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Thursday, March 30, 2023
AFBF: Survey shows strong public support for US farm bill passage
Almost three-quarters of US citizens said that not reauthorising the United States' farm bill in 2023 would have a significant impact on the country, according to a new poll from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
FACA releases US farm bill policy recommendations to support economic opportunities, address climate change
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance released policy recommendations for the 2023 US farm bill.
Friday, February 24, 2023
US shipped US$36.4 billion worth of farm goods to China in 2022, soybean exports reach new high
Data from the US government showed the US shipped US$36.4 billion worth of agriculture goods to China last year, increasing year-on-year for a second year, with soybean exports reaching a new high, Global Times reported.
Monday, February 6, 2023
US' NASDA points out farm bill, animal health as priorities
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) in the United States has set its federal policy focus for 2023.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
US roundtable addresses new farm bill, need to prepare for livestock disease outbreaks
Preparing for a variety of potential livestock disease outbreaks is high on the list of needs in a new US farm bill, as well as helping rural communities in the United States to build workforce housing and provide day care to attract worker ...
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
AFBF: Risk management tools must be US farm bill's priority
Managing risk remains a priority for US farmers and ranchers, and, in this context, a new analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) examines several farm bill risk management tools included in Title I, explaining their impact ...
Thursday, September 15, 2022
USDA to invest nearly US$3 billion in climate-friendly farming
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest nearly US$3 billion in climate-friendly farming projects, tripling its initial envisioned funding, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Supporters of US bill for offshore fish farming starts three-day meeting in Washington DC
Proponents of expanding the United States' aquaculture industry began a three-day meeting with lawmakers and their aides in Washington DC on April 26, in hopes of drumming up more support for a bill to create more opportunities for offshore ...
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Argentine bill disallows salmon farming in Tierra del Fuego
The legislature in Argentina's southernmost province of Tierra del Fuego has unanimously approved a bill prohibiting salmon farming.
Monday, January 18, 2021
USDA to pay US$2.3 billion in COVID-19 aid to farmers
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said it will pay a further US$2.3 billion in COVID-19 to farmers, mainly livestock producers affected by COVID-19 related slaughtering disruptions and lower demand from restaurants for meat ...
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
US creates new bill to aid COVID-affected hog farmers
US senators have created a new bill to aid hog and poultry producers who are forced to kill or donate animals that cannot be processed into the food supply due to COVID-related plant capacity reductions, Farm Journal reported.
Friday, July 3, 2020
US farmers cut one billion bushels from 2020 corn crop estimate
US farmers effectively slashed the 2020 corn crop forecast and planted less than one billion bushels from what they had planned in early spring, USDA data showed on Tuesday, Successful Farming reported.
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Global farm aids reach US$700 billion annually
The 54 leading countries of the world spend about US$700 billion a year on farm subsidies, equal to 12% of gross farm revenues, according to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), Successful Farming reported.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
OECD: Government policies provide more than US$500 billion to farmers every year
The latest edition of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) annual Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation report has showed that the support policies implemented by the 54 countries studied -- all OECD a ...
Monday, April 20, 2020
US President Donald Trump announces US$19 billion aid for farmers affected by COVID-19
The relief programme includes US$16 billion direct payments towards producers and large purchases of domestic meat, dairy and vegetables, reported Reuters.

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