U.S. Wheat Associates Finds Success in Virtual Programming in 2020
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) quickly pivoted and adapted to online tools to maintain its ties with customers during COVID-19.
PRESS RELEASE: USDA Offers Additional Assistance for Certain Producers Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
USDA will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
PRESS RELEASE: USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus
President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.
PRESS RELEASE: NAWG Applauds Senate COVID-19 Wheat Letter to USDA
On September 02, 2020, 21 Senators representing wheat-producing states issued a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
PRESS RELEASE: NAWG Calls for 2020 Crop COVID Relief, Inclusion of All Wheat Classes in CFAP
National Association of Wheat Growers Contact: Caitlin Eannello, 202.547.7800 On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a list of additional commodities that have been added to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and indicated that additional commodities could be announced … Continued
Texas A&M AgriLife brings wheat field tours to producers online
AgriLife Today By: Kay Ledbetter 806-677-5608 skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Texas A&M AgriLife wheat research and variety trials did not take a break during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it was not possible to conduct a traditional May wheat field tour, so Texas A&M AgriLife … Continued
FSA Implements Set-Aside Loan Provision for Customers Impacted by COVID-19
Farm Service Agency Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will broaden the use of the Disaster Set-Aside (DSA) loan provision, normally used in the wake of natural disasters, to allow farmers with USDA farm loans who are affected by COVID-19, … Continued
Texas A&M AgriLife provides CARES Act training and outreach for agricultural producers affected by COVID-19 pandemic
Texas A&M AgriLife The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in collaboration with the office of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, will be providing educational outreach and training to help producers of agricultural commodities throughout the state understand and acquire federal assistance to … Continued
PRESS RELEASE: USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19 USDA U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to … Continued
Report: Texas’ Agricultural Losses From COVID-19 Could Total $6-8 Billion
The Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M estimates some of the state’s agricultural products could see losses of up to 40 percent. Texas A&M Today By Paul Schattenberg, Texas A&M University AgriLife Communications The Agricultural and Food Policy Center at … Continued