Farmers of color struggling for clarity in USDA loan assistance ...

Shane Castor says that for most of the years he's been involved in farming and ranching in central Oklahoma he could pay his bills and make a living.

Black farmers were left behind from USDA programs in 2022. - NPR

An NPR data analysis shows Black farmers were accepted for USDA direct loans at a lower rate than other racial groups in 2022.

Promised debt relief, some Black farmers get collection notices

In January 2021, USDA promised it would suspend debt collections, foreclosures and other adverse actions on borrowers with direct farm loans, ...

USDA Reminds Producers of Upcoming Discrimination Financial ...

The US Department of Agriculture reminds farmers, ranchers and forest landowners that January 13, 2024, is the deadline to apply for the Discrimination ...

White farmers' USDA suits led to a race-neutral approach to lending ...

Multiple lawsuits led by white farmers, who said the program discriminated against them for being white, stymied the race-targeted program.

Black Farmers Face Severe Economic Displacement if Critical ...

Black farmers stand to lose their farms, land and livelihoods without an estimated $4 billion in debt relief promised through the American Rescue Plan Act of ...

Equity Commission Final Report 2024 - USDA

Our recommendations are rightfully focused on underserved farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and other eligible USDA program recipients. We ...

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Financial Assistance to ... - USDA

The Biden-Harris Administration today announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under the Inflation Reduction Act's Discrimination Financial ...

A New Law Promised Debt Relief for Black Farmers. Instead, Some ...

USDA would pay off certain loans and give him a little extra for tax liabilities. Denver did not receive a payment. But almost a year later, he ...

The fight for debt relief and legacy (transcript)

That's what Nate Bradford Jr. owed the USDA in 2010. He'd done his best to keep up on his loan payments — working the night shift at an off-farm ...

FSA recent news - Farm Progress

Explore the latest news and expert commentary on FSA, brought to you by the editors of Farm Progress.

Leaders Across the Country Praise Biden-Harris Administration ...

“I am pleased that today the USDA announced that this financial assistance has been disbursed to Black farmers and other farmers who were ...

How USDA distorted data to conceal decades of discrimination ...

The agency promoted a narrative that falsely inflated its record on civil rights—and ultimately cost black farmers land, money, and agency.

Number of Families Struggling to Afford Food Rose Steeply in ...

The number of households having difficulty putting food on the table grew sharply over the past year due to COVID-19's far-reaching health and economic impacts.

IRA Assistance for Producers Who Experienced Discrimination

The Inflation Reduction Act directs USDA to provide financial assistance to producers who experienced discrimination in USDA's farm loan programs.

USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Financial Assistance ...

USDA's Farm Service Agency will make payments to direct and guaranteed borrowers, based on existing loan records that demonstrate need; ...

Study: Black farmers face bank bias regarding loans - ASU News

, took a deep dive into this issue through a new study titled “Racial disparities in farm loan application processing: Are Black farmers ...

“Rats with wings” are actually feathered geniuses - Yahoo

Gulls get a bad rap, but a new book explains how they are actually smart — and fascinating.

Farmers want clarity after USDA issues discrimination funds

The Biden-Harris administration is awarding 13 grants to Utah farmers, ranchers and forest landowners through the Discrimination Financial ...

US Agricultural Market Dynamics: Trends, Challenges, and ...

Market Overview Analysis by Indrajit Paul covering: S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, US Dollar Russian Ruble, US Wheat Futures.