Farm Aid

It’s expected that Congress will take up the issue of another round of COVID-19 stimulus assistance later this month, but will agriculture receive any assistance? Discussions around another round of assistance look at the most urgent needs across the country, what some have called a “skinny bill”, which at this point does not appear to include the farming sector. Central Washing ...

Commodities across the country are hurting because of the coronavirus pandemic. And while the federal government is prepared to spend billions to help farmers and producers through this unprecedented time, many are concerned it won’t be enough. ...

House Appropriations Committee Chair Nita Lowey of New York is proposing to block a White House request regarding its farm trade aid program.  A Washington Post review of the draft legislation says it would potentially mean trouble for President Trump’s ability to direct aid payments to thousands of American farmers.  A key Re...

House Appropriations Committee Chair Nita Lowey of New York is proposing to block a White House request regarding its farm trade aid program.  A Washington Post review of the draft legislation says it would potentially mean trouble for President Trump’s ability to direct aid payments to thousands of American farmers.  A key Re...

On Monday, Ag Secretary Sonny Purdue announced plans for nearly $12 billion in assistance for farmers impacted by retaliatory tariffs by China.   “President Trump has been standing up to China, and other nations, sending a clear message that the United States will no longer tolerate the unfair trade practices,” Perdue said.   The pla...

Agriculture groups welcomed the aid offered by a USDA relief package announced Monday, but urged the administration to end trade disputes.  Pork exports are one of the hardest-hit export categories, as U.S. pork exports to China are down significantly for the year, with the value falling 9% through June.  The dro...

A poll by Morning Consult and Politico shows nearly six in ten voters favor President Trump’s $12 billion plan to provide aid to farmers suffering from his trade policy.  Nearly 2,000 registered voters were surveyed, and 57% either somewhat or strongly support the farmer aid package that was announced a week ago.   Suppor...

Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid annual concert over the weekend in Pennsylvania served Certified Humane meats as part of its “Homegrown Concessions.  Niman Ranch partnered with Legends Hospitality to feature “foods sourced from family farms committed to sustainability and offering a fair price to growers,” according to organizers.  Meatingplace reports that ...

The National Farmers Union and Farm Aid groups have partnered to send 275 farm families to Washington D.C. this week to seek help for farmers struggling through the current economic downturn.  Both organizations say America’s farmers can’t afford to wait for assistance until after the November election. They’re asking ...