…The conservation title will help producers access technical and financial assistance to carry out multiple conservation practices on their land and water. The bill includes an amendment from Rep. Mike…
House Passes 2018 Farm Bill
…challenges facing the nation’s farmers and ranchers, while making significant investments in opportunities for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. Upon passage, House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (TX-11)issued…
USDA Supports Local Foods in Schools through Farm to School Grants
…supporting operations, planning, purchasing equipment, developing school gardens, cultivating partnerships, and implementing farm to school programs. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers 15 nutrition assistance programs, including the National…
Enrollment for Safety Net Coverage Ends August 1
…August 1, 2018. Producers on a farm that is not enrolled for the 2018 crop year will not be eligible for financial assistance from the ARC or PLC programs should…
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
…insects are essential partners to farmers and ranchers in production much of our food supply. The state of California provides producers with conservation assistance to promote wise stewardship of lands…
Grassley Owns Lone Committee Vote Against Senate Farm Bill
…this week, Grassley stated: “I do not believe in unlimited subsidies,” mentioning those included in the House bill. Grassley says farm programs “should provide temporary, limited assistance,” and later announced…
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill
…month, we are hoping a final measure will pass Congress by this fall.” The Senate bill also contains conservation provisions that will help producers access technical and financial assistance to…
House Farm Bill Still Uncertain
…work requirements included in the House version of the bill under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Senate leadership expressed hope that the Senate could pass its version of the farm…
Trump Administration Planning USDA Reorganization
The Trump Administration is planning to put together a government reorganizing report that would include shifting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program away from the USDA and into the Department of…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…to improve SNAP participants’ path to sustainable employment Protecting food assistance for families and expanding access to healthy foods Reducing burdensome paperwork for seniors in need of assistance Strengthening Voluntary…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB). USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development;…
Agri View: Farm Bill Debate Goes On
Everett Griner takes a look at a section of the 2018 Farm Bill causing much debate. Everett talks about the food assistance programs in today’s Agri View. The next Farm…
Last Chance to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…these critical data, they risk being underserved in farm programs, disaster assistance, agricultural research, education, local policies, and business; it is imperative that we hear from everyone.” Federal law, Title…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), provides participants with annual rental payments and cost-share assistance. Landowners enter into contracts that last between 10 and 15 years. CRP pays producers who…