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USDA Finalized Three Rules Amending the Packers and Stockyards Act Under the Biden Administration


Free Webinar June 24 on Tax Strategies for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program


Webinar On USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

Update: USDA Accepting Applications for Farm Borrowers Who Experienced Discrimination


Update on USDA’s Assistance for Borrowers Who Have Experienced Discrimination


USDA’S LISTENING SESSIONS AND UPDATES ON HISTORIC DEBT RELIEF


Update On USDA’s Debt Relief Plan For Black And Socially Disadvantaged Farmers


$200 Million From USDA To Help Small Specialty Crop Growers With Food Safety Requirements


CATCH THESE INFORMATIVE ONLINE EVENTS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE USDA


USDA Announces $75 Million to Fund Technical Assistance Programs for Underserved Producers


USDA Announces $67 Million to Help Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues


FSA Changes to Payment Limitations and Eligibility Rules


USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2


Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Resources are Now Available


2nd Round of 2019 Market Facilitation Program Available to Assist Producers Due to Trade Disputes


Dairy Risk Management Presentations Available Online


2018 Farm Bill Contains Provisions to Make Industrial Hemp Production More Common

Good News for Specialty Crop Growers: USDA’s Harmonized GAP Plus+ Now Fulfills Technical Requirement


Federal Court Agrees that Environmental Plaintiff Has Standing to Challenge USDA Loan Guarantee
