Tag: Farm Bill
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Farm Bill Lapse Leaves Gaps in Programs for Producers
The latest expiration of the 2018 farm bill has halted funding for some agricultural programs and stopped new Conservation Reserve Program contracts, while several major farm safety net programs remain protected under separate legislation. The farm bill expired Sept. 30 for the fourth consecutive year. National Farmers Union says the lapse creates uncertainty for family…
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USDA Projects $13.8 Billion in Farm Safety Net Payments
USDA expects to issue about $13.8 billion in gross payments through its Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2025 crop year. The department says that would be the largest annual payout since Congress established the programs in the 2014 Farm Bill. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the projected payments Oct. 7.…
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Farm Bill Uncertainty Drags Into Spring
Uncertainty around the next farm bill is continuing to hang over agriculture as lawmakers remain divided on several key issues. While both parties agree updates are needed, disagreements over nutrition spending, disaster aid and regulatory provisions are slowing progress. One of the biggest sticking points remains the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which makes up a…