…available for conservation programs, but without a farm bill, the Department of Agriculture’s authority to operate the programs expires. The bill’s Foreign Market Development program, deemed critical to developing new…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
Greg Ibach, Under Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs, announced USDA’s four overarching goals for advancing animal disease traceability to protect the long-term health, marketability…
Trade Mitigation Package Now Covers Almonds, Cherries
…significant economic losses and long-term damage to trade markets than what will be covered by the relief programs. “We remain hopeful for a quick resolution to the broader trade disputes…
Foreign Market Development Faces Funding Gap
…Shearer. That situation also would complicate the Trump Administration’s plans to help farmers hurt by retaliatory tariffs through the increase of trade promotion programs. The potential funding gap happens because…
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
…long run to help American farmers compete globally. These programs will assist agricultural producers to meet some of the costs of disrupted markets. The sign-up period for MFP for other…
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
…decreased regulations will help local school districts reduce food waste and costs and will increase student participation in school meal programs.” “As directors of large urban school nutrition programs, we…
Industry Groups Encourage Participation in On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…Agriculture’s (CDFA) educational outreach program. The reviews were part of CDFA’s Produce Safety Program, which is designed to help prepare agricultural operations for compliance with the Food Safety Modernization’s Act (FSMA)…
Farm Bill Delay Possible as Deadline Looms
…we actually need an extension.” Disagreements remain regarding conservation programs and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is the biggest issue to resolve. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
USDA Announces Investment to Expand Markets for Specialty Crop and Other Farmers
…grant programs. The funding supports a variety of locally-led projects intended to expand markets for local food promotion and specialty crops. “Every state has agricultural priorities that contribute to the…
U.S. Ag Coalition Sponsors U.S.-Cuba Business Meetings
…USDA export promotion programs to be used in Cuba. Coalition chair Paul Johnson says the event “will help inform and connect the people who can work to make those things…
Agri View: Feeding the Hungry
…It is getting harder to feed people right here at home. Every town, every city, every community, all have programs to try to get food to those that do not…
Conaway Offers SNAP Compromise
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway has offered up what he calls a “significant compromise” on nutrition programs in the farm bill. Conaway declined to get into specifics with Politico,…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
…rural America, featuring resources for rural communities and individuals facing the crisis; and prioritized investments in two key grant programs to address the crisis in rural places. For more information…
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…by streamlining regulations for four Rural Development loan guarantee programs. “At USDA, we know that for many rural communities the regulations that govern our programs can be outdated and difficult…