USDA Inks $300 Million Software Agreement with Palantir Technologies
The US Department of Agriculture and Palantir Technologies, a software firm, revealed the signing of a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
The release stated that the agreement seeks to support the National Farm Security Action Plan (NFSAP) and will also update the methods by which USDA provides services to farmers in the United States.
Palantir announced it will supply operational software to help the USDA enhance service delivery for both farmers and government field personnel.
The BPA will enhance Palantir's current collaborations with USDA's "Landmark" system and will assist the "One Farmer, One File" program. The statement mentioned that Landmark is allowing USDA to change the way farmers report their acreage by utilizing self-service digital tools.
"Safeguarding America's farmland equates to safeguarding America, and this initiative provides USDA with the insight and agility required to secure our food resources," stated USDA Chief Information Officer Sam Berry.
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USDA ensures that crop and livestock insurance information is easily available and usable by enabling customers to swiftly estimate premiums, find agents, and obtain files as needed. USDA provides two primary forms of financial assistance: loans and grants. The Disaster Resource Center offers guidance on preparing, recovering, and fostering long-term resilience in times of disasters and emergencies.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Lieutenant General William H. recently U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) commanding general “Butch” Graham officiated the groundbreaking for the new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas.
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USDA is collaborating with USACE to build this facility, a key element of Secretary Rollins’ five-part strategy to address New World Screwworm (NWS), enhancing the country’s domestic ability to shield livestock, wildlife, and public health from this significant threat.