House Republicans Looking for Big Cuts in Ag Budget
Agriculture Targeted for 14 Percent Cut by House GOP On Thursday, February 3, House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that next week he will set a budget [...]
Subsidies
A Number of USDA Grant Program Deadlines are Coming Up
Upcoming USDA Grant and Program Deadlines A handy summary of the USDA programs with upcoming enrollment or application deadlines, including conservation programs, competitive [...]
New York Times Advocates Cutting Farm Subsidies
Here’s an Easy One (New York Times Editorial) EXCERPT: Vows by Congressional Republicans to slash billions from the federal budget at a time when joblessness is high and [...]
Understanding the Farm Bill – Articles
As we approach the next Farm Bill cycle, Beginning Farmers will be offering some resources and guides for understanding this complex, but extremely important piece of [...]
Cuts in Farm Bill won’t Significantly Reduce the Deficit
Cutting spending on new Farm Bill would make tiny dent in deficit, says MU FAPRI economist (From University of Missouri Extension) EXCERPT: As discussion develops on writing [...]
USDA Announces Assistance for Farmers and Ranchers who suffer Losses Due to Natural Disasters
2009 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program Application Period Begins on January 10, 2011 WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack [...]
Ethanol lobby poised for another win (Politico)
By Darren Goode EXCERPT: The ethanol industry — which is being attacked from everyone from tea party backers to Al Gore — nonetheless may be poised to win another victory [...]
New House Agriculture Chair Wants Farm Bill Obama Will Sign
Rep. Lucas Spells Out Goals: Incoming House Ag Chairman Wants a Farm Bill President Obama Would Sign (DTN Progressive Farmer) by Chris Clayton EXCERPT: Incoming House [...]
Article: Panel proposes $10 billion cut in farm spending
by Philip Brasher (DesMoines Register) EXCERPT: A $10 billion cut in farm spending included in a deficit commission plan could be a taste of what’s to come for [...]
Funding Programs for Farmers & Researchers: Organic, Conservation
From the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) USDA Releases FY11 Request for Applications for Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative NRCS Issues [...]
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