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Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers

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Register by February 22! The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hosting a listening session for initial input on the 2018 Farm Bill. USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take into account stakeholder input when making discretionary decisions on …

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Federal Government Reopens for Now

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After a month-long shutdown, the federal government reopens officially for three weeks following an announcement from President Donald Trump. The 800,000 federal workers who have been on furlough will be receiving back pay for the days that offices were closed due to the shutdown. The funding will keep the government running until Feb. 15. “I am very proud to announce …

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Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA

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The second round of trade mitigation payments will be coming to aid farmers and ranchers affected by the trade retaliation from other countries.  U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue made the announcement today after being authorized by President Donald Trump.  It will be the final round of trade mitigation payments that were originally announced back in July in response to …

Hurricane-Ravaged Florida Farmers Wonder Who’s Listening

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By Gary Cooper While much of mainstream news seems to be stuck on mid-term campaign coverage, thousands of rural farm families severely impacted by Hurricane Michael are starting to wonder if their words are even being heard. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam hosted an agricultural listening session late Tuesday afternoon in Blountstown that attracted several hundred family farmers to share …

Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown

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(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Friday outlined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services available in the event of a government shutdown. “USDA is committed to safeguarding life and property through the critical services we provide – and should the government shut down, we will continue to do just that,” said Secretary Perdue. “I am proud of …