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Jun

The 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture – Be Counted!

June 21, 2022

By: Chris Laughton

Since 1840, The USDA Census of Agriculture has been the only complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. If you own or operate a farm that normally sells $1,000 or more of produce annually, this is your opportunity to make sure your operation is counted in this year's census.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: usda
9
Nov

Farm Credit Leaves its Mark on Capitol Hill

November 09, 2021

By: Dallas Kriebel

Last week, Farm Credit staff, directors, farmers, ranchers, foresters and fishermen from across the nation traveled to Washington, D.C., for the bi-annual Farm Credit Fly-In. The two-day event consisted of hundreds of legislative visits, both in-person and virtual, as well as a marketplace showcasing agricultural products from across the country.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: legislation
14
Sep

Washington's Approach to Climate Policy for Agriculture

September 14, 2021

By: Tom Cosgrove

Climate change is front and center on policymakers’ agendas both with the Biden Administration and the 117th Congress. As highlighted in our Stewards of the Land series, Northeast farm, forest products and fishing businesses are using a variety of new and existing strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and protect the environment.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: Climate Smart Ag, energy policy, environmental regulation, renewable energy
24
Aug

USDA Announces $350M in Additional Relief for Dairy Farms

August 24, 2021

By: Chris Laughton

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service recently announced it would provide more than $350 million in pandemic assistance to dairy farmers through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program. Read on for more details about payment distribution.

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Posted In: Public Policy

Tags: dairy expenses, dairy revenue, dairy, usda