California will be receiving significant funding support to help promote trade development for small businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted $600,000 to the California Department of Food …
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) program as well as the Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) …
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarding grants for projects to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag producers, as well as rural-based businesses and institutions. A total of $9.3 …
Assistance Payments May Be More Evenly Distributed This Go Around
The latest round of assistance payments may be more evenly distributed compared to last year’s trade relief package. An additional $16 billion has been committed by the Trump Administration for …
One Step Away From Helping Farmers Stay in Business
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “With farm bankruptcies at a record high in some regions of the country, Senate …
Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. …
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Welcomes Trade Assistance, Urges Return to Open Markets The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We greatly …
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced further details of the $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on free, …
MFP Details: ‘Minimum of $15 an Acre Initially’
The agriculture industry is anxiously awaiting more information about the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) with MFP details expected to be announced in the coming days. Vice President of Washington Operations …
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
The latest round of support from the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) has provided California-based agricultural groups with more than $31 million in ATP payments. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny …
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received criticism for how trade relief funding is being awarded, due to some recipients having strong business relationships with other countries. JBS USA, …
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms. …
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
The funding for methane reduction received some significant cuts in California’s 2019-2020 budget, but the programs that support the development of methane reducing projects will remain available. While the application …
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
As Governor Gavin Newsom waits to sign the California budget, many in the agriculture industry are cautiously optimistic about funding allotments. Although there were significant reductions to meaningful agricultural programs …