To get around the shutdown, SNAP benefits will be paid nearly two weeks early The Trump administration will release an estimated $4.8 billion to SNAP recipients on January 20, nearly two weeks early, to ensure they get their February food stamps despite the partial government shutdown, announced Agriculture Secretary Sonny… Continue reading
Trump tariff payments and E15 take a hit from shutdown The partial government shutdown is putting a kink in the Trump tariff payments to farmers and it could prevent the EPA from approving the sale of E15 by the summer, as promised by President Trump. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge… Continue reading
Federal nutrition assistance at risk in a long-running shutdown Two of the major public nutrition programs, SNAP and WIC, could run out of money if the partial government shutdown persists into February and beyond, affecting millions of people. While the USDA says funding is assured for this month, it is… Continue reading
As House Agriculture chairman, Peterson plans extensive oversight hearings Incoming Agriculture Committee chair Collin Peterson spelled out an ambitious plan for hearings on topics from the farm economy and the trade war to rural broadband and a review of Sonny Perdue’s decision to move two USDA agencies out of Washington…. Continue reading
Shutdown likely to delay crucial USDA reports Barring a breakthrough in negotiations between the White House and Congress, the partial government shutdown will force the USDA to delay next week’s scheduled release of potentially market-moving reports that take a final look at the 2018 crops and provide the first hints… Continue reading
USDA says it will deliver on Trump request for 5-percent spending cut Under orders from President Trump to cut spending by 5 percent, the USDA may try to slash the taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance program, eliminate a green-payment program, or take an ax to its research agencies, if recent proposals are… Continue reading
(TDA) – As you gather with family and friends this holiday, consider toasting with something produced by your Texas neighbors with these wines and spirits made throughout the state. (Some selections were sent for editorial consideration.) Vineyards have thrived throughout Texas for 350 years, with 4,500 acres of farmland devoted to… Continue reading
After a bit of wrangling and posturing, Congress has finally passed a new farm bill and President Donald Trump has signed it into law. So, what does this mean for dairy? For farmers, the new bill includes overhauled risk management programs that are reported to be more affordable and accessible… Continue reading
The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, known as the 2018 farm bill, has now been made official after being signed by President Donald Trump today. It was a long and strenuous process drafting a version that both congressional houses could agree to. The farm bill will ultimately cost $867 billion… Continue reading
Christmas and other December holidays are steeped in a variety of traditions, but perhaps there is no other time of the year when celebrations revolve so strongly around U.S. agricultural products and thoughts of farm life. Christmas and holiday cards, trees, meals—all focal points of the holiday season—have strong ties… Continue reading
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