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southeastagnet.com > 01/28/2026 > senators-push-additional-farm-assistance-continuing-resolution

Senators Push For Ag Groups Call For Expanded Farm Assistance

Senators Push For Ag Groups Call For Expanded Farm Assistance4+ hour, 10+ min ago   (157+ words) Dan January 28, 2026 Agri-Business, Crop Insurance, Economy, Funding Momentum is building in Washington for additional financial support for farmers as economic pressures continue to mount across the agricultural sector. Following last week's report that 56 agricultural groups had urged Congress to act,…...

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southeastagnet.com > 01/08/2026 > justin-benavidez-appointed-usda-chief-economist

NCBA Congratulates Justin Benavidez on Appointment As USDA Chief Economist

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (152+ words) NCBA Congratulates Justin Benavidez on Appointment As USDA Chief Economist'Southeast AgNET Dr. Benavidez replaces Seth Meyer, who is retiring after serving as USDA Chief Economist since 2021. During Meyer's tenure, USDA navigated significant economic challenges affecting agriculture, including inflation, supply chain…...

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southeastagnet.com > 01/07/2026 > usda-national-farm-security-action-plan-research-innovation

US Secretary of Agriculture Announces Action to Protect US Farmland

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (131+ words) US Secretary of Agriculture Announces Action to Protect US Farmland'Southeast AgNET Dan January 7, 2026 Agri-Business, Funding, USDA According to USDA, the actions are intended to "strengthen transparency around foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land and ensure federal programs and purchasing preferences do…...