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How Does the Farm Bill Funding Process Work?
How Does the Farm Bill Funding Process Work?

It's not as simple as you might think. House Ag Chair G.T. Thompson shares a rundown of the funding and extension processes. He says the ag committees need to find new dollars to expand the farm bill budget.

USDA Announces Phase 2 of ERP Along With New Aid Opportunities
USDA Announces Phase 2 of ERP Along With New Aid Opportunities

Phase 2 is targeted to those who suffered losses in 2020 and 2021 but may not have received any payments under Phase 1. With Phase 2 underway, USDA said that the signup deadline for Phase 1 ERP will now be Dec. 16.