The National Farmer Veteran Coalition announced over $460,000 in awards and equipment to veterans across the country through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund. The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund provides direct assistance to veterans involved in agriculture by awarding them equipment and small grants in the amount of $1,000 to $5,000…

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since the “C” word came into my life. Sadly, the word in question wasn’t “cashback.” Hearing the phrase “poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma” regarding my tonsil was a bit of a shock. It required some research to divine its meaning.…

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) – More than 15,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture employees have taken one of the Trump administration’s two financial incentive offers to leave the agency, according to a readout from a USDA briefing with congressional staff seen by Reuters. The sum represents about 15% of the USDA’s total…

Republicans on the House Ag Committee are trying to reach agreement on cuts to nutrition assistance and increases in farm bill spending. On this episode of Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, said Democrats will be largely opposed to SNAP cuts to fund a boost to commodity programs. “We can’t…

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA’s downsizing plan due in May could include some consolidation. Recording at the White House Easter Egg Roll, Agri-Pulse Newsmakers asked Rollins about the department’s plans to address bird flu this spring, her thoughts on the timing for trade assistance, and whether she’s confident…

Carla Schultz wants consumers to know food produced by American farmers is safe, whether it’s GMO, organic, or anything in between. The Michigan farmer, direct marketer, and grain merchandiser joined us at Commodity Classic in Denver to talk about bridging the gap between farmers and the general public, working with…