Articles tagged under: USDA
Working Out the Details of USDA’s Aid Package
Published August 3, 2018
There are still unknowns on USDA’s aid package, but North Dakota Senator John Hoeven confirmed with the Red River Farm Network Friday the Farm Service Agency met with state staff in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this past week to review…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 3, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to authorize up to $12 billion in programs to help farmers meet the costs of disrupted commodity markets. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says…Next Week’s Report Focuses on Survey-Based Data
Published August 2, 2018
USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service has scouts in the field and talking with farmers, gathering data for next week’s crop report. NASS Crops Branch Chief Lance Honig says the August report is the first survey-based report of the season. "Certainly since…Infrastructure Funding Available for Rural Communities
Published July 31, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $4 billion available for rural communities and water districts to apply for loans to improve or rebuild infrastructure. Eligible rural communities and water districts can apply online for funding to maintain, modernize or…Developing the Plan for Emergency Aid Package
Published July 26, 2018
USDA Undersecretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Bill Northey is working on the logistics for the market facilitation program. These direct payments will be made through the Farm Service Agency. "Toward the end of August, we'll be able to…Farmers Just Want Access to Markets
Published July 25, 2018
More details of USDA’s trade assistance funding will be released in the next few weeks. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven explains why $12 billion is offered. "The administration estimates the impact of the retaliatory trade measures that have…Sign-Up Program Details for USDA Program TBD
Published July 24, 2018
USDA’s Chief Economist Rob Johansson says USDA is working on details of a sign-up program. This will be part of a rule making action in a few weeks with estimated payment rates. USDA’s Assistant Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs Brad…USDA Shares Short-Term Assistance Plan
Published July 24, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told reporters Tuesday the USDA plans to use up to $12 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to help farmers in tough trade times. "It's important to note that this is a short term solution that…Cold Storage Report Confirms Record Meat Supplies
Published July 24, 2018
There is a record amount of meat in cold storage. USDA reports as of June 30, there’s eight percent more beef supplies in cold storage than one year ago at 448.6 million pounds. Total red meat supplies in freezers are…