Articles tagged under: Commodity Credit Corporation
Ag Infrastructure Remains Vital to U.S.
Published Yesterday
At a recent Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee meeting, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven stressed the importance of the U.S. Ag infrastructure. "To have that network is incredibly important in itself. Highest quality, lowest cost food supply in the world with…CCC Funds to be Used to Address Drought, Supply Chain Disruptions, ASF
Published September 29, 2021
The USDA has unveiled a $3 billion plan to address the drought, animal diseases and supply chain issues. Drought recovery and water management, African Swine Fever prevention and ag market disruption relief efforts will all receive $500 million apiece. USDA…Senate Ag Committee Has Nomination Hearing for USDA General Counsel
Published May 30, 2021
The Senate Agriculture Committee considered the nomination of Janie Simms Hipp for USDA’s General Counsel on Thursday. In the hearing, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven asked Hipp about the legality of using Commodity Credit Corporation funds to establish a carbon…Senate Ag Committee Eager to Hear from Ag Secretary Nominee
Published February 1, 2021
The Senate Agriculture Committee will hear from Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack on Tuesday. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman said the committee is eager to get Vilsack's confirmation through…CCC Pushback Could Show Up Again
Published September 23, 2020
The Russell Group President Randy Russell expects the pushback over the Commodity Credit Corporation to resurface during the next farm bill debate. "It's inviting people to look at the CCC and what it funds," says Russell. "While this may be…CR Includes Funding for CCC
Published September 23, 2020
On a 359-to-57 vote, the House passed a continuing resolution Tuesday evening that keeps the government funded through December 11. The bill does include $21 billion for the Commodity Credit Corporation and $8 billion in nutrition assistance which was left…Farm Assistance Included in COVID Bill
Published July 28, 2020
The Senate GOP coronavirus relief package includes $20 billion in direct funding for agricultural assistance. When combined with the $14 billion that has already been authorized for the Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA will have a total of $34 billion in…Senate Continues Work on Fourth COVID-19 Relief Bill
Published July 22, 2020
The Russell Group President Randy Russell said there will be several provisions to help agriculture in the Senate’s phase four COVID-19 package, including biofuels aid and reimbursement for livestock producers who had to euthanize healthy animals during the pandemic. "I…Deciding How to Use Replenished CCC Funds
Published July 2, 2020
An additional $14 billion is available to replenish the Commodity Credit Corporation this month. That money can be used a few different ways to help farmers. including the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. "The question is do we use the $14…