Articles tagged under: USDA
ERS and NIFA Will Relocate to Kansas City Area
Published June 13, 2019
USDA picked the Kansas City area to relocate the Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says Kansas City provides a win-win, maximizing mission function and providing an affordable cost of living. The…Perdue Promises Trade Assistance as “Quickly as Possible”
Published June 13, 2019
While few details are still available, the proposal for USDA's latest round of Market Facilitation Program payments is currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget. Speaking to reporters in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue…Comments Sought on Livestock Dealer Trust Study
Published June 13, 2019
USDA is conducting a study to improve recovery of livestock in the case of no payment. This study on Dealer Statutory Trust comes as a result of the 2018 Farm Bill. Under current law, producers are not automatically entitled to…USDA Trade Advisory Committees Named
Published June 12, 2019
The USDA’s new agricultural policy committee features some familiar names. That list includes National Cattlemen’s Beef Association past president Kevin Kester, National Farmers Union senior vice president Rob Larew, National Milk Producers Federation President/CEO Jim Mulhern, U.S. Wheat Associates President…USDA Lowers U.S. Corn Acres and Yield in Latest Report
Published June 11, 2019
USDA reduced U.S. corn acreage by three million acres and lowered corn yield to 166 bushels/acre in its latest report. Commodity Risk Management Group market analyst Mike North explains the significance of the corn yield and acreage shift. "This confirms…House Lawmakers Press for More Info on MFP 2.0
Published June 11, 2019
House lawmakers want more information on the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments. They asked specific questions of Chief Ag Negotiator Gregg Doud and USDA Under Secretary Ted McKinney during a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday. Missouri Representative…Corn Production Expected to Decline for 2019/20
Published June 11, 2019
According the USDA supply/demand report, U.S. corn production for 2019-2020 is expected to decline 1.4 billion bushels. That would bring production to 13.7 billion bushels, which compares to a pre-report estimate of 14.2 billion bushels. Unprecedented planting delays will be…MN Farmers Talk MFP, Prevent Plant and More with House Ag Chair
Published May 30, 2019
A group of about 250 farmers met in Marshall, Minnesota for a Town Hall discussion with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. Peterson spent a lot of time discussing the new Market Facilitation Program. Peterson made it clear to farmers…NDFB Expresses Concern with Trade Assistance
Published May 29, 2019
USDA is making up to $16 billion in trade-related assistance available for farmers this year. NDFB President Daryl Lies appreciates the efforts by the administration to improve market availability. However, Lies says there is concern with government payments causing market…