In Governor Gavin Newsom’s ‘May Revise’ of the state’s budget, several changes were made that will affect the agriculture industry. There were significant increases made to the funding allocated for …
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
Almond Board of California USDA Announces Almonds Included in Second Trade Assistance Program Almond Board Chair Holly King Attends White House Briefing with President Donald J. Trump U.S. Secretary of …
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and …
Almond Update: Assessment Increase Finding Homes for Increasing Almonds
More and more almonds are coming on to the market every year and projections show that will continue. The three-year almond assessment increase that recently ended is helping to facilitate …
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board is making additional funding available for two air quality incentive programs that provide assistance for agricultural operations within the boundaries of …
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
A group of 135 farm organizations and banks that supply seasonal loans to farms and ranches today called on the President and Congress to put aside political differences and supply …
State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches
California officials are currently accepting proposals for the California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The program is a federally funded grant opportunity that is made possible through the U.S. Small …
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
The 2019 Annual Report from California Climate Investments was recently released providing details about how cap-and-trade auction proceeds are being used to reduce overall emission levels in the state. The …
Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020
Ag groups are asking for cuts in the budget proposal for fiscal year 2020 be reconsidered. The budget proposes significant cuts to several safety net programs, as well as narrowing …
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
During a recent visit between California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson and newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom, the two worked toward developing a relationship with the new administration all …
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
Work is underway to ensure that the current levels of incentive funding for agricultural equipment replacement remain available to farmers. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal looks to reduce the funding …
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
Agricultural producers have until Feb. 14, 2019, to sign up for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP), launched last year to help producers suffering from damages due to unjustified trade retaliation. Producers can …
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
The California almond industry will receive more than $6 million to help identify and access new export markets. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the USDA has awarded the Almond …
Legislative Work Continues on Disaster Relief Package
With the government temporarily back up and running, lawmakers are continuing their work on a disaster relief package. A particular focus of the efforts are the 2018 agricultural losses that …