary of Agriculture, farmers in that county may become eligible for low-interest emergency disaster (EM) loans...
Emergency feeding organization
An emergency feeding organization is an organization serving the food needs of the poor and unemployed that is designated by a state as eligible for commodities and administrative support to dis...
An emergency feeding organization is an organization serving the food needs of the poor and unemployed that is designated by a state as eligible for commodities and administrative support to dis...
Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983
The Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-92) amended the original Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act (TEFAA) of 1983 (P.L. 98-8) to authorize multi-year funding and commodity dona...
The Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-92) amended the original Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act (TEFAA) of 1983 (P.L. 98-8) to authorize multi-year funding and commodity dona...
Emergency Food Assistance and Soup Kitchen-Food Bank Program
The Emergency Food Assistance and Soup Kitchen-Food Bank Program (EFAP-Soup kitchens) provides USDA commodities to emergency feeding organizations to help with the food needs of low-income popul...
The Emergency Food Assistance and Soup Kitchen-Food Bank Program (EFAP-Soup kitchens) provides USDA commodities to emergency feeding organizations to help with the food needs of low-income popul...
Emergency Watershed Program
The Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) is a program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to respond to floods, fires, windstorms and other types of natural disasters.
The Emergency Watershed Program (EWP) is a program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to respond to floods, fires, windstorms and other types of natural disasters.
Emergency Wetlands Reserve Program
The Emergency Wetlands Reserve Program (EWRP), authorized in 1993 under emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to widespread floods in the Midwest, provided payments to purchase easeme...
The Emergency Wetlands Reserve Program (EWRP), authorized in 1993 under emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to widespread floods in the Midwest, provided payments to purchase easeme...
Emerging Markets Program
The Emerging Markets Program was a program originally authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624) and titled the Emerging Democracies Program.
The Emerging Markets Program was a program originally authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624) and titled the Emerging Democracies Program.
Entitlement commodities
Entitlement commodities are food commodities purchased by the USDA for the purpose of meeting legislatively specified rates of commodity assistance for various food assistance programs (e.g., sc...
Entitlement commodities are food commodities purchased by the USDA for the purpose of meeting legislatively specified rates of commodity assistance for various food assistance programs (e.g., sc...
Equivalence (trade)
Equivalence is a term applied by the Uruguay Round Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.
Equivalence is a term applied by the Uruguay Round Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.
Erosion index
The erosion index (EI, also called the erodibility index) is created by dividing potential erosion (from all sources except gully erosion) by the T value, which is the rate of soil e...
The erosion index (EI, also called the erodibility index) is created by dividing potential erosion (from all sources except gully erosion) by the T value, which is the rate of soil e...
Evans-Allen funds
Evans-Allen funds (or Payments to 1890 colleges) are federal funds distributed to the 1890 (historically black) land grant colleges of agriculture under a provision in the National Agricul...
Evans-Allen funds (or Payments to 1890 colleges) are federal funds distributed to the 1890 (historically black) land grant colleges of agriculture under a provision in the National Agricul...
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a program of the Cooperative Extension System that operates in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a program of the Cooperative Extension System that operates in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Experimental use permit
An experimental use permit is a permit under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136c) that authorizes the testing of new pesticides or uses thereof in experimental...
An experimental use permit is a permit under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136c) that authorizes the testing of new pesticides or uses thereof in experimental...
Export Enhancement Program
The Export Enhancement Program (EEP) is a program that USDA initiated in May 1985 under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to help U.S. exporters meet competitors’ subsidized prices in...
The Export Enhancement Program (EEP) is a program that USDA initiated in May 1985 under the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to help U.S. exporters meet competitors’ subsidized prices in...
Extra-Long Staple Cotton Act of 1983
The Extra-Long Staple Cotton Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-88) eliminated marketing quotas and allotments for extra-long staple cotton and tied its support to upland cotton through a formula that set the...
The Extra-Long Staple Cotton Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-88) eliminated marketing quotas and allotments for extra-long staple cotton and tied its support to upland cotton through a formula that set the...
Facility Credit Guarantee Program
The Facility Credit Guarantee Program (FGP) is a Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) credit guarantee program to encourage the construction or improvement of agriculture-related storage, processi...
The Facility Credit Guarantee Program (FGP) is a Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) credit guarantee program to encourage the construction or improvement of agriculture-related storage, processi...
Farm acreage base
In United States agricultural policy, Farm acreage base referred to the total of the crop acreage bases (wheat, feed grains, cotton, and rice) for a farm for a year, the average acreage planted ...
In United States agricultural policy, Farm acreage base referred to the total of the crop acreage bases (wheat, feed grains, cotton, and rice) for a farm for a year, the average acreage planted ...
Farm Credit System Assistance Board
The Farm Credit System Assistance Board was a temporary board created by the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 (P.L. 100-233, Title II) and responsible for approving Farm Credit System lender requ...
The Farm Credit System Assistance Board was a temporary board created by the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 (P.L. 100-233, Title II) and responsible for approving Farm Credit System lender requ...
Farm equity
Farm equity refers to the net worth of the farm sector’s assets (i.e., farmland, machinery, equipment, facilities, crop and livestock inventories) against which there is no debt.
Farm equity refers to the net worth of the farm sector’s assets (i.e., farmland, machinery, equipment, facilities, crop and livestock inventories) against which there is no debt.
Farm income
In United States agricultural policy, several measures are used to gauge farm income over a given period of time.
In United States agricultural policy, several measures are used to gauge farm income over a given period of time.
Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act
The Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act (FLCRA) — P.L. 88-582 (September 7, 1964, as amended) — regulated the activities of farm labor contractors, that is, agents who recruit and are otherwi...
The Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act (FLCRA) — P.L. 88-582 (September 7, 1964, as amended) — regulated the activities of farm labor contractors, that is, agents who recruit and are otherwi...
Farm operating loans
The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (P.L. 92-419, Subtitle B, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1941-1943), authorizes the Farm Service Agency (FSA) (formerly FmHA) to make direct and guaranteed far...
The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (P.L. 92-419, Subtitle B, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 1941-1943), authorizes the Farm Service Agency (FSA) (formerly FmHA) to make direct and guaranteed far...
Farm ownership loans
The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (P.L. 92-419, Subtitle A, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 1922-1925), authorizes the Farm Service Agency (formerly FmHA) to make direct and guaranteed farm owne...
The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (P.L. 92-419, Subtitle A, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 1922-1925), authorizes the Farm Service Agency (formerly FmHA) to make direct and guaranteed farm owne...
Farm programs
In United States agricultural policy, the term farm programs is generally meant to include the commodity programs administered by the Farm Service Agency, as well as the other USDA programs that...
In United States agricultural policy, the term farm programs is generally meant to include the commodity programs administered by the Farm Service Agency, as well as the other USDA programs that...
Farm Security Administration
Initially created as the Resettlement Administration in 1935 as part of the New Deal in the United States, the Farm Security Administration was an effort during the Depression to combat American...
Initially created as the Resettlement Administration in 1935 as part of the New Deal in the United States, the Farm Security Administration was an effort during the Depression to combat American...
Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program is a loan program for the construction and remodeling of storage facilities on farms producing grains, oilseeds, and pulses.
The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program is a loan program for the construction and remodeling of storage facilities on farms producing grains, oilseeds, and pulses.
Farm to retail price spread
The farm to retail price spread is the difference between the farm price and the retail price of food, reflecting charges for processing, shipping, and retailing farm goods (sometimes called the...
The farm to retail price spread is the difference between the farm price and the retail price of food, reflecting charges for processing, shipping, and retailing farm goods (sometimes called the...
Farmable Wetlands Program
The Farmable Wetlands Program was a program in the United States, first authorized as a pilot program in Title XI of the FY2001 agriculture appropriations legislation (P.L. 106-387) to enroll up...
The Farmable Wetlands Program was a program in the United States, first authorized as a pilot program in Title XI of the FY2001 agriculture appropriations legislation (P.L. 106-387) to enroll up...
Farmed wetlands
Farmed wetlands, under the swampbuster program, are wetlands that were partially drained or altered to improve crop production before swampbuster was enacted on December 23, 1985.
Farmed wetlands, under the swampbuster program, are wetlands that were partially drained or altered to improve crop production before swampbuster was enacted on December 23, 1985.
Farmer-Owned Grain Reserve
The Farmer-Owned Grain Reserve (FOR) was a program, established under the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977, designed to buffer sharp price movements and to provide reserves against production sh...
The Farmer-Owned Grain Reserve (FOR) was a program, established under the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977, designed to buffer sharp price movements and to provide reserves against production sh...
Farmers Home Administration
In August 1946 Farmers Home Administration replaced the Farm Security Administration which superseded the Resettlement Administration.
In August 1946 Farmers Home Administration replaced the Farm Security Administration which superseded the Resettlement Administration.
Farmers Market Promotion Program
The Farmers Market Promotion Program is a USDA program established by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
The Farmers Market Promotion Program is a USDA program established by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Farmers' Market Nutrition Program / Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is a federal assistance program associated with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children that provides fresh, u...
The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is a federal assistance program associated with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children that provides fresh, u...
Farming-dependent county
Farming-dependent county — The Economic Research Service (ERS) of USDA categorizes non-metropolitan counties by their dominant economic foundation and by characteristic policy type.
Farming-dependent county — The Economic Research Service (ERS) of USDA categorizes non-metropolitan counties by their dominant economic foundation and by characteristic policy type.
Farmland protection
Farmland protection refers to programs, operated mostly at state and local levels by government agencies or private entities such as land trusts, that are designed to limit conversion of agricul...
Farmland protection refers to programs, operated mostly at state and local levels by government agencies or private entities such as land trusts, that are designed to limit conversion of agricul...
Farrow-to-finish
Farrow-to-finish is typically a confinement operation where pigs are bred and raised to their slaughter weight, usually 225-300 pounds.
Farrow-to-finish is typically a confinement operation where pigs are bred and raised to their slaughter weight, usually 225-300 pounds.
Fat free lean index
The Fat free lean index is one of several measures of hog quality (in this case, leanness) that can be used in determining value.
The Fat free lean index is one of several measures of hog quality (in this case, leanness) that can be used in determining value.
Fed cattle
Fed cattle refers to animals leaving a feedlot, after fattening on a concentrated ration, that are ready to be sold to a packing plant for slaughter.
Fed cattle refers to animals leaving a feedlot, after fattening on a concentrated ration, that are ready to be sold to a packing plant for slaughter.
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation is a wholly owned Government corporation managed by the Risk Management Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation is a wholly owned Government corporation managed by the Risk Management Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Federal Crop Insurance Fund
The Federal Crop Insurance Fund is the fund within USDA through which all mandatory expenses of the federal crop insurance program (i.e., premium subsidy, program losses, and the reimbursement t...
The Federal Crop Insurance Fund is the fund within USDA through which all mandatory expenses of the federal crop insurance program (i.e., premium subsidy, program losses, and the reimbursement t...
Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994
The Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994 is Title I of P.L. 103-354.
The Federal Crop Insurance Reform Act of 1994 is Title I of P.L. 103-354.
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation
The Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (FFCBFC) is an entity within the Farm Credit System (FCS) that manages and coordinates the sale of system-wide bonds and notes in the national f...
The Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (FFCBFC) is an entity within the Farm Credit System (FCS) that manages and coordinates the sale of system-wide bonds and notes in the national f...
Federal Marketing Order
In the United States, a Federal Marketing Order is a regulation of an executive agency which sets prices and other conditions for the sale of certain goods.
In the United States, a Federal Marketing Order is a regulation of an executive agency which sets prices and other conditions for the sale of certain goods.
Federal Plant Pest Act of 1957
The Federal Plant Pest Act of 1957 (P.L. 85-36) prohibited the movement of plant pests from a foreign country into or through the United States unless authorized by USDA was superseded by the Pl...
The Federal Plant Pest Act of 1957 (P.L. 85-36) prohibited the movement of plant pests from a foreign country into or through the United States unless authorized by USDA was superseded by the Pl...
Federal Seed Act
The Federal Seed Act, P.L. 76-354 (August 9, 1939), requires accurate labeling and purity standards for seeds in commerce, and prohibits the importation and movement of adulterated or misbranded...
The Federal Seed Act, P.L. 76-354 (August 9, 1939), requires accurate labeling and purity standards for seeds in commerce, and prohibits the importation and movement of adulterated or misbranded...
Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program
The Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP), sometimes referred to in budget documents as Payments to States and Territories, the program provides matching funds to states for ...
The Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program (FSMIP), sometimes referred to in budget documents as Payments to States and Territories, the program provides matching funds to states for ...
Feed ban
The term Feed ban is usually a reference to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations that since 1997 have prohibited the feeding of most mammalian-derived proteins to cattle as a metho...
The term Feed ban is usually a reference to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations that since 1997 have prohibited the feeding of most mammalian-derived proteins to cattle as a metho...
Feed grain
Feed grain refers to any of several grains most commonly used for livestock feed, including corn, grain sorghum, oats, rye, and barley.
Feed grain refers to any of several grains most commonly used for livestock feed, including corn, grain sorghum, oats, rye, and barley.
Feeder cattle
Feeder cattle are steers or cows mature enough to be placed in a feedlot where they will be fattened prior to slaughter.
Feeder cattle are steers or cows mature enough to be placed in a feedlot where they will be fattened prior to slaughter.
Field office technical guide
The Field office technical guide is a manual placed in all Natural Resources Conservation Service district offices and field service centers that gives the technical specifications and guideline...
The Field office technical guide is a manual placed in all Natural Resources Conservation Service district offices and field service centers that gives the technical specifications and guideline...
Field service agency
Field service agency generally refers to any one of the following USDA agencies that administer programs and provide services to farmers and other rural residents through an extensive network of...
Field service agency generally refers to any one of the following USDA agencies that administer programs and provide services to farmers and other rural residents through an extensive network of...
Field service center
A Field service center is a centralized location for a variety of USDA agency field offices.
A Field service center is a centralized location for a variety of USDA agency field offices.
Findley payments
Findley payments — Under the so-called Findley Provision authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985, P.L. 99-198, (and first sponsored by former Illinois Representative Paul Findley), USDA was ...
Findley payments — Under the so-called Findley Provision authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985, P.L. 99-198, (and first sponsored by former Illinois Representative Paul Findley), USDA was ...
Flex acreage
Flex acreage — The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 mandated that deficiency payments not be made on 15% of a farm’s crop acreage base, called normal flex acres.
Flex acreage — The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 mandated that deficiency payments not be made on 15% of a farm’s crop acreage base, called normal flex acres.
Flood Risk Reduction Program
The Flood Risk Reduction Program, though authorized, was not implemented.
The Flood Risk Reduction Program, though authorized, was not implemented.
Flow to market
In United States agriculture, flow to market is a quantity provision in a fruit or vegetable marketing order that does not change the total quantity that can be marketed during a season, but rat...
In United States agriculture, flow to market is a quantity provision in a fruit or vegetable marketing order that does not change the total quantity that can be marketed during a season, but rat...
Flue-cured tobacco
Flue-cured tobacco is a type of cigarette tobacco that along with burley tobacco account for more than 90% of U.S. tobacco production.
Flue-cured tobacco is a type of cigarette tobacco that along with burley tobacco account for more than 90% of U.S. tobacco production.
Fluid differential
In United States federal milk marketing orders, the fluid differential (or Class I differential) is the amount added to the base price of milk to determine a region’s minimum price for milk used...
In United States federal milk marketing orders, the fluid differential (or Class I differential) is the amount added to the base price of milk to determine a region’s minimum price for milk used...
Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990
The Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 the designation given to Subtitle H of Title XIX of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-624).
The Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 the designation given to Subtitle H of Title XIX of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-624).
Food Aid Consultative Group
The Food Aid Consultative Group was created by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624) (7 U.S.C. 1725) to review and address issues concerning the effectiveness of regulations and procedures that gove...
The Food Aid Consultative Group was created by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624) (7 U.S.C. 1725) to review and address issues concerning the effectiveness of regulations and procedures that gove...
Food and Agriculture Act of 1977
The United States Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-113) (September 9, 1977) was an omnibus farm bill.
The United States Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-113) (September 9, 1977) was an omnibus farm bill.
Food and Agriculture Councils
The Food and Agriculture Councils (FACs) were instituted in 1982 by USDA to function as interagency coordinating groups on three levels: national, state, and local.
The Food and Agriculture Councils (FACs) were instituted in 1982 by USDA to function as interagency coordinating groups on three levels: national, state, and local.
Food and fiber system
The Food and fiber system is the sector of the U.S. economy that includes agricultural production and all economic activities supporting or utilizing that production, including farm machinery an...
The Food and fiber system is the sector of the U.S. economy that includes agricultural production and all economic activities supporting or utilizing that production, including farm machinery an...
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations allows Indian Tribal Organizations to operate a food distribution program as an alternative to the Food Stamp Program for those living on or ...
The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations allows Indian Tribal Organizations to operate a food distribution program as an alternative to the Food Stamp Program for those living on or ...
Food for Progress Program
The Food for Progress Program (FFP) is a food aid program originally authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985 (P.L. 99-198) to provide commodities on credit terms or on a grant basis to devel...
The Food for Progress Program (FFP) is a food aid program originally authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985 (P.L. 99-198) to provide commodities on credit terms or on a grant basis to devel...
Food Safety Initiative
The Food safety initiative is an interagency initiative begun under the Clinton Administration in 1997 to coordinate the activities of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers For Di...
The Food safety initiative is an interagency initiative begun under the Clinton Administration in 1997 to coordinate the activities of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers For Di...
Food Safety Institute of the Americas
The Food Safety Institute of the Americas (FSIA) is a cooperative educational and research organization established in 2004 to promote food safety and identify and develop educational prog...
The Food Safety Institute of the Americas (FSIA) is a cooperative educational and research organization established in 2004 to promote food safety and identify and develop educational prog...
Food Security Wheat Reserve
The Food Security Wheat Reserve (FSWR) is a reserve of up to 4 million metric tons of wheat held by the United States for use in meeting emergency food needs in developing countries, established...
The Food Security Wheat Reserve (FSWR) is a reserve of up to 4 million metric tons of wheat held by the United States for use in meeting emergency food needs in developing countries, established...
Food Service Management Institute
The Food Service Management Institute is a federal program that provides instruction, research, and materials in support of better food service management practices by child nutrition providers ...
The Food Service Management Institute is a federal program that provides instruction, research, and materials in support of better food service management practices by child nutrition providers ...
Food Stamp Act of 1964
The Food Stamp Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-525) provided permanent legislative authority to the Food Stamp Program, which had been administratively implemented on a pilot basis in 1962.
The Food Stamp Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-525) provided permanent legislative authority to the Food Stamp Program, which had been administratively implemented on a pilot basis in 1962.
Foreign Agricultural Trade System of the United States
FATUS (Foreign Agricultural Trade System of the United States) is a system of more than 200 trade codes created and maintained by USDA’s Economic Research Service to summarize U.S. agricultural ...
FATUS (Foreign Agricultural Trade System of the United States) is a system of more than 200 trade codes created and maintained by USDA’s Economic Research Service to summarize U.S. agricultural ...
Foreign Market Development Program
The Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMDP or Cooperator Program) is one of the agricultural export promotion programs operated by the Foreign Agricultural Service.
The Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMDP or Cooperator Program) is one of the agricultural export promotion programs operated by the Foreign Agricultural Service.
Forest Land Enhancement Program
The Forest Land Enhancement Program (FLEP) was adopted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
The Forest Land Enhancement Program (FLEP) was adopted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Forest plans
In the United States conservation policy, forest plans are land and resource management plans for units of the National Forest System under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning ...
In the United States conservation policy, forest plans are land and resource management plans for units of the National Forest System under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning ...
Forest Products Laboratory
The Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) is the national research laboratory of the United States Forest Service, which is part of USDA. Since its opening in 1910, the FPL has provided scientific re...
The Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) is the national research laboratory of the United States Forest Service, which is part of USDA. Since its opening in 1910, the FPL has provided scientific re...
Forestry Incentive Program
The Forestry Incentive Program (FIP), initiated in 1975 and administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, provided financial assistance for up to 65% of the cost of silvicultural a...
The Forestry Incentive Program (FIP), initiated in 1975 and administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, provided financial assistance for up to 65% of the cost of silvicultural a...
Formula funds
Formula funds refer to the Federal dollars distributed to the land grant colleges of agriculture through formulas found in the Hatch Act (7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.), the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 34...
Formula funds refer to the Federal dollars distributed to the land grant colleges of agriculture through formulas found in the Hatch Act (7 U.S.C. 361a et seq.), the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 34...
Formula pricing
In commodities transactions, formula pricing is an arrangement where a buyer and seller agree in advance on the price to be paid for a product delivered in the future, based upon a pre-determine...
In commodities transactions, formula pricing is an arrangement where a buyer and seller agree in advance on the price to be paid for a product delivered in the future, based upon a pre-determine...
Free stocks
In United States agricultural policy, free stocks refer to commodity stocks owned by farmers or others in agriculture trade, rather than owned or controlled by the government.
In United States agricultural policy, free stocks refer to commodity stocks owned by farmers or others in agriculture trade, rather than owned or controlled by the government.
Freedom-to-farm
Freedom to farm was a phrase that was used in the United States congressional arena to characterize the production flexibility contract provisions of the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127).
Freedom to farm was a phrase that was used in the United States congressional arena to characterize the production flexibility contract provisions of the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127).
Full-cost water
Full-cost water is defined in Section 202 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-293).
Full-cost water is defined in Section 202 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (P.L. 97-293).
Fund for Rural America
The Fund for Rural America is a fund established by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127, Sec.
The Fund for Rural America is a fund established by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127, Sec.
General Services Support Estimate
The General Services Support Estimate (GSSE) is an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicator of the annual monetary value of gross transfers of general services pro...
The General Services Support Estimate (GSSE) is an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicator of the annual monetary value of gross transfers of general services pro...
Generic certificates
Generic certificates were commodity certificates used by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in the 1980s to meet payment obligations and simultaneously dispose of commodity inventories.
Generic certificates were commodity certificates used by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in the 1980s to meet payment obligations and simultaneously dispose of commodity inventories.
Geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers
In United States agricultural policy, geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers are defined in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
In United States agricultural policy, geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers are defined in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Germplasm Resources Information Network
Germplasm Resources Information Network or GRIN is an online software project of National Genetic Resources Program of USDA to provide germplasm information about plants, animals, microbes...
Germplasm Resources Information Network or GRIN is an online software project of National Genetic Resources Program of USDA to provide germplasm information about plants, animals, microbes...
Global Food for Education Initiative
In the United States, the Global Food for Education Initiative (GFEI) was a pilot project, launched in FY2000, which used the donation of surplus agricultural commodities under Section 416 of th...
In the United States, the Global Food for Education Initiative (GFEI) was a pilot project, launched in FY2000, which used the donation of surplus agricultural commodities under Section 416 of th...
Goldschmidt Thesis
In the anthropology of agriculture, the Goldschmidt Thesis is the thesis by Walter Goldschmidt that farm scale and other management characteristics (e.g., wage labor) are associated with certain...
In the anthropology of agriculture, the Goldschmidt Thesis is the thesis by Walter Goldschmidt that farm scale and other management characteristics (e.g., wage labor) are associated with certain...
Good Faith Provisions
The Good Faith Provisions, enacted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
The Good Faith Provisions, enacted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Good-faith provisions (2002 US farm bill)
The good-faith provisions, enacted in the 2002 farm bill, allow the USDA to forgive a participant from the loss of commodity and conservation program benefits when it is determined that the part...
The good-faith provisions, enacted in the 2002 farm bill, allow the USDA to forgive a participant from the loss of commodity and conservation program benefits when it is determined that the part...
Government cheese
TITS is processed cheese that was provided to welfare and food stamp recipients in the United States from the 1960s through to the early 1990s.
TITS is processed cheese that was provided to welfare and food stamp recipients in the United States from the 1960s through to the early 1990s.
Grade A milk
In the United States, Grade A milk, also called fluid grade milk, refers to milk produced under sufficiently sanitary conditions to qualify for fluid (beverage) consumption.
In the United States, Grade A milk, also called fluid grade milk, refers to milk produced under sufficiently sanitary conditions to qualify for fluid (beverage) consumption.
Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
The Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, published by the Food and Drug Administration, outlines minimum standards and requirements for Grade A milk production and processing.
The Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, published by the Food and Drug Administration, outlines minimum standards and requirements for Grade A milk production and processing.
Grades and standards
In United States agricultural policy, grades and standards refers to the segregation, or classification, of agricultural commodities into groupings that share common characteristics.
In United States agricultural policy, grades and standards refers to the segregation, or classification, of agricultural commodities into groupings that share common characteristics.
Graduate School
The Graduate School (also referred to as Graduate School, USDA although it no longer has any ties with USDA) is an independent educational institution headquartered in Washington, DC with ...
The Graduate School (also referred to as Graduate School, USDA although it no longer has any ties with USDA) is an independent educational institution headquartered in Washington, DC with ...
Graduate School USA
Graduate School USA, formerly referred to as the Graduate School, USDA, is an independent educational institution headquartered in Washington, DC with regional campuses around the United S...
Graduate School USA, formerly referred to as the Graduate School, USDA, is an independent educational institution headquartered in Washington, DC with regional campuses around the United S...
Granger-Thye Act of 1950
The Granger-Thye Act of 1950 (P.L. 81-478) established a new direction for some aspects of National Forest System management; authorized the use of grazing fee receipts for rangeland improvement...
The Granger-Thye Act of 1950 (P.L. 81-478) established a new direction for some aspects of National Forest System management; authorized the use of grazing fee receipts for rangeland improvement...
Grasslands Reserve Program
Under the Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP), enrolled land must be in parcels that exceed.
Under the Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP), enrolled land must be in parcels that exceed.
Grassroots Source Water Protection Program
The Grassroots Source Water Protection Program, more commonly called the Source Water Protection Program and enacted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
The Grassroots Source Water Protection Program, more commonly called the Source Water Protection Program and enacted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Grazed acreage
Grazed acreage — Under the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 101-171, Sec.
Grazed acreage — Under the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 101-171, Sec.
Grazing preference
In United States agricultural policy, a grazing preference is the status of qualified holders of grazing permits acquired by grant, prior use, or purchase, that entitles them to special consider...
In United States agricultural policy, a grazing preference is the status of qualified holders of grazing permits acquired by grant, prior use, or purchase, that entitles them to special consider...
Great Lakes Basin Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program
The Great Lakes Basin Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program was authorized by the 2002 farm bill.
The Great Lakes Basin Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program was authorized by the 2002 farm bill.
Great Plains Conservation Program
The Great Plains Conservation Program (GPCP), initiated in 1957, provided cost share and technical assistance to apply conservation on entire farms in 10 Great Plains states from the Dakotas and...
The Great Plains Conservation Program (GPCP), initiated in 1957, provided cost share and technical assistance to apply conservation on entire farms in 10 Great Plains states from the Dakotas and...
Green box policies
Green box policies refer to domestic or trade policies that are deemed to be minimally trade-distorting and that are excluded from reduction commitments in the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture.
Green box policies refer to domestic or trade policies that are deemed to be minimally trade-distorting and that are excluded from reduction commitments in the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture.
Green payments
In agricultural and environmental policy, green payments refers to payments made to producers as compensation for environmental benefits that accrue as a result of or in conjunction with their f...
In agricultural and environmental policy, green payments refers to payments made to producers as compensation for environmental benefits that accrue as a result of or in conjunction with their f...
Gross farm income
In United States agricultural policy, gross farm income refers to the monetary and non-monetary income received by farm operators.
In United States agricultural policy, gross farm income refers to the monetary and non-monetary income received by farm operators.
Ground and Surface Water Conservation Program
In United States agricultural policy, the Ground and Surface Water Conservation Program (GSWCP) is a new component of EQIP enacted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
In United States agricultural policy, the Ground and Surface Water Conservation Program (GSWCP) is a new component of EQIP enacted in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Group Risk Income Protection
In United States agricultural policy, Group Risk Income Protection (GRIP) is a county-based revenue insurance program that is a variation of Group Risk Protection (GRP).
In United States agricultural policy, Group Risk Income Protection (GRIP) is a county-based revenue insurance program that is a variation of Group Risk Protection (GRP).
Group Risk Protection
Group Risk Protection (GRP) is a form of crop insurance available in certain parts of the United States that makes an indemnity payment to all participating crop farmers in a particular area whe...
Group Risk Protection (GRP) is a form of crop insurance available in certain parts of the United States that makes an indemnity payment to all participating crop farmers in a particular area whe...
Hard white wheat incentive payments
The hard white wheat incentive payments are payments authorized by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 101-171, Sec.
The hard white wheat incentive payments are payments authorized by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 101-171, Sec.
Haying and grazing rules
In United States agricultural policy, the haying and grazing rules dictate that in response to natural disaster conditions (usually a drought), Conservation Reserve Program land can be used for ...
In United States agricultural policy, the haying and grazing rules dictate that in response to natural disaster conditions (usually a drought), Conservation Reserve Program land can be used for ...
Headage payments
Under the EU Common Agricultural Policy, subsidies known as headage payments are paid to producers based on the number of head of a specific type of livestock.
Under the EU Common Agricultural Policy, subsidies known as headage payments are paid to producers based on the number of head of a specific type of livestock.
Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994
The Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-448) reauthorized several expiring programs under the National School Lunch Act (P.L. 79-396, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) an...
The Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994 (P.L. 103-448) reauthorized several expiring programs under the National School Lunch Act (P.L. 79-396, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.) an...
Hemp for Victory
Hemp for Victory is a black-and-white United States government film made during World War II, explaining the uses of hemp, encouraging farmers to grow as much as possible.
Hemp for Victory is a black-and-white United States government film made during World War II, explaining the uses of hemp, encouraging farmers to grow as much as possible.
Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
The Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, or BARC, is a unit of the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.
The Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, or BARC, is a unit of the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.
Henry Hallowell Farquhar
Henry Hallowell Farquhar was an American academic, writer, and businessman.
Henry Hallowell Farquhar was an American academic, writer, and businessman.
Henry Leavitt Ellsworth
Henry Leavitt Ellsworth (November 10, 1791 – December 27, 1858) was a Yale-educated attorney who became the first Commissioner of the U.S. Patent Office, where he encouraged innovation by...
Henry Leavitt Ellsworth (November 10, 1791 – December 27, 1858) was a Yale-educated attorney who became the first Commissioner of the U.S. Patent Office, where he encouraged innovation by...
High moisture feed grains
High moisture feed grains — In United States agricultural policy, corn and grain sorghum must have moisture content below Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) standards in order to qualify for mar...
High moisture feed grains — In United States agricultural policy, corn and grain sorghum must have moisture content below Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) standards in order to qualify for mar...
High value products
In United States agricultural policy, High value products (HVP) refers to Agricultural products that are high in value, often but not necessarily due to processing.
In United States agricultural policy, High value products (HVP) refers to Agricultural products that are high in value, often but not necessarily due to processing.
Highly erodible land
In United States agricultural policy, Highly erodible land (HEL) refers to land that is very susceptible to erosion, including fields that have at least 1/3 or of soils with a natural erosion p...
In United States agricultural policy, Highly erodible land (HEL) refers to land that is very susceptible to erosion, including fields that have at least 1/3 or of soils with a natural erosion p...
Historic peanut producers
In United States agricultural policy, Historic peanut producers are those producers who were actively involved in planting and harvesting peanuts in the 1998-2001 period.
In United States agricultural policy, Historic peanut producers are those producers who were actively involved in planting and harvesting peanuts in the 1998-2001 period.
History of USDA nutrition guides
The history of USDA nutrition guides includes over 100 years of American nutrition advice.
The history of USDA nutrition guides includes over 100 years of American nutrition advice.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) established the U.S. national policy for identification of and prioritization for protection of critical infrastructure.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7) established the U.S. national policy for identification of and prioritization for protection of critical infrastructure.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 (HSPD-9 -- the Defense of United States Agriculture and Food directive of January 30, 2004) establishes a national policy to protect against terrorist ...
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 (HSPD-9 -- the Defense of United States Agriculture and Food directive of January 30, 2004) establishes a national policy to protect against terrorist ...
Homestead protection
When a USDA farm loan borrower lacks the financial resources to make payments on a delinquent loan, is ineligible for a restructured loan, and is unable to buy out the loan at the net recovery value o...
When a USDA farm loan borrower lacks the financial resources to make payments on a delinquent loan, is ineligible for a restructured loan, and is unable to buy out the loan at the net recovery value o...
Honey program
Honey program — In the United States, non-recourse marketing loans had long been available to support honey prices until FY1994, when the funding was suspended by provisions in annual appropriat...
Honey program — In the United States, non-recourse marketing loans had long been available to support honey prices until FY1994, when the funding was suspended by provisions in annual appropriat...
Honey Recourse Loan Program
The Honey Recourse Loan Program was a program authorized by the emergency provisions of the FY1999 USDA appropriations act (P.L. 105-277) that made recourse loans based on a national average rat...
The Honey Recourse Loan Program was a program authorized by the emergency provisions of the FY1999 USDA appropriations act (P.L. 105-277) that made recourse loans based on a national average rat...
HUMUS project
The HUMUS project (or Hydrologic Unit Modeling of the United States) is a project that was funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to model the non-point source loading from 8...
The HUMUS project (or Hydrologic Unit Modeling of the United States) is a project that was funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service to model the non-point source loading from 8...
Hunger Prevention Act of 1988
The Hunger Prevention Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-435) amended the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-8) to require the USDA to make additional types of commodities available for...
The Hunger Prevention Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-435) amended the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (P.L. 98-8) to require the USDA to make additional types of commodities available for...
Identity preservation
Identity preservation is the practise of tracking the details of agricultural shipments so that the specific characteristics of each shipment is known.
Identity preservation is the practise of tracking the details of agricultural shipments so that the specific characteristics of each shipment is known.
Immunohistochemistry test
The immunohistochemistry (IHC) test is a laboratory method that detects antibodies of prions (mis-shapen proteins thought to transmit bovine spongiform encephalopathy, BSE or mad cow disease) by...
The immunohistochemistry (IHC) test is a laboratory method that detects antibodies of prions (mis-shapen proteins thought to transmit bovine spongiform encephalopathy, BSE or mad cow disease) by...
Import sensitive product
An import sensitive product is a product that is particularly susceptible to competition from imports from other country suppliers.
An import sensitive product is a product that is particularly susceptible to competition from imports from other country suppliers.
Incentive payments
The incentive payments are direct payments made under the National Wool Act to producers of wool and mohair, which were similar to deficiency payments made to producers of grains and cotton.
The incentive payments are direct payments made under the National Wool Act to producers of wool and mohair, which were similar to deficiency payments made to producers of grains and cotton.
Infoshare
Infoshare was a program established by the USDA in 1993 to merge and coordinate the business management and information technology (computer) activities of its agencies, particularly in the fiel...
Infoshare was a program established by the USDA in 1993 to merge and coordinate the business management and information technology (computer) activities of its agencies, particularly in the fiel...
Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems
Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems is a competitive research grants program authorized in the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-185) an...
Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems is a competitive research grants program authorized in the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-185) an...
Integrated Farm Management Program
The Integrated Farm Management Program (IFMP) was a program authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624) to assist producers in adopting resource-conserving crop rotations by protecting parti...
The Integrated Farm Management Program (IFMP) was a program authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624) to assist producers in adopting resource-conserving crop rotations by protecting parti...
Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4
Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4 Project, also referred to as the Minor Crop Pest Management Program) has been established since 1963 by the USDA Cooperative State Rese...
Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4 Project, also referred to as the Minor Crop Pest Management Program) has been established since 1963 by the USDA Cooperative State Rese...
Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods
The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) is a permanent coordinating committee established by Congress in 2000 with representation from 15 federal...
The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) is a permanent coordinating committee established by Congress in 2000 with representation from 15 federal...
Intermediate agricultural products
The term intermediate agricultural products generally refers to agricultural products that have a higher per-unit value than bulk commodities.
The term intermediate agricultural products generally refers to agricultural products that have a higher per-unit value than bulk commodities.
Intermediate Export Credit Guarantee Program
The Intermediate Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-103) is one of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)’s Export Credit Guarantee programs.
The Intermediate Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-103) is one of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)’s Export Credit Guarantee programs.
International Grains Agreement
The International Grains Agreement, which replaced the International Wheat Agreement in 1997, comprises a Grains Trade Convention and a Food Aid Convention.
The International Grains Agreement, which replaced the International Wheat Agreement in 1997, comprises a Grains Trade Convention and a Food Aid Convention.
Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference
The Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference is the federal cooperative body which manages the National Shellfish Sanitation Program.
The Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference is the federal cooperative body which manages the National Shellfish Sanitation Program.
Joint Agricultural Weather Facility
The Joint Agricultural Weather Facility (JAWF), created in 1978, is a cooperative effort between USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration o...
The Joint Agricultural Weather Facility (JAWF), created in 1978, is a cooperative effort between USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration o...
Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture
The Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture (JSA), created by the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-362, Sec.
The Joint Subcommittee on Aquaculture (JSA), created by the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-362, Sec.
Lamb Meat Adjustment Assistance Program
The Lamb Meat Adjustment Assistance Program was a 4-year program initiated in 1999-2000 to help producers deal with import competition and help stabilize the lamb market.
The Lamb Meat Adjustment Assistance Program was a 4-year program initiated in 1999-2000 to help producers deal with import competition and help stabilize the lamb market.
Limited global quota for upland cotton
The Limited Global Quota for Upland Cotton is a provision of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-113) that authorized the President to proclaim an import quota whenever the USDA determ...
The Limited Global Quota for Upland Cotton is a provision of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-113) that authorized the President to proclaim an import quota whenever the USDA determ...
Limited Resources Farmer Initiative
A Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher is one of a larger group of “targeted farmers" that also includes beginning farmers and ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
A Limited Resource Farmer or Rancher is one of a larger group of “targeted farmers" that also includes beginning farmers and ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
Livestock Compensation Program
The Livestock Compensation Program is a program administratively authorized by USDA in 2002 to compensate certain livestock producers for feed and pasture losses caused by a natural disaster dec...
The Livestock Compensation Program is a program administratively authorized by USDA in 2002 to compensate certain livestock producers for feed and pasture losses caused by a natural disaster dec...
Livestock Indemnity Program
The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) is a program periodically authorized and funded on an emergency basis by Congress to compensate livestock producers for losses caused by a natural disaster.
The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) is a program periodically authorized and funded on an emergency basis by Congress to compensate livestock producers for losses caused by a natural disaster.
Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999
The Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 (Title IX of the FY2000 USDA appropriations act (P.L. 106-78)) requires large packers and importers to report to USDA the details of all transaction...
The Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 (Title IX of the FY2000 USDA appropriations act (P.L. 106-78)) requires large packers and importers to report to USDA the details of all transaction...
Loan deficiency payments
In United States agriculture policy, Loan deficiency payments are a farm income support program first authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985 that makes direct payments, equivalent to market...
In United States agriculture policy, Loan deficiency payments are a farm income support program first authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985 that makes direct payments, equivalent to market...
Local School Food Authority
In the United States, a Local School Food Authority (LSFA) is the administering unit for the operation of a school feeding program.
In the United States, a Local School Food Authority (LSFA) is the administering unit for the operation of a school feeding program.
Mandatory price reporting
Mandatory price reporting is a term in United States agriculture policy.
Mandatory price reporting is a term in United States agriculture policy.
Market loss payments
Market loss payments is a designation first used in the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Appropriations Act, FY1999 (P.L. 105-277) to describe the $3.1 billion in emergency income support paym...
Market loss payments is a designation first used in the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Appropriations Act, FY1999 (P.L. 105-277) to describe the $3.1 billion in emergency income support paym...
Market transition payments
Market transition payments are made to farmers under Title I of the 1996 farm bill.
Market transition payments are made to farmers under Title I of the 1996 farm bill.
Marketing agreements
In United States agricultural policy, marketing agreements are authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended.
In United States agricultural policy, marketing agreements are authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended.
Marketing assessments
Marketing assessments are a term in United States agriculture policy.
Marketing assessments are a term in United States agriculture policy.
Marketing assistance loans
Marketing assistance loans are nonrecourse loans made available to producers of loan commodities (wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley oats, upland and ELS cotton, rice, soybeans, other oilseeds, ...
Marketing assistance loans are nonrecourse loans made available to producers of loan commodities (wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley oats, upland and ELS cotton, rice, soybeans, other oilseeds, ...
Marketing certificates
In United States agricultural policy, a marketing certificate is a certificate that may be redeemed for a specified amount of Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)-owned commodities.
In United States agricultural policy, a marketing certificate is a certificate that may be redeemed for a specified amount of Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)-owned commodities.
Marketing loan repayment provisions
In United States agricultural policy, a marketing loan repayment provision is a loan settlement provision, first authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985 (P.L. 99-198), that allowed producers...
In United States agricultural policy, a marketing loan repayment provision is a loan settlement provision, first authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985 (P.L. 99-198), that allowed producers...
Marketing orders and agreements
In United States agricultural policy, Marketing orders and agreements (authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (50 Stat.
In United States agricultural policy, Marketing orders and agreements (authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (50 Stat.
McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program
The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (IFEP) is a food aid program authorized in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (IFEP) is a food aid program authorized in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962
The McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962 (P.L. 87-788) makes funding available to the state agricultural experiment stations and to forestry schools and programs at the land grant colleges of agricultur...
The McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962 (P.L. 87-788) makes funding available to the state agricultural experiment stations and to forestry schools and programs at the land grant colleges of agricultur...
McIntire–Stennis Act of 1962
The McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962 (P.L. 87-788) makes funding available to the state agricultural experiment stations and to forestry schools and programs at the land grant colleges of agricultur...
The McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962 (P.L. 87-788) makes funding available to the state agricultural experiment stations and to forestry schools and programs at the land grant colleges of agricultur...
Micronutrient Fortification Programs
3013) requires the Administrator of USAID, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to establish micronutrient fortification programs under P.L. 480 food aid.
3013) requires the Administrator of USAID, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to establish micronutrient fortification programs under P.L. 480 food aid.
Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act
The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act (MSPA) (P.L. 97-470) (January 14, 1983) repealed and replaced the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act (P.L. 88-582).
The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act (MSPA) (P.L. 97-470) (January 14, 1983) repealed and replaced the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act (P.L. 88-582).
Milk equivalent
Milk equivalent is a measure of the quantity of fluid milk used in a processed dairy product.
Milk equivalent is a measure of the quantity of fluid milk used in a processed dairy product.
Milk Income Loss Contract Payments
Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Payments is the name given by USDA to the dairy farmer counter-cyclical payments program, authorized by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) Payments is the name given by USDA to the dairy farmer counter-cyclical payments program, authorized by the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Milk manufacturing marketing adjustment
In United States agriculture policy, the make allowance (or milk manufacturing marketing adjustment) is the margin between the government support price for milk and the Commodity Credit Co...
In United States agriculture policy, the make allowance (or milk manufacturing marketing adjustment) is the margin between the government support price for milk and the Commodity Credit Co...
Milk marketing orders
Federal milk marketing orders, administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), federal milk marketing orders were first instituted in the 1930s to promote orderly marketing conditions ...
Federal milk marketing orders, administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), federal milk marketing orders were first instituted in the 1930s to promote orderly marketing conditions ...
Milk protein concentrate
Milk protein concentrate (MPC) is any type of concentrated milk product that contains 40-90% milk protein.
Milk protein concentrate (MPC) is any type of concentrated milk product that contains 40-90% milk protein.
Minimal nutritional value
Minimal nutritional value, in United States law, refers to foods that may not be sold in competition with the school lunch and breakfast programs.
Minimal nutritional value, in United States law, refers to foods that may not be sold in competition with the school lunch and breakfast programs.
Minor crops
In United States agriculture policy, minor crops refers to crops that may be high in value but that are not widely grown.
In United States agriculture policy, minor crops refers to crops that may be high in value but that are not widely grown.
Minor oilseeds
Minor oilseeds are oilseed crops other than soybeans and peanuts.
Minor oilseeds are oilseed crops other than soybeans and peanuts.
Mohair Recourse Loan Program
The Mohair Recourse Loan Program is a program authorized by the emergency provisions of the FY1999 USDA appropriations act (P.L. 105-277) that made interest-free recourse loans of $2.00 per poun...
The Mohair Recourse Loan Program is a program authorized by the emergency provisions of the FY1999 USDA appropriations act (P.L. 105-277) that made interest-free recourse loans of $2.00 per poun...
Multiple component pricing
Multiple component pricing refers to the practice of valuing farm milk according to the value of its protein, fat, and mineral content.
Multiple component pricing refers to the practice of valuing farm milk according to the value of its protein, fat, and mineral content.
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
The National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods was established in 1987 to advise the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services concerning the development o...
The National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods was established in 1987 to advise the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services concerning the development o...
National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977
The United States National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 — Title XIV of the 1977 farm bill (P.L. 95-113; 7 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) -- made USDA the leading feder...
The United States National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 — Title XIV of the 1977 farm bill (P.L. 95-113; 7 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) -- made USDA the leading feder...
National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board
The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board is a 30-member board established by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127) to replace three existing advisory co...
The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board is a 30-member board established by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127) to replace three existing advisory co...
National Agriculture Imagery Program
The National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) acquires aerial imagery during the agricultural growing seasons in the continental United States.
The National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) acquires aerial imagery during the agricultural growing seasons in the continental United States.
National Animal Germplasm Program
The National Animal Germplasm Program, or NAGP, is a program of the United States Department of Agriculture that captures and cryogenically preserves germplasm from plants and animals it conside...
The National Animal Germplasm Program, or NAGP, is a program of the United States Department of Agriculture that captures and cryogenically preserves germplasm from plants and animals it conside...
National Appeals Division
The National Appeals Division (NAD) of USDA was established by the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (Title II of P.L. 103-354) to consolidate and improve the hearing procedur...
The National Appeals Division (NAD) of USDA was established by the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (Title II of P.L. 103-354) to consolidate and improve the hearing procedur...
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research
The National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) (sometimes still called the Northern Lab) is an United States Department of Agriculture laboratory center in Peoria, Illinois.
The National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) (sometimes still called the Northern Lab) is an United States Department of Agriculture laboratory center in Peoria, Illinois.
National Commission on Small Farms
The National Commission on Small Farms was a 30-member panel appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture in 1997 to examine the status and needs of small farms in the United States.
The National Commission on Small Farms was a 30-member panel appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture in 1997 to examine the status and needs of small farms in the United States.
National Cooperative Soil Survey
The National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) in the United States is a nation-wide partnership of federal, regional, state, and local agencies and institutions.
The National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) in the United States is a nation-wide partnership of federal, regional, state, and local agencies and institutions.
National Estuary Program
In the United States, the National Estuary Program was created by the 1987 amendments (P.L. 100-4) to the Clean Water Act (P.L. 92-500, as amended) to provide grants to states where governors id...
In the United States, the National Estuary Program was created by the 1987 amendments (P.L. 100-4) to the Clean Water Act (P.L. 92-500, as amended) to provide grants to states where governors id...
National Farm Animal Identification and Records
National Farm Animal Identification and Records (FAIR) is a pilot animal identification program established in 1999 by Holstein Association USA, Inc. of Brattleboro, Vermont; it has received fun...
National Farm Animal Identification and Records (FAIR) is a pilot animal identification program established in 1999 by Holstein Association USA, Inc. of Brattleboro, Vermont; it has received fun...
National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Program
The National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Program was first authorized by the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6401-6417) (Subtitle H of Title XIX of P.L. 101-624, called the Fluid Act).
The National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Program was first authorized by the Fluid Milk Promotion Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6401-6417) (Subtitle H of Title XIX of P.L. 101-624, called the Fluid Act).
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is a U.S. Federal government body whose creation was mandated in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is a U.S. Federal government body whose creation was mandated in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.
National Natural Resources Conservation Foundation
The National Natural Resources Conservation Foundation (NNRCF) is a nonprofit private organization established by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127) to promote and fund innovative solutions to co...
The National Natural Resources Conservation Foundation (NNRCF) is a nonprofit private organization established by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127) to promote and fund innovative solutions to co...
National Partnership Office
The National Partnership Office (NPO) of the USDA Forest Service—is responsible for implementing National Rural Development Partnership policies and activities.
The National Partnership Office (NPO) of the USDA Forest Service—is responsible for implementing National Rural Development Partnership policies and activities.
National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
The National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program -- generally referred to as the National Research Initiative or NRI — made grants to scientists at both public and private laborat...
The National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program -- generally referred to as the National Research Initiative or NRI — made grants to scientists at both public and private laborat...
National Resources Inventory
The National Resources Inventory (NRI) is a periodic survey of status and changing conditions of the soil, water, and related resources on private land conducted by USDA’s Natural Resources Cons...
The National Resources Inventory (NRI) is a periodic survey of status and changing conditions of the soil, water, and related resources on private land conducted by USDA’s Natural Resources Cons...
National Rural Development Council
The National Rural Development Council (NRDC) is the federal component of the National Rural Development Partnership.
The National Rural Development Council (NRDC) is the federal component of the National Rural Development Partnership.
National School Lunch Act
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act is a United States federal law signed by President Harry S. Truman in 1946.
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act is a United States federal law signed by President Harry S. Truman in 1946.
National Shellfish Sanitation Program
The National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) is a program under which the federal Food and Drug Administration works cooperatively with the states, the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Confer...
The National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) is a program under which the federal Food and Drug Administration works cooperatively with the states, the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Confer...
Net farm income
In United States agricultural policy, net farm income refers to the return (both monetary and non-monetary) to farm operators for their labor, management and capital, after all production expens...
In United States agricultural policy, net farm income refers to the return (both monetary and non-monetary) to farm operators for their labor, management and capital, after all production expens...
Nondegradation standard
In United States agricultural policy, a nondegradation standard is defined in the 2002 farm bill provisions establishing the Conservation Security Program (CSP; P.L. 107-171, Sec.
In United States agricultural policy, a nondegradation standard is defined in the 2002 farm bill provisions establishing the Conservation Security Program (CSP; P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Noninsured Assistance Program
In United States agricultural law, producers who grow a crop that is currently not eligible for crop insurance may be eligible for a direct payment under the Farm Service Agency’s Noninsured Assist...
In United States agricultural law, producers who grow a crop that is currently not eligible for crop insurance may be eligible for a direct payment under the Farm Service Agency’s Noninsured Assist...
North American Wetlands Conservation Act
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (P.L. 101-233) (December 13, 1989) authorizes a wetlands habitat program, administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service, which provides grants to pro...
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (P.L. 101-233) (December 13, 1989) authorizes a wetlands habitat program, administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service, which provides grants to pro...
Northern Europe cotton price
The Northern Europe cotton price is an average of the five lowest prices of several internationally-traded cottons (including cost, insurance, and freight) quoted for delivery in Northern Europe.
The Northern Europe cotton price is an average of the five lowest prices of several internationally-traded cottons (including cost, insurance, and freight) quoted for delivery in Northern Europe.
Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico
Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico or NAP is a federal assistance nutritional program provided by the US Department of Agriculture solely to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a self-gover...
Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico or NAP is a federal assistance nutritional program provided by the US Department of Agriculture solely to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a self-gover...
Nutrition Assistance Grants
Nutrition Assistance Grants are the Federal programs in Puerto Rico and American Samoa that provide food assistance through block grant funds in lieu of food stamps, and to the Northern Marianas...
Nutrition Assistance Grants are the Federal programs in Puerto Rico and American Samoa that provide food assistance through block grant funds in lieu of food stamps, and to the Northern Marianas...
Nutrition Education and Training Program
The Nutrition Education and Training (NET) Program is a program authorized through FY2003 under Section 19 of the Child Nutrition Act (P.L. 89-642).
The Nutrition Education and Training (NET) Program is a program authorized through FY2003 under Section 19 of the Child Nutrition Act (P.L. 89-642).
Offer versus serve
Offer versus serve refers to the option children may be given to refuse up to two items offered as part of a federally subsidized school lunch or breakfast without the meal service operation los...
Offer versus serve refers to the option children may be given to refuse up to two items offered as part of a federally subsidized school lunch or breakfast without the meal service operation los...
Office of Community Development
The Office of Community Development (OCD) is a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development activities.
The Office of Community Development (OCD) is a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development activities.
Office of Seed and Plant Introduction
The Office of Seed and Plant Introduction was a branch of the United States Department of Agriculture which introduced over 200,000 species and varieties of non-native plants to the United States.
The Office of Seed and Plant Introduction was a branch of the United States Department of Agriculture which introduced over 200,000 species and varieties of non-native plants to the United States.
Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Appropriations Act, FY1999
The United States Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Appropriations Act, FY1999 P.L. 105-277, among its numerous provisions that include the regular annual appropriations for most United States ...
The United States Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Appropriations Act, FY1999 P.L. 105-277, among its numerous provisions that include the regular annual appropriations for most United States ...
Organic Foods Production Act of 1990
The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990 (Title 21 of P.L. 101-624, the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990) authorizes a National Organic Program (NOP) to be administe...
The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990 (Title 21 of P.L. 101-624, the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990) authorizes a National Organic Program (NOP) to be administe...
Organoleptic
Organoleptic — relating to the senses (taste, sight, smell, touch) — is a term also used to describe traditional USDA meat and poultry inspection techniques, because inspectors perform a variety...
Organoleptic — relating to the senses (taste, sight, smell, touch) — is a term also used to describe traditional USDA meat and poultry inspection techniques, because inspectors perform a variety...
Other oilseed
In United States agricultural policy, other oilseed is defined in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 101-171, Sec.
In United States agricultural policy, other oilseed is defined in the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 101-171, Sec.
Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers is a program operated by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) of the USDA that provid...
Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers is a program operated by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) of the USDA that provid...
Overall Allotment Quantity
1403), the Overall Allotment Quantity (OAQ) is the amount of domestically-produced sugar that processors of sugar cane and refiners of sugar beets can sell into the U.S. market during a fiscal year.
1403), the Overall Allotment Quantity (OAQ) is the amount of domestically-produced sugar that processors of sugar cane and refiners of sugar beets can sell into the U.S. market during a fiscal year.
Packer concentration
In United States agricultural regulation, packer concentration refers to the degree to which a few large firms dominate total sales within segments of the meat packing industry, which, some farm...
In United States agricultural regulation, packer concentration refers to the degree to which a few large firms dominate total sales within segments of the meat packing industry, which, some farm...
Paid diversion
In United States agricultural policy Paid diversion was a program, repealed by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127), under which farmers were paid to voluntarily take acreage out of production.
In United States agricultural policy Paid diversion was a program, repealed by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127), under which farmers were paid to voluntarily take acreage out of production.
Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Partners for Fish and Wildlife is a voluntary partnership program administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service to provide financial and technical assistance to private landowners who wish to pr...
Partners for Fish and Wildlife is a voluntary partnership program administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service to provide financial and technical assistance to private landowners who wish to pr...
Partners in Quality
Partners in Quality is one of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) process verification programs, which enables fresh produce packing houses that incorporate specified, rigorous quality stan...
Partners in Quality is one of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) process verification programs, which enables fresh produce packing houses that incorporate specified, rigorous quality stan...
Pasture Recovery Program
The Pasture Recovery Program is a program, authorized in the 2001 agriculture appropriations act (P.L. 106-387, Sec.
The Pasture Recovery Program is a program, authorized in the 2001 agriculture appropriations act (P.L. 106-387, Sec.
Payment limitations (agriculture)
In United States agricultural policy, the payment limitation refers to the maximum annual amount of farm program benefits a person can receive by law.
In United States agricultural policy, the payment limitation refers to the maximum annual amount of farm program benefits a person can receive by law.
Performance-based inspection system
The Performance-Based Inspection System (PBIS) is a computer-based system used by USDA’s meat and poultry inspection agency, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The Performance-Based Inspection System (PBIS) is a computer-based system used by USDA’s meat and poultry inspection agency, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Permitted acreage
In United States agricultural policy, permitted acreage refers to the acreage on which a farm program participant was permitted to grow a program crop after satisfying acreage reduction requirements.
In United States agricultural policy, permitted acreage refers to the acreage on which a farm program participant was permitted to grow a program crop after satisfying acreage reduction requirements.
Pesticide Data Program
The Pesticide Data Program (PDP) is a program initiated in 1991 by the Agricultural Marketing Service to collect pesticide residue data on selected food commodities, primarily fruits and vegetables.
The Pesticide Data Program (PDP) is a program initiated in 1991 by the Agricultural Marketing Service to collect pesticide residue data on selected food commodities, primarily fruits and vegetables.
Pesticide Recordkeeping Program
The Pesticide Recordkeeping Program (PRP), authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624, Sec.
The Pesticide Recordkeeping Program (PRP), authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 101-624, Sec.
Plant Protection Act
The Plant Protection Act (part of ) is a US statute relating to plant pests and noxious weeds introduced in 2000.
The Plant Protection Act (part of ) is a US statute relating to plant pests and noxious weeds introduced in 2000.
Plum Island Animal Disease Center
Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) is a United States federal research facility dedicated to the study of animal diseases.
Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) is a United States federal research facility dedicated to the study of animal diseases.
Point farm
Point farms are farms with fewer than $1,000 in sales but that have "points" worth at least $1,000.
Point farms are farms with fewer than $1,000 in sales but that have "points" worth at least $1,000.
Potato Diversion Program
The Potato Diversion Program (PDP) is a USDA program under which farmers are paid to divert potatoes to charitable institutions, livestock feed, ethanol production, and/or render them nonmarketa...
The Potato Diversion Program (PDP) is a USDA program under which farmers are paid to divert potatoes to charitable institutions, livestock feed, ethanol production, and/or render them nonmarketa...
Poundage quota
A poundage quota, also called a marketing quota, is a quantitative limit on the amount of a commodity that can be marketed under the provisions of a permanent law.
A poundage quota, also called a marketing quota, is a quantitative limit on the amount of a commodity that can be marketed under the provisions of a permanent law.
Prevented planting acreage
Prevented planting, under crop insurance, refers to acreage that cannot be planted because of flood, drought, or other natural disaster and so is eligible for indemnification.
Prevented planting, under crop insurance, refers to acreage that cannot be planted because of flood, drought, or other natural disaster and so is eligible for indemnification.
Producer (agriculture)
Producer, in United States agricultural policy, is generally thought of as a farm operator.
Producer, in United States agricultural policy, is generally thought of as a farm operator.
Production contract
In United States agricultural policy, production contracts specify who supplies the production inputs, the quality and quantity of the commodity to be produced, and the compensation for the producer.
In United States agricultural policy, production contracts specify who supplies the production inputs, the quality and quantity of the commodity to be produced, and the compensation for the producer.
Production flexibility contract
In the United States, a production flexibility contract is a 7-year contract covering crop years 1996-2002, authorized by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127) between the Commodity Credit Corporati...
In the United States, a production flexibility contract is a 7-year contract covering crop years 1996-2002, authorized by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127) between the Commodity Credit Corporati...
Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978
The Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978 (PRIA) (P.L. 95-514) defines the current grazing fee formula and establishes rangeland monitoring and inventory procedures for Bureau of Land ...
The Public Rangelands Improvement Act of 1978 (PRIA) (P.L. 95-514) defines the current grazing fee formula and establishes rangeland monitoring and inventory procedures for Bureau of Land ...
Qualified Through Verification
Qualified Through Verification (QTV), one of the United States Department Of Agriculture process verification programs, enables those in the processed fruit and vegetable industry to gain offici...
Qualified Through Verification (QTV), one of the United States Department Of Agriculture process verification programs, enables those in the processed fruit and vegetable industry to gain offici...
Quality Samples Program
The Quality Samples Program (QSP) is a pilot program, started in 2000 and administered by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), that utilizes Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds to reimbu...
The Quality Samples Program (QSP) is a pilot program, started in 2000 and administered by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), that utilizes Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds to reimbu...
Range Improvement Funds
Range Improvement Funds are money collected from livestock grazing on United States federal lands and used for rangeland improvements.
Range Improvement Funds are money collected from livestock grazing on United States federal lands and used for rangeland improvements.
Reduced price meal
Reduced price meal (or reduced price breakfast, lunch, supper, snack) is a term used in the U.S.A. to describe a federally reimbursable meal (or snack) served to a child ...
Reduced price meal (or reduced price breakfast, lunch, supper, snack) is a term used in the U.S.A. to describe a federally reimbursable meal (or snack) served to a child ...
Resettlement Administration
The Resettlement Administration (RA) was a U.S. federal agency that, between April 1935 and December 1936, relocated struggling urban and rural families to communities planned by the federal gov...
The Resettlement Administration (RA) was a U.S. federal agency that, between April 1935 and December 1936, relocated struggling urban and rural families to communities planned by the federal gov...
Resignation of Shirley Sherrod
On July 19, 2010, Shirley Sherrod was forced to resign from her appointed position as Georgia State Director of Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture because of video...
On July 19, 2010, Shirley Sherrod was forced to resign from her appointed position as Georgia State Director of Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture because of video...
Restoration Cost-sharing Agreements
In the United States, Restoration Cost-sharing Agreements are an enrollment option of less than 30 years under the Wetland Reserve Program.
In the United States, Restoration Cost-sharing Agreements are an enrollment option of less than 30 years under the Wetland Reserve Program.
Return flow
Return flow is surface and subsurface water that leaves the field following application of irrigation water.
Return flow is surface and subsurface water that leaves the field following application of irrigation water.
Rural Business Investment Program
The Rural Business Investment Program, established by the 2002 farm bill, (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
The Rural Business Investment Program, established by the 2002 farm bill, (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Rural Community Advancement Program
The Rural Community Advancement Program is a program established by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127, Sec.
The Rural Community Advancement Program is a program established by the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127, Sec.
Rural-Urban Commuting Areas
Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCAs) represent a relatively new categorization of rural areas based on research at the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the United States Department of Agricultu...
Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCAs) represent a relatively new categorization of rural areas based on research at the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the United States Department of Agricultu...
Rural–Urban Commuting Areas
Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCAs) represent a relatively new categorization of rural areas based on research at the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the United States Department of Agricultu...
Rural-Urban Commuting Areas (RUCAs) represent a relatively new categorization of rural areas based on research at the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the United States Department of Agricultu...
Ruth Colvin Starrett McGuire
Ruth Colvin Starrett McGuire was an American plant pathologist.
Ruth Colvin Starrett McGuire was an American plant pathologist.
Safe Meat and Poultry Inspection Panel
The Safe Meat and Poultry Inspection Panel is an advisory panel to review and evaluate inspection policies and proposed changes that the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127, Sec.
The Safe Meat and Poultry Inspection Panel is an advisory panel to review and evaluate inspection policies and proposed changes that the 1996 farm bill (P.L. 104-127, Sec.
Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures is the common name give to the sanitation procedures in food production plants which are required by the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the USDA a...
Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures is the common name give to the sanitation procedures in food production plants which are required by the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the USDA a...
School Breakfast Program
The School Breakfast Program provides federally subsidized breakfasts to children in schools and child care facilities.
The School Breakfast Program provides federally subsidized breakfasts to children in schools and child care facilities.
School meals initiative for healthy children
The school meals initiative for healthy children is an initiative undertaken by the United States] Food and Nutrition Service to revise and update the nutrition standards of school meals and bri...
The school meals initiative for healthy children is an initiative undertaken by the United States] Food and Nutrition Service to revise and update the nutrition standards of school meals and bri...
Section 11 special assistance
Section 11 special assistance refers to the section of National School Lunch Act (P.L. 79-396, as amended) that provides additional cash reimbursements (or so-called special assistance payments)...
Section 11 special assistance refers to the section of National School Lunch Act (P.L. 79-396, as amended) that provides additional cash reimbursements (or so-called special assistance payments)...
Section 15 lands
Section 15 lands are public lands that lie outside a grazing district administered by the Bureau of Land Management under Section 15 of the Taylor Grazing Act of 1934.
Section 15 lands are public lands that lie outside a grazing district administered by the Bureau of Land Management under Section 15 of the Taylor Grazing Act of 1934.
Section 3 lands
Section 3 lands are public lands within a grazing district administered by the Bureau of Land Management under Section 3 of the Taylor Grazing Act of 1934.
Section 3 lands are public lands within a grazing district administered by the Bureau of Land Management under Section 3 of the Taylor Grazing Act of 1934.
Section 502 loans
Section 502 loans are a rural housing loan program, administered by the Rural Housing Service(RHS), authorized under Section 502 of the Housing Act of 1949.
Section 502 loans are a rural housing loan program, administered by the Rural Housing Service(RHS), authorized under Section 502 of the Housing Act of 1949.
Section 504 loans and grants
Section 504 loans and grants are a USDA rural housing repair program authorized under Section 504 of the Housing Act of 1949.
Section 504 loans and grants are a USDA rural housing repair program authorized under Section 504 of the Housing Act of 1949.
Section 514 loans
Section 514 loans are a domestic farm labor housing program authorized under Section 514 of the Housing Act of 1949 and the only nationwide program to provide housing for farm laborers.
Section 514 loans are a domestic farm labor housing program authorized under Section 514 of the Housing Act of 1949 and the only nationwide program to provide housing for farm laborers.
Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
Section 515 Rural Rental Housing is a USDA rural housing program authorized under Section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1485).
Section 515 Rural Rental Housing is a USDA rural housing program authorized under Section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1485).
Section 516 grants
Section 516 grants are a USDA farm labor housing program authorized by Section 516 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.).
Section 516 grants are a USDA farm labor housing program authorized by Section 516 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.).
Section 521 rental assistance
Section 521 rental assistance is rental assistance authorized under Section 521 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.).
Section 521 rental assistance is rental assistance authorized under Section 521 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.).
Section 523 loans
Section 523 loans are a mutual self-help rural housing program authorized under Section 523 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.) and administered by the Rural Housing Service (RHS).
Section 523 loans are a mutual self-help rural housing program authorized under Section 523 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.) and administered by the Rural Housing Service (RHS).
Section 524 loans
Section 524 loans are land acquisition and development loans authorized under Section 524 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.).
Section 524 loans are land acquisition and development loans authorized under Section 524 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.).
Section 533 grants
Section 533 grants are a USDA rural housing rehabilitation program authorized under Section 533 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.).
Section 533 grants are a USDA rural housing rehabilitation program authorized under Section 533 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.).
Set-aside program
In United States agricultural policy, the set-aside program (not used since the late 1970s) was a program under which farmers were required to set aside a certain percentage of their total plant...
In United States agricultural policy, the set-aside program (not used since the late 1970s) was a program under which farmers were required to set aside a certain percentage of their total plant...
Shared Appreciation Agreement
A Shared Appreciation Agreement (SAA) is an agreement between the USDA and farmer borrowers, instituted when a borrower is severely delinquent on making payments on Farm Service Agency (FSA) rea...
A Shared Appreciation Agreement (SAA) is an agreement between the USDA and farmer borrowers, instituted when a borrower is severely delinquent on making payments on Farm Service Agency (FSA) rea...
Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1994
The Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-407) enabled domestic sheep producers and feeders and importers of sheep and sheep products to develop, finance, and ca...
The Sheep Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-407) enabled domestic sheep producers and feeders and importers of sheep and sheep products to develop, finance, and ca...
Short Term Export Credit Guarantee Program
The Short Term Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) is one of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) export credit guarantee programs.
The Short Term Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) is one of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) export credit guarantee programs.
Small farm
The definition of a small farm has varied over time and by country.
The definition of a small farm has varied over time and by country.
Small Hog Operation Payment
The Small Hog Operation Payment (SHOP) is a 1999 program, funded through USDA’s Section 32 account and administered by the Department’s Farm Service Agency, that provided approximately $178 mill...
The Small Hog Operation Payment (SHOP) is a 1999 program, funded through USDA’s Section 32 account and administered by the Department’s Farm Service Agency, that provided approximately $178 mill...
Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance
The Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance Program is a component of the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine.
The Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance Program is a component of the United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine.
SNOTEL
SNOTEL is an automated system of snowpack and related climate sensors operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the United States Department of Agriculture in the Western...
SNOTEL is an automated system of snowpack and related climate sensors operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the United States Department of Agriculture in the Western...
Soil and Water Assessment Tool
Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a free and open source hydrology model and GIS computer simulation sponsored by the USDA.
Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a free and open source hydrology model and GIS computer simulation sponsored by the USDA.
Soil Bank Program
The Soil Bank Program is a federal program (authorized by the Soil Bank Act, P.L. 84-540, Title I) of the late 1950s and early 1960s that paid farmers to retire land from production for 10 years.
The Soil Bank Program is a federal program (authorized by the Soil Bank Act, P.L. 84-540, Title I) of the late 1950s and early 1960s that paid farmers to retire land from production for 10 years.
Soil Survey Program
The Soil Survey Program is a program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to inventory soil resources as a basis for determining land capabilities and conservation treatments that are n...
The Soil Survey Program is a program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to inventory soil resources as a basis for determining land capabilities and conservation treatments that are n...
Soup Kitchen-Food Bank Program
The Soup Kitchen-Food Bank Program was originally authorized under the Hunger Prevention Act of 1988 to buy commodities for soup kitchens and food banks not participating in the Emergency Food A...
The Soup Kitchen-Food Bank Program was originally authorized under the Hunger Prevention Act of 1988 to buy commodities for soup kitchens and food banks not participating in the Emergency Food A...
Standard Reinsurance Agreement
Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA) — The USDA allows private insurance companies that participate in the federal crop insurance program to transfer a portion of their risk to the federal gover...
Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA) — The USDA allows private insurance companies that participate in the federal crop insurance program to transfer a portion of their risk to the federal gover...
State inspection programs
In United States agriculture policy, state inspection programs are the state-run meat and poultry inspection programs to which USDA contributes 50% of the cost.
In United States agriculture policy, state inspection programs are the state-run meat and poultry inspection programs to which USDA contributes 50% of the cost.
State technical committee
State technical committeesare advisory groups to state conservationists (coordinators of all Natural Resources Conservation Service activities within a state) created in the 1990 farm bill and a...
State technical committeesare advisory groups to state conservationists (coordinators of all Natural Resources Conservation Service activities within a state) created in the 1990 farm bill and a...
Statistical Reporting Service
Statistical Reporting Service was established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1446, supp.
Statistical Reporting Service was established by Secretary of Agriculture Memorandum 1446, supp.
Step 2 payments
Step 2 payments are one of the three cotton competitiveness provisions intended to keep U.S. cotton competitive in domestic and export markets (initially authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 1...
Step 2 payments are one of the three cotton competitiveness provisions intended to keep U.S. cotton competitive in domestic and export markets (initially authorized by the 1990 farm bill (P.L. 1...
Strategic grain reserve
The strategic grain reserve is stocks of grain held in reserve intentionally by government programs for the purpose of meeting future domestic and international needs.
The strategic grain reserve is stocks of grain held in reserve intentionally by government programs for the purpose of meeting future domestic and international needs.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides financial assistance for food purchasing to low- and no-income people and families living in the U.S. It is a federal aid prog...
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides financial assistance for food purchasing to low- and no-income people and families living in the U.S. It is a federal aid prog...
Supplier Credit Guarantee Program
The Supplier Credit Guarantee Program (SCGP) is an Export Credit Guarantee Program that covers credit terms up to 180 days.
The Supplier Credit Guarantee Program (SCGP) is an Export Credit Guarantee Program that covers credit terms up to 180 days.
T value
The United States Department of Agriculture defines the T Value as the maximum average soil loss (in tons per year) that will still allow economical maintenance of the current level of productio...
The United States Department of Agriculture defines the T Value as the maximum average soil loss (in tons per year) that will still allow economical maintenance of the current level of productio...
Talmadge-Aiken plants
Talmadge-Aiken plants are the approximately 250 meat and poultry plants in 10 states where USDA has contracted with state agency inspectors to conduct federal inspection activities.
Talmadge-Aiken plants are the approximately 250 meat and poultry plants in 10 states where USDA has contracted with state agency inspectors to conduct federal inspection activities.
Team Nutrition
Team Nutrition is the USDA implementation vehicle for its School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children, begun in 1995.
Team Nutrition is the USDA implementation vehicle for its School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children, begun in 1995.
Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops
Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops — The 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops — The 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec.
Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983
The Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (TEFAA) (P.L. 98-8) was a supplemental appropriations act for FY1983 that among other things explicitly authorized a discretionary commodity d...
The Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (TEFAA) (P.L. 98-8) was a supplemental appropriations act for FY1983 that among other things explicitly authorized a discretionary commodity d...
Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program
The Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a program that evolved out of surplus commodity donation efforts begun by the USDA in late 1981 to dispose of surplus foods (especially...
The Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a program that evolved out of surplus commodity donation efforts begun by the USDA in late 1981 to dispose of surplus foods (especially...
Test and hold
Test and hold is a requirement that federal meat inspectors not apply the “inspected and passed” mark on the carcasses of cattle that have been sampled by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection ...
Test and hold is a requirement that federal meat inspectors not apply the “inspected and passed” mark on the carcasses of cattle that have been sampled by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection ...
Test weight
Test weight refers to the average weight of a cereal as measured in pounds per bushel (1bu.
Test weight refers to the average weight of a cereal as measured in pounds per bushel (1bu.
Three entity rule
The Three entity rule is a rule about farm subsidy payments in the United States.
The Three entity rule is a rule about farm subsidy payments in the United States.
Thrifty Food Plan
The Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) is one of four USDA-designed food plans specifying foods and amounts of foods to provide adequate nutrition.
The Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) is one of four USDA-designed food plans specifying foods and amounts of foods to provide adequate nutrition.
Tobacco Price Support Program
In the United States the Tobacco Price Support Program used a combination of marketing quotas and nonrecourse loans to keep prices stable and higher than they would be otherwise.
In the United States the Tobacco Price Support Program used a combination of marketing quotas and nonrecourse loans to keep prices stable and higher than they would be otherwise.
Tobacco quota
Tobacco quotas (poundage quotas, and in some cases acreage allotments) were a supply control feature of federal price support for tobacco.
Tobacco quotas (poundage quotas, and in some cases acreage allotments) were a supply control feature of federal price support for tobacco.
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, created in 2002 by wide-ranging trade legislation (P.L. 107-210, Sec.
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers, created in 2002 by wide-ranging trade legislation (P.L. 107-210, Sec.
Tree Assistance Program
The Tree Assistance Program (TAP) is a disaster assistance program, administered by the Farm Service Agency, that makes payments for lost orchard trees and vines that produce annual crops.
The Tree Assistance Program (TAP) is a disaster assistance program, administered by the Farm Service Agency, that makes payments for lost orchard trees and vines that produce annual crops.
Triple base plan
In United States agricultural policy, the triple base plan -- also called the flexible base plan -- is a proposal under which farmers who raise program crops would receive program payments...
In United States agricultural policy, the triple base plan -- also called the flexible base plan -- is a proposal under which farmers who raise program crops would receive program payments...
U.S. Department of Agriculture South Building
The U.S. Department of Agriculture South Building is an office building in southwest Washington, D.C., United States, built beginning in 1930 to house the expanded offices of the United States D...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture South Building is an office building in southwest Washington, D.C., United States, built beginning in 1930 to house the expanded offices of the United States D...
U.S. Sheep Experiment Station
The U.S. Sheep Experiment Station (USSES) is an agricultural experiment station focusing on domestic sheep (Ovis aries) which is run by the United States Department of Agriculture's Ag...
The U.S. Sheep Experiment Station (USSES) is an agricultural experiment station focusing on domestic sheep (Ovis aries) which is run by the United States Department of Agriculture's Ag...
U.S. Sugar Program
The U.S. Sugar program is the federal commodity support program that maintains a minimum price for sugar, authorized by the 2002 farm bill to cover the 2002-2007 crops of sugar beets and sugarcane.
The U.S. Sugar program is the federal commodity support program that maintains a minimum price for sugar, authorized by the 2002 farm bill to cover the 2002-2007 crops of sugar beets and sugarcane.
United Brick Corporation Brick Complex
The United Brick Corporation Brick Complex, also known as the New York Avenue Brick Kilns, is an historic industrial site.
The United Brick Corporation Brick Complex, also known as the New York Avenue Brick Kilns, is an historic industrial site.
United States Department of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture is the United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and...
The United States Department of Agriculture is the United States federal executive department responsible for developing and executing U.S. federal government policy on farming, agriculture, and...
United States Department of Agriculture South Building
The U.S. Department of Agriculture South Building is an office building in southwest Washington, D.C., United States, built beginning in 1930 to house the expanded offices of the United States D...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture South Building is an office building in southwest Washington, D.C., United States, built beginning in 1930 to house the expanded offices of the United States D...
United States Forest Service Architecture Group
The United States Forest Service Architecture Group, a department within the United States Forest Service, has cumulatively designed many fire lookout stations and other structures, and the Fore...
The United States Forest Service Architecture Group, a department within the United States Forest Service, has cumulatively designed many fire lookout stations and other structures, and the Fore...
United States National Agricultural Library
The United States National Agricultural Library is one of the world's largest agricultural research libraries, and serves as a national library of the United States and as the library of the Uni...
The United States National Agricultural Library is one of the world's largest agricultural research libraries, and serves as a national library of the United States and as the library of the Uni...
United States National Arboretum
The United States National Arboretum is an arboretum in Washington, D.C., operated by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service as a division of the Henry A. Wa...
The United States National Arboretum is an arboretum in Washington, D.C., operated by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service as a division of the Henry A. Wa...
United States Secretary of Agriculture
The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture.
The United States Secretary of Agriculture is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture.
USDA Forest Svce. Architecture Group
The USDA Forest Svce. Architecture Group, a department within the United States Forest Service, has cumulatively designed many fire lookout stations and other structures, and the Forest Service ...
The USDA Forest Svce. Architecture Group, a department within the United States Forest Service, has cumulatively designed many fire lookout stations and other structures, and the Forest Service ...
USDA Rural Development
USDA Office of Rural Development (RD) is an agency with the United States Department of Agriculture which runs programs intended to improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
USDA Office of Rural Development (RD) is an agency with the United States Department of Agriculture which runs programs intended to improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
Wash versus trim
Wash versus trim is shorthand used to characterize the debate over how this rule has been applied and enforced by USDA in meat and poultry plants.
Wash versus trim is shorthand used to characterize the debate over how this rule has been applied and enforced by USDA in meat and poultry plants.
Water Bank Program
The Water Bank Program (WBP) is a United States program to set aside wetlands for a period of 10 years (renewable) for conservation purposes.
The Water Bank Program (WBP) is a United States program to set aside wetlands for a period of 10 years (renewable) for conservation purposes.
Water Quality Initiative
The Water Quality Initiative is a multi-agency effort, initiated by USDA in 1990, to determine relationships between agricultural activities and water quality, and develop and implement strategi...
The Water Quality Initiative is a multi-agency effort, initiated by USDA in 1990, to determine relationships between agricultural activities and water quality, and develop and implement strategi...
Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program
The Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program, a program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), includes Watershed Operations (under the Flood Control Act of 1944, P.L. 78...
The Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program, a program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), includes Watershed Operations (under the Flood Control Act of 1944, P.L. 78...
Wetlands Reserve Program
The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property.
The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property.
WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is a federal assistance program of the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for he...
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is a federal assistance program of the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for he...
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program is program established by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the Farm Bill) to promote voluntary implementation of on-farm manag...
The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program is program established by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the Farm Bill) to promote voluntary implementation of on-farm manag...
Wildlife Services
Wildlife Services is the program that provides Federal leadership and skill to resolve wildlife interactions that threaten public health and safety and agricultural, property, and natural resources.
Wildlife Services is the program that provides Federal leadership and skill to resolve wildlife interactions that threaten public health and safety and agricultural, property, and natural resources.
William Saunders (botanist)
William Saunders (December 7, 1822 – September 11, 1900) was a botanist, nurseryman, landscape gardener, landscape designer, and horticulturist.
William Saunders (December 7, 1822 – September 11, 1900) was a botanist, nurseryman, landscape gardener, landscape designer, and horticulturist.
World Agricultural Outlook Board
The World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB), as part of the USDA's Office of the Chief Economist, coordinates the USDA's commodity forecasting program; monitors global weather and analyzes its i...
The World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB), as part of the USDA's Office of the Chief Economist, coordinates the USDA's commodity forecasting program; monitors global weather and analyzes its i...
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) is a monthly report published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) providing comprehensive forecasts o...
The World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) is a monthly report published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) providing comprehensive forecasts o...
Zero tolerance (trade)
In food safety policy, a zero tolerance standard generally means that if a potentially dangerous substance is present in or on a product, that product will be considered adulterated and unfit fo...
In food safety policy, a zero tolerance standard generally means that if a potentially dangerous substance is present in or on a product, that product will be considered adulterated and unfit fo...