Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins again teased out that an aid
package for farmers could be released next week. At least two farm-state
senators have questioned whether USDA has the funds needed to provide an
adequate aid package to farmers.
BAg Secretary Points to Aid Plans, SNAP
Multiple fronts and clipper systems will reinforce the cold air east of
the Rockies throughout the week.
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Midwest drought worsened in late summer after July rains stopped.
Precipitation over the next few months may help improve pasture and range
conditions despite harsh early winter weather.
BMoisture Needed for Midwest Pastures
The Trump administration said the Supreme Court should hear Bayer's
Roundup petition that could end cancer lawsuits, arguing federal pesticide
labeling laws preempt state-liability claims.
BUS Backs Bayer SCOTUS Roundup Petition
The Conservation Reserve Program pays more than $1.85 billion annually to
more than 302,000 landowners who have 25.85 million acres enrolled in the
program. Those payments were delayed by the government shutdown.
FCRP Payment Status
