AG POLICY ...
AG ABROAD ...
German farmers protest agro-industry
Saturday demonstration held under the motto "we are fed up with the agricultural industry"
FUNDING CONCERNS ...
Rural fire departments fear funding issues
Most funding aid comes from Rural Fire Defense 80/20 Reimbursement Grant program
FSA REOPENS ...
USDA to reopen FSA offices for limited services
Offices open on Thursday, Jan. 17 and Friday, Jan. 18, in addition to Tuesday, Jan. 22
LEADERSHIP ...
Peterson elected House Ag Committee Chairman
Congressman Peterson elected Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture
REPORTS DELAYED ...
USDA NASS & OCE-WAOB reports suspended
Once funding has been restored, date of releases will be announced
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN...
Farmers risk loss of federal payments, loans
Certain vital USDA programs will remain operational in the short term
POLICY TALK ...
USDA updates functions during lapse in funding
Many services will carry on, while others will discontinue on January 1, 2019
HONOR ...
NY Farm Bureau names 2018 "Circle of Friends"
The “Circle of Friends” honor is based upon each legislator’s voting record
LEADERSHIP ...