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Senate Passes USDA Funding and Farm Bill Extension in Measure to Reopen Government As part of efforts to reopen the federal government, the U.S. Senate has passed a funding measure that provides USDA appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and includes an extension of farm bill programs set to expire at the end of the year. The measure also extends federal …
Day 42 of the Government Shutdown: USDA Funding Nears Restoration, Crop Report Still Coming It’s day 42 of the partial government shutdown, but there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel — though not without a few more delays. Enough Senate Democrats have broken from their voting bloc to allow a continuing resolution (CR) to reach the Senate …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Research That Drives Industry Innovation The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) plays a vital role in advancing research and innovation within the Florida cattle industry. By funding projects that address key production and environmental challenges, the Board enables researchers to develop the preliminary data often required to secure larger-scale funding from state and federal agencies. …
USDA Extends Emergency Livestock Relief Program Deadline to November 21, 2025 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the sign-up deadline for the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) has been extended to November 21, 2025. The original deadline of October 31 was pushed back due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, allowing producers additional time to complete their …
USDA Announces Partial Funding for SNAP Benefits During Federal Government Shutdown As the federal government shutdown continues, the future of SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) has been a major topic of concern nationwide. Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will partially fund SNAP after judicial rulings required the agency to continue the program …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funds Research That Impacts the Future of Florida’s Cattle Industry Florida’s cattle industry is a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural heritage, and its future depends on innovation, sustainability, and research-driven progress. The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) plays a vital role in funding studies and initiatives that help cattle producers adapt to modern challenges, improve herd …
Alabama Receives $519,000 in USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $519,000 to Alabama through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). This funding will support 14 projects designed to enhance the competitiveness, marketing, education, and research of Alabama’s growing specialty crop sector. …
USDA Resumes FSA Operations, Allowing Peanut Farmers to Access Critical Loans After weeks of uncertainty caused by the government shutdown, the nation’s peanut farmers are finally getting some good news. The shutdown had prevented the industry from securing essential farm loans or placing peanuts in the loan program to receive the minimum price of $3.55 per ton. “Because of the …
USDA Resumes Farm Service Agency Operations Amid Government Shutdown While the government shutdown continues to affect many areas of the federal government, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the resumption of core operations at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) — a move welcomed by producers and commodity groups alike. The shutdown had forced the closure of many federal …
Southeastern Commissioners of Agriculture have joined their counterparts from across the country in urging the Trump administration to include the forestry industry in the forthcoming agricultural relief package. In a joint letter addressed to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the commissioners emphasized the need to support one of the nation’s most vital renewable resource …
