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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.
USDA to Purchase $25M of Fresh Citrus
California Ag Today
According to USDA Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt, the purchases come at a critical time, as recent hurricanes have significantly impacted parts of the citrus industry.
Discrimination Lawsuit Triggers USDA Payments
California Ag Today
The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program.
USDA to Pay Out in Discrimination Lawsuit
Southeast Regional Ag News
Breaking it down by state, USDA shows this impacting 6,494 producers and 4,413 planned producers in Alabama, 329 producers and 217 planned producers in Florida, and 1,191 producers and 979 planned producers in Georgia.
A $1 Trillion Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
The 2023 Farm Bill will be the first in history to cost over $1 trillion according to John Newton, chief economist for the Senate Agriculture Committee. Much of the increase comes from more money for SNAP.
California Cattlemen's Rancher Technical Assistance Program
California Ag Today
I’m joined by California Cattlemen’s Foundation’s Noah Lopez with the Rancher Technical Assistance Program, who spoke with me at the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association April Meeting.
SNAP and the Farm Bill Timeline
Southeast Regional Ag News
There’s an increasing likelihood that the next Farm Bill will be written during a time of high commodity prices.
Ag Lawmakers on the Next Farm Bill
California Ag Today
The farm bill is set to expire this year, pushing many lawmakers to narrow in on legislative priorities. The Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program has been an important and polarizing topic on previous Farm Bills.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
Farm of the Future
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
CFAP Deadline Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
With recent changes to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program that covers more commodities for financial relief, Senator Judy Warnick is out encouraging farmers to check and see if they qualify before the August 28th deadline.