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May 28, 2020 | News Releases
A battle over a farmer’s right to use and care for his own land is one step closer to being resolved. A determination by the director of USDA’s National Appeals Division admonishes the Natural Resources Conservation Service for failing to obey its own rules, favoring a farmer who battled NRCS for more than a decade. The decision is a welcome signal that concerns from across the countryside about NRCS conservation compliance are being heard.
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May 28, 2020 | Newsline
Consumers and farmers have a new way to connect in getting meat on dinner tables. Micheal Clements has more.
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May 26, 2020 | Newsline
Lawmakers are considering changes to the Paycheck Protection Program which may help farmers and ranchers. Micheal Clements has more.
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May 21, 2020 | Newsline
The Department of Agriculture will open enrollment for coronavirus-related aid to farmers next week. Micheal Clements has more.
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May 19, 2020 | Newsline
Following years of depressed prices and trade concerns, the number of farm bankruptcies is rising. Micheal Clements has more.
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May 19, 2020 | News Releases
The American Farm Bureau welcomes the announcement by President Trump detailing how the $16 billion in direct payments to farmers from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will be distributed.
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May 14, 2020 | Newsline
COVID-19 is changing the outlook for supply and demand for farm products. Micheal Clements has more.
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May 14, 2020 | News Releases
The USDA announced changes to its biotechnology regulations SECURE rule. The revised rule will encourage innovation of new plant breeding techniques while safeguarding our food supply.
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May 12, 2020 | Newsline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the approval of $1.2 billion in contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Chad Smith has more.
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May 12, 2020 | News Releases
Addressing anticipated $50 billion decrease in state transportation revenues due to COVID-19 seen as vital to funding needed repairs and modernization to improve rural conditions, support economic recovery and boost safety.
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