…pandemic. A total of $16 billion has been allocated for the program. The CFAP criticism is compounded by previous aid programs for American farmers and ranchers that were initiated in…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…evident amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Several lawmakers, state attorneys general, and President Donald Trump all pointed to a need for more oversight in the beef industry, calling for an investigation…
Report Shows 2020 as Being ‘A Great Time for Organics’
…continues to grow.” The organic industry struggled with the same issues the conventional produce industry was challenged by when the COVID-19 pandemic created disruption in the food supply chain. “We’ve…
Resilience 2020 Expands to Highlight Sustainability of Cattle Industry
…respond to the current pandemic is available online. Listen to the radio report below. Resilience 2020 Expands to Highlight Sustainability of Cattle Industry About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…matter is expected to be made sometime in late July. CCGGA has provided important information to use as focal points in any comments sent to USDA. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
…pandemic,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said in a press release. “Contact your FSA county office today to complete enrollment before June 30. This can be done in concert with filing…
Details of How CFAP is Assisting Cotton Industry
…has been dispersed. The program is providing direct assistance to producers of multiple commodities who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President of Washington Operations for the…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…care. “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends your ongoing work to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bipartisan efforts in Congress have delivered critical resources and support to individuals…
Secretary Perdue Highlights Coronavirus Assistance Success
…make up for damages incurred as a result of the pandemic, USDA will continue working to make the program more helpful for the industry. “There’s always things that you miss…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-11-20
…a significant impact on the ag industry, a new proposal that could spark carbon markets for growers, and how the pandemic presents a challenge when it comes to availability of…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…pandemic. She noted that students are currently preparing scenarios on how Agribusinesses will be able to adapt to changes in purchasing behavior due to the pandemic. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
The Western View: Cease-Fire Ahead in the Water Wars?
It’s been a year of surprises, one thing after another – a pandemic that shut down the world, a murder hornet that suddenly appeared in the north woods, rioting in the…
The Paycheck Protection Program Gets More Flexibility
…that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today, I have signed into law H.R. 7010, the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020” (the “Act”). The Act provides…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…this critical industry weather the current pandemic so they can continue to plant and harvest a safe, nutritious, and affordable crop for the American people,” Perdue said in a news…