Expert Speaks on Specialty Crops in the Farm Bill

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative, Specialty Crops

There are extra considerations for specialty crops when creating farm bill priorities. It wasn’t until 2008 that Specialty Crops were specifically included in the Farm Bill with the introduction of the Horticulture Title. However, Jacqlyn Schneider, FGS Global partner for food and agriculture, and a former top aide to Senate Ag Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, explains specialty crops have had other …

Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative, Specialty Crops

Few programs within the farm bill are designed for specialty crops, and even fewer are designed specifically for specialty crops. However, the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program is just that, and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance wants to keep the program how it was intended twenty years ago. TASC was first passed in the 2002 farm bill. …

SNAP Work Requirements in Farm Bill Discussions

Dan Agri-Business, Farm Bill, Legislative

As lawmakers continue early work on shaping the 2023 farm bill, one of the bill’s biggest programs continues to create a divide. Nutrition programs account for about 80 percent of the farm bill, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest food assistance program administered by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Lawmakers on both sides of the …

Peanut Grower Participates in Farm Bill Hearing

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative, Peanuts

The Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade held a hearing in Washington D.C. this week entitled “Commodity Programs, Credit, and Crop Insurance – Part 1: Producer Perspectives on the Farm Safety Net.” Tyron Spearman reports a grower from Georgia was there representing the U.S. Peanut Federation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

A Strong Farm Safety Net is a Priority

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative, Peanuts

Listening sessions continue across the country concerning the 2023 farm Bill. And Tyron Spearman reports many are noting the importance of a strong safety net for farmers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Industry Requests for the Farm Bill

Dan Farm Bill, Legislative, Peanuts

Listening sessions continue across the country to discuss the 2023 Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has information about what the peanut industry is encouraging lawmakers to include in the new bill. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farm Bill Listening Session: Farmers Voice Concerns to Legislative Leaders

Clint Thompson Farm Bill

By Clint Thompson Agricultural leaders and producers in the Southeast voiced their concerns and appreciation to members of the House Committee on Agriculture during a Farm Bill listening session held Monday in Newberry, Florida. The conference room at the University of Florida Food and Agricultural Sciences-Newberry location was standing room only as farmers and industry leaders representing the agricultural sector …

Farm Bill Listening Session to be Held in Florida Monday

Dan Farm Bill, Field Crops, Legislative, Peanuts

The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture has announced they will host a Farm Bill Listening Session in Newberry, Florida on Monday, April 24th. Tyron Spearman has more details. Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), will host a Farm Bill listening session in Newberry, Florida on Monday, April 24th. He will be joined by Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03), …