…for agricultural applications, and providing a clear definition for “primary place of residence” in the SBA statute. “The CARES Act is a lifeline for farmers and ranchers struggling to stay…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…farmers and ranchers, as well as $3 billion to be used for the purchasing of agricultural products. CFAP has payment restrictions of $125,000 per commodity and a total of $250,000…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…relieve some of the pressure put on farmers and ranchers. Congress has authorized several stimulus packages in an attempt to keep the agricultural industry solvent, with billions of dollars being…
Week in Review: Employers Could Bear COVID-19 Costs, Valley GSPs Overly Optimistic
…a bit overly optimistic in their approach to water management and direct payments to farmers and ranchers for losses incurred because of COVID-19 will be coming in the weeks ahead….
USDA Taking Proposals for Buy Fresh Program
…Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Deputy Administrator David Tuckwiller said that the agency will be working diligently to help American farmers and ranchers get their products to those in need. “We…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
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…