…Since 2021, the USDA has invested $758 million in conserving more than 500,000 acres. Major projects include the Pee Dee Basin Initiative in South Carolina, the largest land conservation project…
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
…Organic Market Development Grant Program, a key piece of its $300 million Organic Transition Initiative, aimed at expanding both market opportunities and infrastructure for organic producers. In one example of…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…Suarez highlights an increase of about 50% in federal support, bringing over $100 million for conservation initiatives. Key programs include the National Air Quality Initiative, aimed at replacing old engines…
Future of U.S. Biofuels Hinges on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentives
…upcoming guidance for the 45Z tax credit, the Clean Fuel Production Credit, as a crucial factor for agriculture’s involvement in SAF. This credit, set to replace the 40B tax credit…
U.S. Census Bureau Finds Child Supplemental Poverty Rates Lower Than Official Rates in Most States
…and the official poverty rate offer different perspectives on child poverty. While the official measure focuses on basic income thresholds, the SPM includes factors like tax credits (such as the…
NRCS Announces $1.5 Billion for Conservation Projects Aimed at Climate Action and Resource Protection
…These partner-driven initiatives aim to address natural resource challenges on agricultural lands, with partners contributing an additional $968 million, amplifying the impact of federal funding. Five of the projects are…
Election Results Set the Stage for New Priorities in Agriculture
…of preserving the 2017 tax reforms, which are set to expire in 2025. “We’re an industry that is land rich and cash poor,” he noted, stressing that maintaining these tax…
NCBA Pushes for Tax Policy Stability as Expiration of Tax Cuts Looms
With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring at the end of next year, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is kicking off a major push on tax policy for…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
…across the country. This initiative, funded under Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935, aims to help both producers and communities in need. According to USDA Under Secretary Jenny…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a report analyzing data collected in a nationwide tax survey of America’s cattle producers. With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…National Air Quality Initiative (NAQI), which helps farmers replace outdated engines with cleaner technology, and the National Water Quality Initiative for conservation efforts to improve water quality. NRCS evaluates applications…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…projects under its new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The program, launched in January 2024, aims to reduce non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…Miracle-Gro to offer the sixth round of funding for this initiative. The program aims to support innovative projects by providing grants of up to $2,500 for top-ranking applicants. The Friends…
2025 Almond Leadership Program Applications Open
DepositPhotos image The Almond Board of California has announced that applications for the 2025 Almond Leadership Program are now open. This initiative, which has been running since 2009, is designed…