On Tuesday, May 12th, the House Appropriations Committee announced the introduction of the HEROES Act, a new, phase four spending bill to provide aid related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation includes a broad range of funding for agricultu
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On Thursday, May 14th, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted a webinar to unveil the details of the $16 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The webinar provided a general overview for the program and expectations for signing up for
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Governor Hutchinson Appoints Alan McClain as Insurance Commissioner LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced that he has appointed Alan McClain as the state’s new insurance commissioner. McClain, who will assume the position on April 3, repla
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has partnered with other government agencies including the Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of State to limit the disruption in the H-2A workforce caused by COVID-19
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated their website to incorporate COVID-19 information useful to those they serve. Much of the content is related to the impact of the pandemic to their ongoing activities and services. The website pro
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