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Discrimination Lawsuit Filed

Published June 17, 2025

A Wisconsin dairy farmer is behind a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration. Adam Faust claims the government is discriminating against white farmers. The lawsuit cites the Dairy Margin Coverage program, where he is charged a $100 administrative fee, but…

USDA Makes Discrimination Payments

Published August 1, 2024

USDA has delivered $2.2 billion in payments to farmers and ranchers who faced discrimination in the Farm Service Agency loan process. "Through the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, 43,244 applicants will be receiving resources," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The discrimination included…

New Rule Added to Packers and Stockyards Act

Published March 6, 2024

USDA announced a new rule to the Packers and Stockyards Act. The Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Rule aims to provide clearer standards and protect producers from discrimination, retaliation, and deception in livestock and poultry markets. "This is going to…

Discrimination Dollars Available

Published July 7, 2023

Farmers who faced discrimination through USDA loan programs can now apply for financial assistance. A total of $2.2 billion in funds are available in the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which was funded by last year’s Inflation Reduction Act. The Biden…

Articles tagged under: discrimination

Discrimination Lawsuit Filed

USDA Makes Discrimination Payments

New Rule Added to Packers and Stockyards Act

Discrimination Dollars Available

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