Articles tagged under: Bill Northey
New MFP Payments Based on a Single County Rate
Published May 23, 2019
The new round of trade-related assistance totals $16 billion with $14.5 billion going to Market Facilitation Program payments. Rather than different rates for the various commodities, USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey said farmers will now be paid based on a single…What USDA Learned from the 2018 MFP Payments
Published May 17, 2019
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey said it was hard to deliver the 2018 Market Facilitation Program in a fair way. "Some producers still had old crop on…More Details Revealed on USDA Trade Aid
Published May 14, 2019
Trade aid details are still being finalized. On Tuesday, USDA officials hinted at what could be coming in aid for farmers. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney told reporters the new aid package would be…USDA Looking to Fill Local Staffing Needs
Published March 6, 2019
USDA is in the process of implementing the new farm bill, but there is a shortage of local workers to help farmers. USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey told National Farmers Union members USDA is working…From NPPC to USDA
Published March 1, 2019
Dave Warner is the new director of external affairs for USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation mission area. In this role, Warner will work for Undersecretary Bill Northey. Warner has been in a communications role for the National Pork Producers Council…USDA Hosts First Farm Bill Implementation Event
Published February 28, 2019
The USDA held the first farm bill implementation listening session Tuesday, focusing on farm production and conservation. The USDA heard feedback on crop insurance, the Agricultural Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Agriculture groups urged…MFP Adjustments Could Address Regional Differences
Published November 11, 2018
By the first week of December, USDA is expected to announced the next round of Market Facilitation Program payments. “We’ll likely see a second half payment similar to the first half, but we haven’t done that math yet,” said Bill…Northey Offers Perspective on Market Facilitation Program
Published September 15, 2018
To determine the payment rates for the Market Facilitation Program, USDA used a formula that considers the export losses associated with trade tariffs. "In this case, you've got to have trade to be impacted," said Undersecretary Bill Northey. "That's why…Local Farmers Meet with Northey
Published September 14, 2018
A group of local farmers met with USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey Tuesday, prior to the Big Iron Farm Show. American Crystal Sugar Company Board Chairman and Fisher, Minnesota farmer Curt Knutson tells RRFN trade is still top-of-mind for farmers, including…