“With reports today that the continuing resolution/supplemental package is being finalized, NCFC would like to thank congressional leaders for including much needed assistance for farmers and ranchers across the country. Both the disaster assistance and economic aid are vital to keeping thousands of producers in business during unprecedented market conditions. These will serve as a bridge until the new Congress can write a five-year farm bill that addresses the current challenges facing the ag economy. The one-year farm bill extension is also vital in this regard. Finally, a provision allowing for year-round use of E15 will create new market opportunities in the years ahead. We urge members of Congress to support this package when it comes to a vote later this week.”
About NCFC
Since 1929, NCFC has been the voice of America’s farmer cooperatives. Our members are regional and national farmer cooperatives, which are in turn consist of nearly 2,000 local farmer cooperatives across the country. NCFC members also include 17state and regional councils of cooperatives. Farmer cooperatives allow individual farmers the ability to own and lead organizations that are essential for continued competitiveness in both the domestic and international markets.
America’s farmer-owned cooperatives provide a comprehensive array of services for their members. These diverse organizations handle, process and market virtually every type of agricultural commodity. They also provide farmers with access to the infrastructure necessary to manufacture, distribute and sell a variety of farm inputs. Additionally, they provide credit and related financial services, including export financing.
