Author: anna@mcfb.org

‘NOT MOVING FAST ENOUGH’: MILLIONS OF CHILDREN STILL WITHOUT FOOD AID

Millions of low-income school children are still waiting to receive federal help to buy food, even as the number of families having trouble affording groceries skyrockets. (CNN)

RESTAURANTS’ PUSH FOR LOOSER LOAN RULES PAYING OFF

The ag industry and its allies in Congress pushed hard to make sure that farmers and ranchers could benefit from the $670 billion Paycheck Protection Program, which offers forgivable loans … Read More

USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Applications are being accepted now through Aug. 28, 2020 Call your FSA county office to make an appointment. McLean County FSA Office:(309) 452-3848 USDA … Read More

2020-21 Ag Leadership Scholarship Winners

McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce four local students as recipients of the 2020-21 Agricultural Leadership scholarships. Ashlyn Mool, El Paso-Gridley High School senior, planing to study … Read More

USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Applications available staring May 26 Call your FSA county office to make an appointment. McLean County FSA Office:(309) 452-3848 Crops: A payment will be … Read More

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

TRUMP FLOATS HALT TO U.S. CATTLE IMPORTS AS PANDEMIC HURTS RANCHERS

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States should consider terminating trade deals under which it imports cattle as he looks to help U.S. ranchers hit hard by the … 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)

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