…to participate in the program, which is underwritten by individual and industry donations. Ag Leadership is considered to be one of the premier leadership programs in the United States. Since…
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
…long run to help American farmers compete globally. These programs will assist agricultural producers to meet some of the costs of disrupted markets. “These programs will allow President Trump time…
ASTA Outlines Priorities for Final Farm Bill
…Garza Emerging Markets Program (EMP). The proposed language would also provide funding for the merged programs at or above current levels. This funding is critical for the continued success of…
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…our decades-long programs that offer more than $700 million per year for modern broadband e-Connectivity in rural communities. In the coming months, USDA will almost double these longstanding programs with…
Senator Sanders Wants Big Companies to Pay for SNAP
…Sanders says the goal is to “force corporations to pay a living wage and curb roughly $150 billion in taxpayer dollars that go to funding federal assistance programs for low-wage…
Producers Welcome Help But Want End To Trade Disputes
…of Agriculture today announced details of a $12 billion aid package for U.S. agriculture, including a nearly $559 million purchase of pork for federal nutrition assistance and child nutrition programs,…
USDA Announces Trade Relief Details
…by trade fluctuation. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will dispense those commodities through various nutrition assistance programs such as the Emergency Food Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. FAS…
USDA Announces Section 32 Beef, Chicken Purchases
The Department of Agriculture will purchase U.S. beef and chicken for nutrition assistance programs. The purchase intent follows a $50 million purchase announcement of milk for nutrition programs earlier this…
Animal Ag Groups Ask for Permanent Funding for Disease Preparedness
A coalition of animal agriculture stakeholders is seeking permanent funding for disease preparedness programs in the farm bill. In a letter to the farm bill conferee members, who will be…
BASF Closes Acquisition of Bayer’s Vegetable Seeds Business
…with over 100 unique breeding programs in more than 15 crops. Closing of the acquisition allows Bayer to begin integrating Monsanto. The sale of the vegetable seeds business was a…
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
…relief programs, accessible foreign workforce and reliable water supplies. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Congressman David Valadao Visit HMC Farms in Kingsburg, Ca. Accompanying Perdue were Congressmen Jim Costa,…
USDA Forest Service Announces New Strategy for Improving Forest Conditions
…Service non-fire programs to cover firefighting costs. The product of more than a decade of hard work, this bipartisan solution will ultimately stabilize the agency’s operating environment. Finally, because rising…
Answer Upcoming NASS Survey; It Impacts Your Bottom Line
…farmers as results of the confidential NASS crop survey play a key role in determining the implementation of farm payments and programs, including the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program (county option),…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Joint Industry Safety and Health Council. The companies were honored in recognition of their outstanding performance through the implementation of innovative and effective employee safety and health programs. “Our industry…