BLUEBERRIES IN TROUBLE ...
D.C. TRIP ...
SDFU meets with leaders in D.C.
Discuss commodity transportation costs, crop insurance alternatives and renewable fuels
CENSUS STATEMENT ...
Ag of the middle continues to shrink
NSAC expresses concern about increasing consolidation in agriculture
FARM BILL UPDATE ...
USDA update on Farm Bill implementation
Secretary Perdue: "We are implementing the 2018 Farm Bill as quickly as possible"
LOAN LIMITS RAISED ...
Higher limits now available on USDA farm loans
2018 Farm Bill increases limits and makes other changes to farm loans
STATEMENT ...
Census provides better picture of family farms
NFU: Data paints an excellent picture of farmer demographics and ag consolidation
FOOD ACCESS ...
USDA publishes SNAP final rule
Final rule implements key program eligibility reforms and safeguards
AG ABROAD ...
FAO states priorities for next two years
Combatting all forms of malnutrition and promoting innovation in ag top FAO priorities
FARM LABOR ...
Western NY farmers stress importance of local jobs
Press conference held to highlight Senate events on Farm Labor Bill and the bill’s impacts
RISK MANAGEMENT ...