Farmers and ranchers who are struggling with current market conditions can expect coronavirus assistance payments to come next month as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that was…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) on Friday which will provide support to farmers, ranchers, and consumers who are struggling due to COVID-19. …
Food Security is National Security
…and ranchers across the nation, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse says we’d otherwise be in a pickle, “We would not be able to function if we did not have a strong,…
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Named to Economic Revival Group
…have been chosen by President Trump to join the Great Economic Revival Industry group focusing on agriculture. America’s farmers and ranchers are deeply committed to feeding the nation during this…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…the bill package, we have not seen details and need to have further discussions.” He added, “But clearly, farmers and ranchers are rightfully concerned with their ability to keep their…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
…requirements are being waived. “RMA is making some further adjustments to assist the crop insurance industry and America’s farmers and ranchers,” RMA Administrator Martin Barbre said in the announcement. “We…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…letter. “We urge you to set the highest priority on getting these critical dollars into farmer’ and ranchers’ hands absolutely as soon as possible. This must be the Department’s #1…
Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust Aims to Help Ag
…the effort has already garnered significant support from donors and substantial interest from farmers and ranchers who need assistance. “Farmers and ranchers all across the country have seen their primary…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…when noted items were out of stock or customers were limited to the number of items they were allowed to purchase. For ranchers like Moller, whose cattle depend on him…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…farmers and ranchers. “Millions of producers will need help with cash flow given the rapid and unanticipated decline in commodity prices, the likely closure of ethanol processing plants, the effective…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…Endangered Species Act is an issue that has frustrated America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers for far too long. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are cutting the red tape to unleash…
Farmers Could Potentially Be Looking at Another MFP Roll Out
…benefits farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, as we go through this crisis.” NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to the full report below. AgNet West Today ~ 3.25.2020 Danielle Leal…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…issues for farmers and ranchers as American health officials continue efforts to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. AFBF was invited by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide feedback on…
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
…flexibilities to deliver programs on behalf of producers, just as they have in past situations, such as natural disasters. Farmers and ranchers are resilient and FPAC agencies will continue to…