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Proposed $60B addition to farm bill ag programs faces rocky road
A Republican proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a mega “Reconciliation Bill” hinges on securing votes for a controversial overhaul to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Georgia study examining non-fresh market fruit
The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is looking into how products can be developed from culls or non-No. 1 fresh fruit.
Farm Bureau warns of estate tax farm threat
The cost of inheriting the family farm will increase dramatically at the end of the year if Congress doesn’t take steps to extend the elevated estate tax exemption, according to a news release from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). AFB... more
USDA to deliver second round of MASC payments to specialty crop growers
USDA is making a second round of payments through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program. Read more about the program and funds.
National Onion Association applauds Mexico water agreement
The NOA is celebrating the new U.S.-Mexico water agreement. Learn how it supports fair trade and U.S. onion growers after years of imbalance.
Urban ag farm to be built at Pittsburgh training center
Pittsburgh’s Bidwell Training Center has received a grant to build an urban farm and market. Read how the facilities will help the community.
Tomato growers applaud tomato suspension agreement termination
American tomato farmers nationwide and the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) applauded the April 15 announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, effective July 14.
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