Daybreak May 21: Biden uses food disruptions to knock Trump

05/21/20 8:53 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, Ben Nuelle, and Steve Davies

Former Vice President Joe Biden is making President Donald Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis a major campaign focus, and he’s expanded the criticism to include Trump’s management of the disruptions in the food supply.

Opinion: Beginning farmers and ranchers need more support

05/20/20 11:51 AM By Shari Rogge-Fidler

In this opinion piece, Shari Rogge-Fidler discusses the challenges beginning farmers and ranchers face and the resources they need to help get started.

Daybreak May 18: USDA nears release of coronavirus relief payments

05/18/20 8:56 AM By Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

The White House Office of Management and Budget on Friday completed its review of USDA’s plans to provide farmers with $16 billion in direct payments. That means USDA could announce signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program any day.

Opinion: Farmers are essential, but not invincible

04/01/20 2:55 PM By Jeff Nunley

In this opinion piece, Jeff Nunley discusses the important role farmers play in this coronavirus pandemic, but also explains that most of the farmer demographic is at risk with this virus and urges others to take precautions and social distancing seriously.

RMA reduces crop insurance rates for repaired levees

03/12/20 4:11 PM By Ben Nuelle

The Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency is moving forward with reducing crop insurance rates for cropland protected by 28 levees in states bordering the Missouri River.

Sustainability: For everyone

02/19/20 12:50 PM By Zippy Duvall

In this opinion piece, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall shares his thoughts on sustainability and what that looks like for everyone.

Opinion: Investment in crop insurance can de-risk small-holder farming: a missing ingredient for global stability

11/25/19 10:38 AM By Colin Christensen and Junho Hyun-Sack

This opinion piece, written by Colin Christensen and Junho Hyun-Sack, looks at how investing in agricultural investment abroad serves US interests.

FSA searches for new county committee members

10/30/19 6:10 AM By Ben Nuelle

Farmers and ranchers across the country will soon be receiving ballots from the USDA to vote for local Farm Service Agency county committee members.

Opinion: Stepping up to save lives in rural America

10/22/19 3:02 PM By Zippy Duvall and Jim Carroll

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and U.S. Drug Czar Jim Carroll talk about the crisis of drug addiction in this opinion piece.

Ag Barometer drops on weakening commodity prices

09/04/19 6:05 AM By Chloé Fowler

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped significantly in the month of August due to weakening commodity prices.

Opinion: U.S. biofuel and equipment manufacturers fight for the farm economy

In this opinion piece, Emily Skor and Dennis Slater discuss the need for biofuel plants to remain online to prevent shortages, price spikes, and long-term damage to manufacturing centers that provide good-paying jobs across the heartland.

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Washington Week in Review: Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., talks CFAP, farm labor, and more

The Department of Agriculture unveiled the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program this week, giving producers a look at how the $16 billion in direct payments will be dispersed. California Democrat Jimmy Panetta joined Agri-Pulse to discuss how the program and other key farm policy developments will be important to his district.

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