Underserved Producers News Today

The House Ag Committee on Thursday will mark up the House farm bill. House Ag Chair GT Thompson told AgriTalk the panel will have the votes to clear the panel, but he has yet to receive any firm Democratic support.

This report provides a snapshot of the U.S. Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day's press releases.

Biden convenes fourth virtual leader level meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, hosts bilateral meeting with President Gustavo Petro of Colombia, gives remarks on his Vision for the Economy and announces key nominees.

Crop insurance is commonly recognized as the cornerstone of the farm safety net, but Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger believes more training, outreach and education is needed.

The grant will significantly expand the food bank’s ability to invest in historically underserved producers while also addressing rising food insecurity in urban, rural and remote communities