…the Farm Bill. Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota said he believes it continues to get more unlikely that a farm bill will be completed this year. “The dysfunction…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers increases in the minimum wage rate and change to overtime, Farm Bill extension,…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…$5.8 billion to the farm sector in 2020. The PPP was a non-USDA assistance program for small businesses adversely affected by the pandemic. Total Federal Government payments to the farm…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…Cheyne welcomed additional funding for food assistance programs, emphasizing the crucial role of U.S. wheat farmers in addressing global hunger needs. USW Chairman Michael Peters highlighted the positive impact of…
New Rules and Standards to Impact Ag Businesses
…illness standard. “That’s going to be something else that growers and hullers and anybody with any kind of farm shop or gin or huller are going to have to address….
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $1.77 billion this year for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). With more than 667,000 participants, CRP has dispersed payments to farmers…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
…in Farming Act. The OFF Act would make some changes to checkoff organizations. After that aired, Sabrina heard from a farmer and organization leader who is in favor of the…
California Well-Represented in Southeast Asia Trade Mission
…agribusinesses are set to embark on a trade mission from October 30 to November 3. The focus is to expand export opportunities for U.S. food and farm products within the…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…of the Department’s efforts to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry on working lands. More than 667,000 participants received payments from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for their voluntary conservation efforts…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…organic groups led by OTA. Other supporters include the National Organic Coalition, the Organic Farmers Association, the Organic Produce Association, and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. International Fresh Produce…
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices Decline After Volatile Week
…Israel. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices Decline After Volatile Week Sabrina Halvorson National…
Generic Vs. Brand Names in Groceries
…brands, this disparity tends to grow quickly when the discount on generic or store-brand foods is doubled from 15 percent to 30 percent. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting….
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…ranchers who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021. The deadline to request records from USDA’s Farm Service Agency for use in applications has also been…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
Another delay for the farm bill, as the House must now spend time electing another Speaker after the ousting of Representative Kevin McCarthy of California. The 2023 walnut acreage and…