13 days agoUSDA Extends Emergency Conservation Program Deadline for Affected Farmers in Guam and CNMI
The USDA has extended the application deadline for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to October 26, 2026, for producers in Guam and the CNMI impacted by Typhoon Sinlaku. This extension provides vital recovery funding, covering up to 75% of eligible restoration costs and enhancing procurement opportunities for service providers in disaster recovery.
53 days agoTamil Nadu Farmers Demand Increased Milk Procurement Prices Amid Rising Costs
Farmers in Tamil Nadu are advocating for a revision in milk procurement prices to Rs 50 per litre for cow milk and Rs 70 for buffalo milk in response to escalating production costs. This request from local farmers underscores the economic pressures faced by the dairy sector and could lead to shifts in procurement policies by state agencies like Aavin.
96 days agoBipartisan Push for USTR Investigation into Unfair Sugar Trading Practices
A coalition of U.S. lawmakers urges the USTR to investigate unfair sugar trade practices impacting American producers. This potential Section 301 investigation could lead to new tariffs, affecting import regulations and procurement strategies for sugar supply.