Groups React to Announcement of COVID-19 Relief for Farmers

NPPC Statement on USDA COVID-19 Relief Package (NPPC) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a COVID-19 relief package that includes $3 billion in planned agricultural product purchases and $1.6 billion in direct payments to hog farmers, including payment limitations of $125,000 per commodity and $250,000 per individual. Industry economists conservatively estimate that hog farmers will lose $37 per …

ASA Survey: Soy Farmers Concerned About COVID-19

Washington, D.C. April 20, 2020. Stress levels are high among America’s soybean farmers. The terms “stress,” “anxiety,” and “concerns over mental health” were used dozens of times in an informal survey released this week by the American Soybean Association (ASA). The survey was an initiative of the ASA COVID-19 Task Force, a 12-person group formed in March consisting of ASA …

How to Grow an Aromatic, Tasty Perennial

Cathy Isom has the planting particulars as well as other things you need to know about how to grow an aromatic, tasty perennial in your garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lemon balm has a lemon-scent that is refreshing and perfect for both hot and cold drinks, as well as added to poultry and meat dishes. It’s …

Perdue Outlines Basics of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) on Friday. This new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers and consumers in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. President Trump directed USDA to craft this $19 billion immediate relief program to provide critical support to our farmers and …

More Warehouse Capacity

The United States Warehouse Act (USWA) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to license warehouse operators who store agricultural products. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, the number of functional units were up last year. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …

Farm Income Drop Could Top $20 Billion

(NAFB) — A new economic analysis says crop and livestock farmers are in for much lower incomes in 2020. A DTN report says crop farmers are projected to see an $11.85 billion in revenue during 2020, while livestock farmers are projected to drop a combined $20.24 billion in receipts this year. Early analysis from the University of Missouri’s Food and …

Perdue Says There’s Plenty of Food

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says there’s no shortage of food in this country, that it’s just taking the food system a little time to adjust to the new demand situation. Gary Crawford has the story. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told reporters at the White House this week that it’s taking a little bit of time for the food system to …

USDA’s Dairy Outlook Shows Lower Demand and Prices

We are all hearing the stories about what is happening to the dairy industry due to the Covid 19 pandemic. So as Stephanie Ho reports, USDA’s latest outlook for dairy is calling for lower numbers. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski has a detailed look at price reductions across all milk classes. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Farmers, Ag Industry Groups Scrambling for Aid

(NAFB) — The Small Business Administration has been slow to approve many agricultural banks under the new Paycheck Protection Program. Politico says that the program has been overwhelmed with applications and is expected to run out of its initial $350 billion as soon as this week. “There’s a lot of farmers out there trying to line up for the funding,” …