Pandemic Assistance for Producers Plan Unveiled
After reviewing existing COVID-19 relief, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take a new approach for distributing additional assistance to farmers and ranchers. This new initiative is called the Pandemic Assistance for Producers. It includes: 1.) $6 million to expand assistance to more producers, with an emphasis on small farmers and ranches, dairy, […]
Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations Bills
House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees are working on fiscal year 2021 funding bills. Highlights from the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Bill include: $3.3 billion for agricultural research programs, with $1.51 billion for the Agricultural Research Service and $1.54 billion for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. $1.06 billion for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]
