Agriculture Must Be Included in Disaster Loan Program
April 2, 2020 |
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Thirty-one agriculture organizations and businesses are calling on the U.S. Small Business Administration to include agricultural businesses in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, as intended by Congress in the CARES Act.
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State Department Clears the Way for Agriculture Workforce
March 27, 2020 |
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WASHINGTON, DC – March 27, 2020 – The U.S. State Department revised its restrictions on the processing of visa applications submitted by farm workers in Mexico after hearing concerns that the restrictions would lead to a farm worker shortage in the U.S. Consular officers can now waive the visa interview requirement for eligible first-time and returning H-2A and H-2B applicants, making more workers in the H-2 program available while prioritizing public health.
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Farm Bureau Continues Tradition of Giving Back to Hungry Americans
Long-running ‘Harvest for All’ Program Benefits Local Communities
March 27, 2020 |
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The farm and ranch families of Farm Bureau donated 26.3 million pounds of food and raised more than $494,000 to assist hungry Americans in 2019 as part of the organization’s “Harvest for All” program. Combined, the monetary and food donations totaled the equivalent of 24.5 million meals.
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Coronavirus Aid Package Critical for Farmers
March 25, 2020 |
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The coronavirus aid package negotiated by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and agreed to by Senate leaders and the White House will help ensure farmers and ranchers are able to continue feeding America in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Congress Urged to Grant CCC Authority
March 23, 2020 |
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Congress must act to ensure the Commodity Credit Corporation has the authority and funding to assist farmers and ranchers facing serious cash flow challenges.
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