economic assistance

Agreement Reached with Economic Assistance for Farmers

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Farm Bill, Funding, Legislative

Many in agriculture were disappointed with the recent breakdown of congressional discussions on the inclusion of economic assistance for farmers in upcoming appropriations legislation. But that all changed late Tuesday as Congressional leadership finally were able to agree on including emergency economic assistance for farmers. Tyron Spearman has more details. Read more on this here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …

economic assistance

Disappointment with Lack of Economic Assistance for Farmers

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Legislative, Peanuts

Many in agriculture are disappointed after the recent breakdown of congressional discussions on the inclusion of economic assistance for farmers in upcoming appropriations legislation. Tyron Spearman reports this includes the United States Peanut Federation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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USDA Awards Grants to Support Private Forestland Management

Dan Agri-Business, Forestry, Funding, USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced awards of nearly $335 million to help strengthen financial incentives for private forest landowners to manage their forests sustainably and to permanently conserve private forests in partnership with states. Of the total funding, nearly $210 million was awarded as competitive grants to state agencies, for-profit entities and a broad array of non-profit organizations. These …

commodity groups

Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays

Dan Agri-Business, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), American Soybean Association (ASA), Economy, Farm Bill, Funding, Legislative, National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)

Farmers across the United States are facing growing financial pressures, and commodity groups are stepping up their calls for economic assistance as Congress continues to deliberate on a new farm bill. Organizations representing a wide array of crops and livestock have expressed concern over declining farm incomes, rising production costs, and the uncertainty stemming from the expiration of the previous …

replant payments

USDA to Enhance Support for Farmers with Increased Replant Payments

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, USDA-RMA

The USDA is bolstering support for farmers facing crop setbacks by announcing an increase in replant payments for most producers beginning with the 2026 crop year. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who need to replant insured crops damaged by early insurable causes of loss.  The enhancement in replant payments underscores the Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) commitment …

NRCS

Record Year for NRCS Program Acreage Enrollment

Dan Agri-Business, Conservation, Environment, Funding, USDA-NRCS

Fiscal Year 2024 proved to be a banner year regarding acres enrolled in the various USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Over eleven million acres were enrolled this past fiscal year. That’s NRCS Chief Terry Cosby. He talks about the investments in various programs in FY 2024 and their role in increasing acreage enrollment in the suite of NRCS offerings. While …

recovery

Farm Recovery Center Events Continue this Week in Florida

Dan Agri-Business, Florida, Funding, Hurricane, USDA

Federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), along with numerous Florida agencies and nonprofit organizations are giving producers in the3 state a chance to learn more about programs and resources available for hurricane recovery. This is being done through events being held at in Florida at participating in multiple Farm Recovery …

disaster tax relief

Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Economy, Funding, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The U.S. Senate has passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). The legislation, in addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, also provides tax relief for cattle producers who received payments due to wildfires. Previously, these payments counted as taxable income, meaning producers who already suffered from disasters were hurt again by having their relief …

USDA Provides Additional Flexibilities to Respond to 2024 Hurricanes

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), Forestry, Funding, Hurricane, USDA-FSA, USDA-NRCS

Expedites Emergency Conservation and Disaster Recovery Payments for Producers in Nine States Impacted by Hurricanes in 2016 to 2023 (USDA-FSA/WASHINGTON/Dec. 5, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is taking steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton allowing the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to expedite approval of payments …

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Valent Offers Financing Programs for Growers

Dan Agri-Business, Field Crops, Funding, Peanuts

For peanut growers looking for help when it comes to financing next year’s crop, there are options being made available. Valent Market Segment Manager, Vincent Restucci, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how their financing programs work. To learn more, go to valent.com and click on Resources, then Programs & Offers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …