INVOKING DPA FOR THE REST OF THE FOOD SUPPLY –
President Donald Trump’s executive order late last month invoking the Defense Production Act to keep meat and poultry plants open got a ton of media attention, but there’s one big … Read More
Category: Agriculture News
News about food, farming, business, politics and policy that impacts central Illinois farmers.
AFBF RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:
On May 19, the USDA unveiled the details of its $16 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The program will provide direct payments to farmers and ranchers to partially offset COVID-19 … Read More
IFB COVID-19 RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) updates have been added to our website. New additions include USDA’s video preview of the payment calculator. For more details, visit our USDA page.
CHINA RAMPING UP PURCHASES OF U.S. FARM GOODS
China has significantly stepped up purchases of U.S. agriculture products in the past two months, according to U.S. officials, even as purchases in other sectors fall short of expectations under … Read More
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION LEADERS MEET WITH PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS RELIEF PLANS
National Restaurant Association Interim president & CEO Marvin Irby and Association Board Chair Melvin Rodrigue were among the restaurant leaders who met with President Donald J. Trump to discuss how … Read More
80% OF THE U.S. CORN CROP HAS BEEN SEEDED, USDA REPORTS
The U.S. corn and soybean planting paces remain way above their averages, but below trade expectations, according to the USDA’s Crop Progress Report on Monday. (Successful Farming)
PELOSI MOVING TO REVAMP SMALL BUSINESS RESCUE PROGRAM
The House next week is planning to overhaul the government’s flagship small business aid program, amid growing concern that it’s become unworkable for many employers. (Politico)
AFBF RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT:
Rural roads’ significant deficiencies have created many challenges – and opportunities – to improving the efficiency of the agricultural supply chain. However, America’s ability to address its rural transportation challenges … Read More
IFB COVID-19 RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
IDOT’s 12% overweight variance on State Routes for emergency supplies for relief has been extended until May 29, 2020. This waver includes those hauling agricultural loads eventually destined to produce … Read More
WASHINGTON WEEK AHEAD: WHITE HOUSE CLEARS WAY FOR CORONAVIRUS PAYMENTS
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Friday completed its interagency review of the rule for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which is expected to include limits … Read More