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Kansas Ensures Seniors Have Access to Fresh Produce, Program to Begin July 14

Tuesday, July 1

TOPEKA, Kan. (July 1, 2025) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) will officially begin on July 14, 2025. The program provides eligible seniors with coupons to purchase fresh... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday signed House Bill 2045, a bipartisan compromise to expand access to child care services and consolidate existing early childhood programs into the Office of Early Childhood. The bill was crafted through negotiations with a bipartisan... Read More.

TCFA chairman says increased market access for beef is needed

Wednesday, March 26

The chairman of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association says not all beef trade is equitable. Robby Kirkland, vice president and manager for the Kirkland Feedlot, told members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee that the relationship between the U.S. and Australia is... Read More.

Expanding market access with South Korea

Thursday, March 20

Indiana ag officials are looking for new opportunities to grow exports with Asia-Pacific countries. Indiana director of agriculture Don Lamb tells Brownfield South Korea is the 7th largest U.S. trading partner. “The way that we buy good technology from them, and we sell great food... Read More.

Georgia state legislature passes bill protecting access to crop protection tools

Monday, March 17

The Georgia state legislature has passed a bill protecting farmers’ continued access to crop protection tools. The bill had strong, bipartisan support in both chambers and is now headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. Modern Ag Alliance Executive Director Elizabeth Burns-Thompson... Read More.

Bipartisan bills in Senate support crop insurance & credit access

Friday, March 14

Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate to help improve risk management and financial resources for farmers. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar stressed the need to close crop insurance gaps for beginning farmers and veterans during a recent hearing. “Many... Read More.

Soybean production depends on expanding market access

Friday, March 14

Members of the Ohio Soybean Council are emphasizing the importance of export markets in the success of the state’s soybean industry. West central Ohio farmer Bill Bayliss says export markets drive demand for Ohio soybeans. “More than 60% of our soy ends up being transported... Read More.

Sens. Moran, King Lead Reintroduction of Legislation to Expand Access to Capital for Farmers & Rural Communities

Thursday, March 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Angus King (I-Maine), Roger Marshall M.D. (R-Kan.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) today reintroduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act. This legislation would benefit American families, farmers... Read More.

Tariffs could get better ag market access

Thursday, March 6

An ag lobbyist says while trade tariffs are a concern for production agriculture, the farmers who support President Trump understand tariffs can be used for better market access. “But if these tariffs were to stay in place a long time, I think that view... Read More.

Missouri agriculture seeks greater market access in Taiwan

Tuesday, February 25

Starting Thursday, Missouri’s Ag Department is expected to showcase the state’s ag industry at several trade shows in Taiwan. Soybeans, pork, dog and cat food will be showcased at the trade shows. Ag Director Chris Chinn says its important overseas buyers connect with Missouri... Read More.

Missouri agriculture explores market access in Taiwan

Tuesday, February 25

Ohio Farm Bureau backs bill to expand rural healthcare access

Tuesday, February 18

Ohio Farm Bureau says the need for access to rural healthcare is growing. Director of state policy and grassroots engagement Whitney Bowers says the organization is supporting Senate Bill 100, introduced by Senator Susan Manchester, whichwould allow the group to offer their members a health plan in... Read More.