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TOPIC(S): USDA, Government / Policies,

01/28/2021 SOURCE: www.aginfo.net

USDA Expands Benefits - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST

Colorado families May Receive Additional Nutrition Benefits

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Economics, USDA,

Free event on farm programs provided by the Wisconsin Soybean Program

Beans & Bull: Ag Econ Update and Transition Planning - Badger Bean

Update on Federal Programs and the Farm Economy: Paul Mitchell. Managing Farm Transitions in a Transitioning Time: George Twohig. About this Event Setting up your farm for both short term and long term success is critical for your farm gate economic sustainability. In this session strategies for navigating the federal farm programs and tips for […]

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies,

01/27/2021 SOURCE: www.lonesomelands.com

America's Family Owned Farms Now Face the Greatest Threat to Their Existence — Lonesome Lands

By Jim Mundorf I don’t care who you voted for, or your thoughts on the election. Joe Biden is the President and as much as I try to stay out of politics, his proposed tax plan is now the greatest threat to destroy family owned farms and ranches that America has ever seen. According to Farm Progres

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Coronavirus/COVID,

01/27/2021 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

USDA suspends debt collection from farmers affected by COVID-19

CHICAGO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Agriculture Department said on Wednesday it was temporarily suspending some debt collections from farmers facing financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The move is expected to affect 12,000 farmers who owe money under the government's Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency.

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TOPIC(S): USDA,

01/27/2021 SOURCE: www.kosu.org

As Payments Dwindle, Farmers Drop Out Of USDA Conservation Program

Many farmers may not re-enroll in a conservation program that plays an important role in regenerating soil and water. Lower payments are influencing their

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, USDA,

America’s rural crisis triggers calls for Biden to name rural czar

President Joe Biden's platform lays out ambitious goals for rural regions.

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TOPIC(S): USDA, Government / Policies,

01/25/2021 SOURCE: www.progressivecattle.com

What a blue Congress could mean for ag

The January special elections for Georgia Senate seats have ended in a narrow victory for Democrats.

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TOPIC(S): USDA, Government / Policies, Food Security/Shortage,

01/25/2021 SOURCE: www.usatoday.com

Federal government wants Americans to buy groceries online, but most people on SNAP can’t

The government wants Americans to buy groceries online when possible to avoid COVID-19. But many people receiving food stamps can't shop on the web.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, USDA,

USDA projects lowest Nebraska winter wheat crop on-record

The United States Department of Agriculture Winter Wheat Seedings report shows a record-low number of acres planted to wheat in Nebraska. The January 12 report estimated the seeded area for 2021 at 810,000 acres in Nebraska.  The estimate is down from last year’s seeded area of 900,000. If the figure is realized, it would be [...]

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TOPIC(S): Trade (Commodities), USDA, Commodity/Trade Groups,

01/22/2021 SOURCE: www.nationalhogfarmer.com

Ag trade advisers named for next five years

Appointed advisors will serve until 2025 and provide technical expertise on trade policy matters.

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