The Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions shows that farmland values rose in the third quarter of this year. The value of non-irrigated cropland rose by at least 12…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…the Oct. 25, 2021, Federal Register. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and…
White House Likely to Remove Some Tariffs on China
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Bloomberg that the Biden Administration would likely remove some punitive tariffs on Chinese imports. She says there is an ongoing process to try…
Getting a Second Chance With USDA Programs
…intended purposes. It also serves as a way to improve the administration and application of assistance offered through the programs. Because programs are administered on a national scale, feedback from…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
…returning to an “overly complicated” interim water rule. Duvall says, “Overreaching regulations create major permit backlogs for the federal government and result in long delays for farmers and ranchers working…
Wheat Industry Leaders Meet in Kansas City, Talk Shipping
…during the meetings. One of the keynote speakers, Esther George, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said, “Supplier delivery times have slowed dramatically, not only…
Dairy Export Issues Highlighted During White House Roundtable
Dairy export issues were one of the many aspects discussed during a recent virtual roundtable focused on supply chain challenges. Members of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force…
Farm Households Received Estimated $2,100 From Economic Impact Payments
In 2020, U.S. family farm households received $4.3 billion in federal assistance during the Coronavirus pandemic from Economic Impact Payments. Researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service say the estimated average…
Almond Update: Export Delays and What’s on The Horizon
…the End of the Tunnel? on day two of The Almond Conference. Some of the scheduled speakers include Shadrack Scheirman from the Federal Maritime Commission, Joshua Woods from Blue Diamond…
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
…water users and water agencies who contract with the State and Federal water projects.” However, there is some concern as to how the recent breakdown in cooperative negotiations will impact…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…per certification category that includes crop, livestock, wild crop, handling, and State Organic Program fees. The funding support will cover costs including application fees, inspection fees, and state and federal…
Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table
…the industry segment. The Trump administration’s harder line on trade, continued by the current administration, has led to mixed results for U.S. agriculture. Ag exports to China have flourished under…
County Committee Elections Begin for Farm Service Agency
…local FSA county office or be postmarked by December 6. Committee members are responsible for the local administration of federal farm programs. Director of Sustainability for Western United Dairies and…