A recently passed bill in the U.S. Senate could expedite resources for producers who’ve been impacted by natural disasters. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says her legislation – The Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act – would speed up how quickly USDA delivers cost-sharing assistance. “Whether you’re suffering from fires, flooding or blizzards, you can’t wait a […]
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