This is a companion piece of legislation to a bipartisan Senate bill.

Rep. Jim Hagedorn wants to ensure independent farmers are being treated fairly.

The NPPC supported the action taken in the latest proposal of the HEROES Act.

The senators believe the legislation will aid market efficiency and create competition.

The agency has established a coordination center to find alternative markets for livestock that can’t be processed.

Producers say they need business risk management tools and policies implemented soon.

Total funding includes direct payments for farmers and ranchers, commodity purchases.

The trade association reports a potential $5 billion loss for hog farmers in 2020.

The CARES Act includes $9.5 billion of USDA assistance to farmers and ranchers in response to COVID-19.

The annual expo was also canceled in 2019 because of the threat of ASF.