Articles tagged under: CFAP
Equity Sought in CFAP Program
Published June 24, 2020
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is seeking equity in the next round of coronavirus relief. NDSA Executive Director Julie Ellingson says the deadlines for eligibility and payment rates for the CFAP program. "A steer that was sold on February 14,…A Look at the Third Week of CFAP Sign-Up
Published June 15, 2020
The USDA has processed just under 20 percent of the $16 billion in direct payments currently available in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. That’s according to the latest data from the USDA Farm Service Agency. In the first three weeks…Bison Industry Continues to Seek COVID-19 Related Assistance
Published June 1, 2020
Several agriculture-related industries, including bison producers, asked and did not received aid from the most recent U.S. economic relief bill. Over the past six weeks, carcass prices for bison have declined rapidly since the coronavirus pandemic hit. National Bison Association…Rural Perspectives
Published June 1, 2020
Some of the specifics of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program are still being sorted through. AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Tangen says one question revolves around the sale of grain. Another question many farmers in parts of…Sunflower Growers Eligible for Coronavirus Assistance
Published May 27, 2020
Enrollment is open for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program through USDA. National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken says sunflower growers can reap the benefits of the program. "With the CFAP, there is a $2 per hundredweight payment. The CCC…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published May 26, 2020
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi outlines the bump in crude oil and NASDAQ. CFAP, MFP, PP are also part of the discussion.CFAP Signup Set to Begin May 26, Program Details Released
Published May 19, 2020
Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will begin after Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 26. That is according to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who says $16 billion in direct payments will be sent to farmers as soon as one…