…the effects of the lapse in federal funding as best we can, and we are happy to announce the reopening of FSA offices for certain services. The FSA provides vital…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
…that can be performed at all locations. “At President Trump’s direction, we have been working to alleviate the effects of the lapse in federal funding as best we can, and…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
As the government shutdown continues, it has now officially reached an unfortunate milestone as being the longest shutdown ever recorded. As lawmakers continue to disagree about funding priorities many analysts…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
…form that he will sign, we are doing our best to minimize the impact of the partial federal funding lapse on America’s agricultural producers,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…
How Ag is Affected by Governor Newsom’s Budget
…$21.4 billion-dollar surplus, the largest projected surplus since at least 2000, the budget contains some significant investments in agricultural programs. The budget calls for nearly $566 million in funding for…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
…Using existing funds, we were able to keep FSA offices open as long as possible, but unfortunately had to close them when funding ran out. We will therefore extend the…
Farm Bill Strengthens Efforts of Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
…to leverage tax-payer dollars with additional funding. In fact, we bring in more than a one-to-one match on our funding,” FFAR Executive Director Sally Rockey described how that funding is…
CA Water Plan Update 2018 Open for Public Comment
…as water managers and policy-makers in the development of the draft Update 2018. Update 2018 contains recommended actions, funding scenarios, and an investment strategy to strengthen efforts to address some…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today detailed which functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will remain available in the event of a lapse in government funding. “There…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…helping U.S. agricultural exporters develop new markets. A total of 71 organizations have applied for the program, submitting requests totaling more than $600 million, for funding that will be allocated…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…intended to keep the American agricultural industry secure. “By signing this bill, we are protecting our crop insurance programs and funding that producers rely on in times of disaster,” President…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…both MPP and the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program. Trade promotion programs will be receiving full funding in the farm bill, and land and water conservation programs will also continue…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
…in funding for organic and specialty crops, actually research in general, they’re authorized higher. Now of course the next step is fighting for appropriations.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…More than 70 organizations applied for the program and FAS will be announcing ATP funding awards at the start of the new year. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…