Items: Policy & Trade
Updates to the PPP Loan Program
Published on Jun. 29, 2020
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered through the Small Business Association (SBA) continues to evolve and there are some noteworthy updates that have occurred during the past few weeks. As you may recall, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5th.
PPP Loan Forgiveness
By Jennifer Rogers | KFBM Area Extension Specialist
Published on May. 27, 2020
Several weeks ago, Congress passed the CARES Act, which included legislation to provide loans to small businesses. One of the loans administered through the Small Business Administration (SBA) became commonly referred to as PPP loans, or Paycheck Protection Program. According to the SBA, the PPP loan “is designed to provide a direct incentive
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Update
By Kenny Burdine | Extension Professor and Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on May. 27, 2020
USDA has announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) designed to compensate farmers who have suffered losses due to COVID-19.
Economic Factors Affecting Agricultural Trade
By Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 1, 2020
With 95% of the world’s population residing outside of the United States, coupled with around 20% of U.S. farm production (or 1/3 of ag cash receipts) being purchased by foreign consumers, agricultural trade is a critical component of the U.S. farm economy.
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill)
By Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on Jan. 1, 2019
The 2018 Farm Bill was passed by Congress and signed by the President last month. In reality, the structure of the 2018 Farm Bill is not much different than the previous farm bill (2014) with crop insurance, Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) remaining the main safety net components for program crops.
2014 Farm Bill Summary
By Will Snell | Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 1, 2014
After several years of debate, extensions and much uncertainty the 2014 Farm Bill --- The Agricultural Act of 2014 was signed into law by President Obama on February 7, 2014 which establishes nutrition, commodity, crop insurance, conservation, and other ag/food programs for next five years (2014-2018).
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