U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. specialty crops are seeing new opportunities in global markets. Vietnam opened to U.S. mandarin exports, with potential trade estimated at $5 million.

🚨 $1.625 billion is available to specialty crop farmers through USDA's Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program. These payments provide financial support to allow producers to pay for production and marketing inputs in the face of significant market disruptions and elevated input costs during the 2025 growing season. The deadline to apply is Aug. 7, 2026.

On June 1, producers with a http://Login.gov account can access and submit their pre-filled application at fsa.usda.gov/ascf, and beginning June 8, producers can request their pre-filled application from their USDA Farm Service Agency county office. Payments will be issued as applications are submitted and approved, beginning as early as the first week of signup.

🔗 https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/05/29/usda-announces-enrollment-period-and-payment-rates-specialty-crop-farmers

Big wins for U.S. cotton! 💪 By adding 30 million base acres to ARC/PLC, this provides a much-needed foundation for producers to stay competitive and secure.

🔗https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/cotton-plan.pdf

New World screwworm is NOT in the U.S. and the U.S. Department of Agriculture continues to deploy proven technology and nationwide outreach to stay ahead of this pest and protect livestock, pets, wildlife, and people.

Preparedness starts with awareness, so get the facts:https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nws-myth-busters.pdf

The Great American Cotton Plan puts farmers first. 🚜🇺🇸

Through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act and targeted policy wins, the Trump Administration is reviving the U.S. cotton sector, supporting rural communities and lowering costs on everyday essentials.

Here’s how we're doing it ➡️ https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/05/28/usda-launches-great-american-cotton-plan-revitalize-cotton-farm-economy

Subscribe for the latest on recalls and public health alerts. Stay updated, stay safe.🔗https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls

U.S. pork exports continued to grow in key global markets. In the first 2 months of 2026, exports reached $1.2 billion, up 4% by value. Growth in Mexico and stronger sales to Japan and South Korea supported continued demand for U.S. pork.

BIG announcement in Pennsylvania with Secretary Duffy and U.S. Department of Transportation: we are waiving hours-of-service rules for fertilizer deliveries to help get critical supply to American farmers faster during spring planting season. 🇺🇸

This is another major action from the Trump Administration to lower fertilizer costs and support the farmers who feed America.

✔️ Hours-of-service waiver for fertilizer deliveries
✔️ Jones Act suspended to move already more than 65,000+ tons of ammonia from port to port
✔️ Phosphate & potash added to Critical Minerals List
✔️ Expanding long-term American fertilizer production
✔️ Bringing up to $9 billion back into the U.S. for domestic fertilizer production

Under President Trump, the entire federal government is working to put American farmers first.

Standing with our Pennsylvania farmers! 🌾🇺🇸

Today, Secretary Rollins announced disaster assistance for Pennsylvania producers impacted by devastating spring freezes with a signed a disaster designation for 17 counties following crop damage from below-freezing temps on April 19–21, 2026.

She joined Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. for a roundtable discussing disaster relief and important actions to lower input costs, strengthen the farm economy, and protect the future of family farms.

🔗 https://usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/05/26/secretary-rollins-signs-disaster-declaration-pennsylvania-counties

Today on Memorial Day, we pause to honor the extraordinary courage and selfless sacrifice of our nation’s fallen heroes — the brave men and women who answered the call of duty and laid down their lives so that America could remain free. 🇺🇸

From the battlefields of the past to the fight for liberty today, their devotion to our country reminds us what true patriotism looks like. These American heroes didn’t just defend our land… they defended our way of life, our Constitution, and the God-given rights that make this the greatest nation on earth.

May God bless our military heroes, their loved ones, and the United States of America.