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Northey Acknowledges Prevent Plant Challenge

Published Yesterday

USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey confirms with the Red River Farm Network the way the new Market Facilitation Program is structured requires a planting of acres to participate. Northey acknowledges other support available for farmers…
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Disaster Relief Bill On Hold

Published Yesterday

Texas Representative Chip Roy blocked the disaster relief bill in the House on Friday. He objected to a unanimous consent vote. The disaster aid package passed in the Senate with an 85-8 vote on Thursday. The total cost for the…
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Local Farmers Still Want Trade Over Aid

Published Yesterday

Kulm, North Dakota farmer Josh Gackle was at the White House for President Trump’s Market Facilitation Program announcement Thursday. He is grateful for the help from the administration, but like many farmers, would prefer trade to aid. Gackle participated in…
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NAWG Weighs In on New MFP Program

Published Yesterday

The National Association of Wheat Growers joined President Trump at the White House for the new trade mitigation package announcement. CEO Chandler Goule says he is glad the administration has potentially offered better payments in the new Market Facilitation Program.…
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USMCA Promoted in White House Event

Published Yesterday

In addition to the announcement on trade assistance, President Donald Trump addressed a variety of other issues in the White House briefing. That includes the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. "We're fixing broken trade deals to open markets for American exports including the…
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Crop Must be Planted to Receive MFP Payment

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The prevented plant decision may be influenced by the new trade mitigation plan. USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson emphasized farmers will need to plant a crop this spring to be eligible for payments. "You will not receive a payment if…
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Dairy Industry Waiting for More Details

Published Yesterday

Hog and dairy farmers will receive support through the Market Facilitation Program. Pork producers will receive a payment based on their inventory within a certain timeframe. For dairy farmers, the payment will be based on production history. National Milk Producers…
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