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USDA Emergency Relief Programs for Producers
Emergency Relief Program (ERP) phase one closed on December 16, 2022. Phase two opened on January 23rd and runs through June 2, 2023. The funds appropriated by Congress will be distributed through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) and the ERP. Regarding ELRP, the Farm Service Agency will release more information once they have finished its analysis on the 2021 drought and wildfire impacts on livestock producers.
January 31, 2023
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How will the 117th Congress Navigate these Turbulent Times?
Sworn in amid the ongoing worldwide pandemic and followed by an attack on the Capitol days later, the 117th Congress began its work during a turbulent time in our nation. While their current priority is working with a new administration on additional pandemic relief, a key question for Farm Credit East members is how the new Congress will address the issues facing Northeast agriculture, forest products and commercial fishing.
April 13, 2021
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USDA Announces New Round of CFAP Payments
On September 17, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced an expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, known as “CFAP 2,” following the first round of coronavirus assistance which opened in May 2020. Chris Laughton outlines eligibility for assistance under CFAP 2.
September 22, 2020
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USDA Expands Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to Cover More Specialty Crops
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program was designed to help compensate farmers for the market disruptions that occurred in the early stages of COVID-19. Read about the program and two notable exceptions for Northeast apple and potato growers.
July 21, 2020
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Employee Retention Credit: Updated Guidance and Tax Implications
The Employee Retention Credit was created with the passing of the CARES Act. This refundable credit is for operations that have been fully or partially interrupted due to governmental orders regarding COVID-19. Learn more about the guidance and tax implications that come with the credit.
May 07, 2020
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