USDA launches Emergency Commodity Assistance Program to aid farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the rollout of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), a ...
Sen. Durbin says USDA cuts could put struggling families at risk of going hungry
Senator Dick Durbin says struggling Illinois families are at risk of going hungry as the threats of more cuts loom over the ...
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Agricultural producers have until April 15 to enroll in USDA's Key Commodity Safety Net programs for the 2025 crop year
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs ...
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Ohio Department of Agriculture celebrates National Agriculture Month
The Ohio Department of Agriculture celebrated National Agriculture Month on Friday with a Supermarket Showdown. Local leaders ...
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Meat packing plant workers worried over USDA allowing faster line speeds
A recent USDA move to extend waivers allowing faster line speeds in meat processing plants, and in time make them permanent, ...
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Farmers are reeling from Trump’s attacks on agricultural research
A "rollercoaster" of funding cuts and layoffs have gutted critical agricultural research projects across the nation.
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USDA funding cuts jeopardize food security in Kern County
Across the nation, food banks are bracing for a ripple effect from a massive funding halt by the U.S. Department of ...