Major ag commitments shift outlook for farmer assistance, USDA says

The Deputy Secretary of Agriculture says trade deal negotiations during the shutdown could impact the possibility of farmer assistance this year. During a call with reporters on Monday, Stephen Vaden said dynamics have changed since the end of September. “Most notably, the President successfully negotiated trade deals almost everywhere the man went,” he stressed. “Whether […]

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