Lawmakers Propose Additional Aid for Farmers
(NAFB.com) – Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to step in with at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, beyond the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program recently announced by
Rollins, Chavez-DeRemer Pledge New Strategies to Reduce Welfare
(NAFB.com) – Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at helping low-income Americans connect with education, training and long-term employment. The agreement formalizes cooperation between the
SNAP Purchase Limits Approved for 2026
(NAFB.com) – USDA has approved stricter limits on what Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients can buy, with changes set to take effect in 2026 in multiple states. Under the waivers, states can redefine “food for purchase” to
Illinois Agriculture Chief Says Trade Policies Hurt Farmers
(NAFB.com) – Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II is criticizing current federal trade policy and aid for farmers, saying it falls short amid ongoing tariff-related market disruptions. Costello said the recently announced $12 billion “Farmer
Monday, December 22nd Weather
TODAY: MOSTLY CLOUDY, A FEW FLURRIES, SPRINKLES OR MIXED PRECIP THIS AFTERNOON, OTHERWISE QUIETLY MILD. HIGH: 25 TO 30. WIND: NORTHEAST 5 TO 15, GUSTING TO 20 MPH. TONIGHT: CLOUDY EARLY, WIND SWITCH TO THE NORTHWEST