…equate to $4.7 billion more rural infrastructure projects than were funded last year. The total FY18 investment in rural communities’ infrastructure through USDA programs will total $13.5 billion. Finally, the…
President Trump Signs Omnibus
…funding for a wide array of federal programs within USDA, the Food and Drug Administration and other departments and agencies. While Farm Bureau supported the legislation, the group noted it’s…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach announced that USDA is allocating almost $70 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support to Relieve Veterinarian Shortage Situations
…and training; and rural practice enhancement. NIFA reviews proposals submitted to its competitive grant programs through an external peer review process. Specific details on panel meetings, review formats, and evaluation…
Perdue Comments Regarding Omnibus Spending Bill
…important boost as we look to improve the economy in rural America. Finally, the omnibus clears away red tape for participants in conservation programs by exempting them from having to…
Culver’s Launching Third Annual #FarmingFridays Project
…release adds. Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project works to ensure that we continue to have enough food to feed our country’s growing population by supporting agricultural programs that teach smart…
House Committee Seeking Reauthorization of Animal Drug Legislation
…animal drugs, including generic animal drugs, which are used to support the agency’s approval and market introduction programs. The National Pork Producers Council supports the reauthorization effort, as the group…
South Korea Adopts New Poultry Import Policy
…one of the most stringent surveillance, eradication, and monitoring programs in the world when it comes to avian diseases. “I want to thank our administration for their efforts in working…
USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea
…with positive detections will help keep trade flowing,” said Greg Ibach, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. “The new science-based agreement will allow unaffected U.S. producers to keep…
CDFA Works to Reinstate Emergency Pest Management Protocols
…injunction against certain CDFA programs was filed by a collection of organizations that includes Californians for Pesticide Reform and the Environmental Working Group. “This is just another avenue that the…
House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan STRESS Act to Help Farmers
Lawmakers in the House this week introduced legislation to provide farmers with stress assistance programs. The Stemming the Tide of Rural Economic Stress and Suicide, or STRESS Act, seeks to…
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
…located in a specific part of the country may be eligible for ad-hoc disaster payments even if a loss was not experienced on the farm. Under crop insurance programs a…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…40 educational sessions, along with a keynote address by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Commodity Classic co-chair Paul Taylor of Illinois says organizers were “very pleased” with attendance. Established in 1996,…
Hartzler Introduces Legislation to Address Broadband in Farm Bill
…she says would make necessary changes to existing Rural Utilities Telecommunications programs to ensure rural Americans aren’t left behind in the digital age. Hartzler says she plans to work with…