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House Farm Bill Vote Surprises and Disappoints
…the Farm Bill vote where House Democrats stood, as many in the party had voiced their criticism of stricter work requirements in the food stamp program known as the Supplemental…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…get their best ideas aligned with good agronomy, engineering and financial help, John and his farming partners, Teresa Kurtak and Mike Irving, called Jim Howard with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation…
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…League; STOP Foodborne Illness; and The Pew Charitable Trusts. The National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments, a national food safety regulatory program that includes state milk regulatory agencies, dairy companies…
House Expects Farm Bill Vote on Friday
…to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Several moderate Republicans oppose the bill for the same reason. Hardline conservative House members says the SNAP changes aren’t strict enough and the bill…
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…SAM registration is still required for the following: Partnership agreements entered through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) All agreements with eligible entities under the Farm and Ranchland Protection Program…
Cotton Producers Reminded of May 31 CGCS Deadline
Cotton producers are being reminded that sign-up for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Cotton Ginning Cost Share (CGCS) program now runs until May 31, 2018. Under the program, which…
USTR To Review Thailand’s GSP Trade Benefits
…urging the Trump administration to withdraw or limit the benefits Thailand receives under the preferential trade program, which gives duty-free treatment to certain goods entering the United States. The program…
Senate Farm Bill Markup Expected Soon
…the House have refused to support the Republican-led effort in the chamber because of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Nationwide Reveals Most Common Agribusiness Insurance Claims
Motor vehicle accidents top the list of insurance claims in farming in agribusiness. Accident scene involving a tractor overturn fatality. Photo courtesy of Iowa FACE Program. A statement from Nationwide…
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
…overseen the program under the direction of USDA. It would have assessed organic producers with annual gross revenues of more than $250,000 to fund the program, which OTA estimated would…
OTA Comments on USDA Halting Organic Checkoff Proposal
…USDA says the decision is “based on uncertain industry support” for the program and “substantive issues” with the proposed program. The Organic Trade Association however says the USDA actions reflects…
Farm Bill May Have Enough Votes in House for Passage
…vote against the legislation by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Democrats remain opposed to the stricter work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program as part of the Republican-drafted farm bill….
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…Marketing and Regulatory Programs mission area. “During his many years at the department, Bruce Summers has earned a reputation for excellence and effectiveness,” Secretary Sonny Perdue said. “As the Acting…