About this episode
The episode features updates on disaster assistance for farmers and discussions on fertilizer costs with various guests.
Bill Graff, FSA State Executive Director, joins the program for an update on second supplemental disaster assistance support to farmers & extension of application deadline, as well as covering new Illinois data from farmer bridge assistance program. As RFD Radio Network hosts attend Washington Watch, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, from Kansas, talks about the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act and the goal of lowering the cost of fertilizer. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden talks about price discovery on fertilizer, also from Washington Watch. Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood talks about Ag Advisory Meetings in the state he recently attended. Meteorlogist Paul Otto takes a look at the forecast.
People in this episode
Host: RFD Radio Network
Guest: Bill Graff
Topics covered
- disaster assistance
- agriculture policy
- fertilizer costs
- weather forecast
- farmer support
Keywords
- disaster assistance
- farmers
- fertilizer
- USDA
- Illinois
- Washington Watch
- agriculture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FSA, U.S. Senator, USDA
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