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End of Government Shutdown Brings Dollars to Food Aid, Ag

The new Continuing Resolution that Congress and the White House came to agreement on this week did more than reopen the federal government. Food for Peace, one of the two federal food aid programs, was allocated $1.2 billion in the bill.

Additionally, language in the legislation directs USDA to work with the Department of State to transfer administration of Food for Peace back to USDA as it was originally established.  This is something the wheat industry has been advocating for since USAID was dismantled.

The legislation delivered big for agriculture, including full appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and full funding for USDA’s operations and reports.  The CR extended farm bill programs through September 30, 2026 as well.  The U.S. Grain Standards Act, which authorizes the Federal Grain Inspection Service to establish official marketing standards was also extended.

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November 18, 2025
Idaho-Oregon Grain & Oilseed Convention Next Week
November 18, 2025
End of Government Shutdown Brings Dollars to Food Aid, Ag
The new Continuing Resolution that Congress and the White House came to agreement on this week did more than reopen the federal government. Food for Peace, one of the two federal food aid programs, was allocated $1.2 billion in the bill.
November 18, 2025
Governor Little Appoints New Idaho Wheat Commissioners
November 18, 2025
Commission Represents Idaho Farmers with National Industry Groups
Idaho Wheat Commission leadership and staff were in Austin this week to join U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) during the joint fall board meeting. Idaho’s wheat-growing families are represented on the USW Board of Directors by Clark Hamilton, Ririe; Cory Kress, Rockland; and Cliff Tacke, Cottonwood.
October 28, 2025
Taiwan and Idaho Wheat Sign Purchasing Agreement: Who Wins?
Last week, commissioners and staff from the Idaho Wheat Commission joined Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke, Mr. Michael Chang, President of the Taiwan Flour Millers Association (TFMA), and Ms. May Lin, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle, to sign a letter of intent important to the wheat industry.