…farm income is forcing the need to reassess Farm Bill programs sooner rather than later. Senators say however, those discussions seem much more likely next spring. Energy and tax incentive…
Availability of Additional Farm Loan Funding
…can switch between the programs. This ability to switch between programs means the SBA programs can provide a financing alternative for agricultural producers when their lender is unable to close…
U.S. Senators Urge Investigation into Canada’s Dairy-Pricing Policies
…dairy products. The U.S. Dairy Export Council in response to the letter says Canada has created a “deeply problematic” track record of instituting programs to “intentionally create roadblocks to dairy…
Almond Board: Almond Achievement Award Nominations
…Rebecca Bailey, programs coordinator, industry relations with the Almond Board of California, reminds us how the Almond Achievement Award recipient is selected and how you can nominate someone. Almond Board…
USDEC, NMPF Laud Senators for Urging Investigation
…According to the senators, these programs incentivize Canadian processors to use Canadian milk and dairy inputs, penalizing them for the use of imported dairy products. “We are particularly concerned about…
Computer “Nudges” Help School Lunch Choices
…more vegetables and 37-percent more low-fat milk than the control group. Researchers are hopeful the methods give school lunch programs and parents potential tools to help children eat more nutritious…
Low Wheat Price Support Needed in New Farm Bill
…will improve farm safety net programs, as well as maintain the already successful programs. As a grassroots, membership-based organization, NAWG relies on input from wheat growers to proactively address wheat…
Making it Easier to Donate Excess Food
…do that but we can help offset that and that makes it better for everybody.” Brislain said he’s seen a lot of support for the donation programs from the farming…
USDA Buying Eggs to Ease Surplus
…prices. USDA says the products will go to various food nutrition assistance programs, and to charitable institutions. The actual dollar amount spent will depend on bid prices received after a…
State Seeks Way to Solve ‘A Big Biomass Problem’
…money, because there are some equally good greenhouse gas-reducing programs out there, but we think policymakers need to look at what the short-term, immediate crisis need is first,” said Julee…
Algeria Returns to U.S. Corn
…seeking to capture through marketeting. Among the Council’s coming programs are procurement courses for Algerian buyers of U.S. corn, and a workshop to continue to provide traders with the latest…
Farm, Dairy Groups Praise USDA Surplus Cheese Purchases
…Margin Protection Program—through December 16th. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked with AgNet West News Director Sabrina Hill to explain the programs….
Federal Ag Spending to Increase Through 2018
Spending on farm programs by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is projected to increase $1 billion this year, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The CBO this week projected spending…
NMPF Statement on Decision to Purchase Cheese to Help Dairy Farmers
“We appreciate the prompt action taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today to purchase $20 million worth of cheese products to donate to food assistance programs, following the request…