FINANCIAL ISSUES ...
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES ...
World food prices jump in November
Meat and vegetable oils lead FAO Food Price Index upwards
SIGNUP TO BEGIN ...
Signup for Conservation Reserve Program, Dec. 9
CRP has 22 million acres enrolled, but the 2018 Farm Bill lifted the cap to 27 million acres
TRADE TALK ...
USDA plans 7 trade missions for 2020
Four of the missions are first-time destinations for USDA trade missions
Extends Wireless Networks ...
AyrMesh Bridge provides long-range network access
AyrMesh Bridge provides a 5-mile-long, point-to-point Internet bridge
NEW REGULATIONS ...
USDA restores original intent of SNAP
With record low unemployment, USDA finalizes rule to promote work
FOOD ACCESS REGULATIONS ...
Administration tightens food stamp work requirements
New rule imposes new, stricter criteria states must meet in order to issue waivers
AG ABROAD ...
Deadly swine flu outbreak breaks out in Poland
Hunters have been instructed to eliminate all wild boar in the marked area
Noted agvocacy group ...