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From Farms to Food Banks: USDA Announces $263 Million Plan
California Ag Today
The Department of Agriculture will purchase dairy, legumes, nuts, and more to help producers and communities in need.
Peanut Producers Set to Receive $55.65 Per Acre
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA announced payment rates under the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, with payments expected by February 28, 2026.
USDA Shares Plans for Dairy Support and Food Assistance
California Ag Today
Officials say the changes could affect producers while helping supply food banks nationwide.
USDA Expands Dairy Coverage and Food Aid
Southeast Regional Ag News
The department says the moves are meant to support producers while improving access to nutritious food.
Drought Triggers Disaster Declaration for Alabama Counties
Southeast Regional Ag News
Nineteen counties are now eligible for federal assistance after severe drought conditions.
Time to Turn in Ballots
Southeast Regional Ag News
Eligible producers should act now in the FSA county committee elections.
Your Ballot Matters in California
California Ag Today
FSA county committee elections give California producers a voice in federal programs.
What’s Really Stressing America’s Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
New University of Georgia research shows how treating financial strain can ease stress and protect farmer wellbeing.
Rollins Challenges California Agricultural Land Proposal
California Ag Today
USDA Secretary urges Governor Newsom to abandon a land equity proposal under review by California lawmakers.
USDA Details Bridge Payments for Southeast Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
The agency outlines how $12 billion in temporary aid is expected to reach row-crop producers in the Southeast.
USDA Rolls Out Major Bridge Aid for Farmers
California Ag Today
New $12 billion package offers broad relief to growers facing rising costs and volatile global markets.
USDA to Purchase Surplus Fruit for Nutrition Programs
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA’s planned thirty million dollar fruit purchase is expected to draw close attention from citrus producers across the Southeast.
SNAP Uncertainty Raises Conver for Diary Producers
Line on Agriculture
The National Milk Producers Federation emphasizes the importance of SNAP, particularly for purchases of fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese, and the WIC program.
Florida Program Helps Landowners Combat Southern Pine Beetle Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Applications are open through November 14 for Florida’s 2025 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program.
US Corn Exports Good, USDA Announces more ECAP Payments
Line on Agriculture
US Corn is moving, and a second round of Commodity Assistance Program payments is being made available by USDA.
Corn Exports Up, USDA to Issue A Second Emergency Payment
Line on Agriculture
An update on US corn exports, and the USDA has announced a second round of payments under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program.
Farm Bureau on USDA Layoffs, Office Closures, Consolidations
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation wants to make sure that farm programs remain efficient and effective for farmers despite talks of county office closures and staff layoffs.
Empowering Agriculture: FL Leadership, GA Dialogue & Southeast Relief
Southeast Regional Ag News
From the Woman of the Year in Agriculture to $10 billion in direct payments, here are headlines from across the Southeast.
Details Out on New USDA ECAP
Line on Agriculture
The Emergency Commodty Assistance Program is now available for sign-up.
An "Easier" Farm Bill in 2025?
Southeast Regional Ag News
With the election over and the GOP winning Senate control, one Republican senator expects a farm bill to come easier in 2025 but still predicts a big fight over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding.