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business14 days ago

USDA Announces $12B Farm Aid, Prioritizing Rice and Cotton Amid Soy Concerns

The USDA announced a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers, primarily distributing $11 billion in one-time payments based on crop type and acreage, with rice and cotton farmers receiving the highest per-acre payments. While intended to support farmers amid low crop prices and trade disruptions, soybean farmers argue the aid is insufficient to cover their losses, highlighting ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector.

via Yahoo Finance|
#agricultural-economy#business#crop-subsidies
music3 months ago

Farm Aid 40 Highlights: Lineup, Streaming, and Impact in Minneapolis

Farm Aid's 40th anniversary festival in Minneapolis features over 11 hours of music with notable performances from Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and others, including surprise collaborations and a late-night schedule extension. The event's set times are available via the Farm Aid app, and attendees can expect a lively, unpredictable day of music and guest appearances.

via Bring Me The News|
#bob-dylan#concert-schedule#farm-aid
music2 years ago

Bob Dylan Joins Heartbreakers for Surprise Set at Farm Aid

Bob Dylan surprises the crowd at Farm Aid by performing three songs with members of the Heartbreakers before Willie Nelson's final set. Dylan, who played the inaugural event in 1985, took the stage without addressing the crowd and performed "Maggie's Farm," "Positively 4th Street," and "Ballad of a Thin Man." Other highlights of the concert included Neil Young's performance of "Heart of Gold," Dave Matthews urging those in the food business to consider a different line of work, and surprise appearances by Sturgill Simpson and Bobby Weir.

via USA TODAY|
#bob-dylan#farm-aid#heartbreakers
music2 years ago

"Bob Dylan's Surprise Set with The Heartbreakers Steals the Show at Farm Aid"

Bob Dylan made a surprise appearance at Farm Aid, the annual charity concert supporting family farmers in the US. Dylan, who helped conceive the event, performed with The Heartbreakers for a three-song set, including his first performance of 'Maggie's Farm' in 14 years. The concert was streamed on YouTube. In related news, producer Michael Cash revealed that Dylan had given unused lyrics to Post Malone for a project that never materialized.

via NME|
#bob-dylan#charity-concert#farm-aid
music2 years ago

Bob Dylan's Surprise Set of Sixties Classics Rocks Farm Aid

Bob Dylan made a surprise appearance at the Farm Aid music festival, performing with 3/5th of the Heartbreakers and members of the Dirty Knobs. Dylan played electric guitar and opened with "Maggie's Farm," followed by "Positively 4th Street" and "Ballad of a Thin Man." The unannounced set was a rare occurrence for Dylan, who usually performs with his own band and rarely plays with the Heartbreakers. The performance was a highlight of the festival, which also featured performances by Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Bob Weir, Margo Price, and John Mellencamp.

via Rolling Stone|
#bob-dylan#farm-aid#heartbreakers
music2 years ago

"Bob Dylan's Surprise Performances Steal the Show at Farm Aid 2023"

Bob Dylan surprises the crowd at Willie Nelson's Farm Aid festival in Indiana, performing a short but intense set of songs. The appearance marks 38 years since Dylan first suggested the idea for Farm Aid during his performance at Live Aid in 1985. Farm Aid, the longest-running concert for a cause, has raised over $64 million to support family farmers and a sustainable food system.

via Billboard|
#bob-dylan#charity#concert
music-festival2 years ago

"Farm Aid 2023: Iconic Lineup, Surprises, and Tackling Issues"

The 35th annual Farm Aid concert, featuring headliners Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp, along with Dave Matthews and Margo Price, will be held at the Ruoff Music Center in Indiana. The concert will be livestreamed on the Farm Aid YouTube channel and FarmAid.org, as well as on the Circle Network's app and various streaming platforms. The lineup includes performances by Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Alison Russell, among others. Donations can be made online, and Farm Aid has raised over $70 million to support family farmers.

via USA TODAY|
#farm-aid#lineup#livestream
music-and-entertainment2 years ago

Farm Aid 2023: Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp Return to Indiana

Farm Aid, a nonprofit agricultural organization, is bringing its annual music and food festival back to Indiana in September, with headliners including Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The festival will feature a day of music, family farmers, homegrown food, and agrarian experiences, with food concessions offering a diverse menu featuring ingredients produced by family farmers. Farm Aid aims to raise awareness and funds to support family-run farms and has raised over $70 million since its inception in 1985. Tickets for the festival will go on sale to the public on July 15.

via CNN|
#farm-aid#indiana#john-mellencamp
music2 years ago

Farm Aid 2023: Neil Young, Willie Nelson, and John Mellencamp Headline Star-Studded Lineup

Neil Young, Willie Nelson, and John Mellencamp have announced that Farm Aid 2023 will take place on September 23rd in Indiana. The lineup includes Dave Matthews, Margo Price, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson, and more. Farm Aid has raised over $70 million to support local farms since its inception in 1985, and this year's festival will focus on highlighting the work of family farmers in addressing climate change through sustainable farming practices. Tickets go on sale on July 15th.

via Consequence|
#charity-concert#farm-aid#john-mellencamp