Congress is working to finalize a year-end government funding package that includes a one-year extension of the farm bill and billions of dollars in economic and disaster assistance. This bipartisan …
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
Farmers across the United States are facing growing financial pressures, and commodity groups are stepping up their calls for economic assistance as Congress continues to deliberate on a new farm …
Disaster Tax Relief Bill Passes in U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate has passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). The legislation, in addition to providing much needed relief to victims of hurricanes, also provides tax relief …
USDA Invests $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of Forestlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has announced a $265 million investment to conserve nearly 335,000 acres of ecologically and economically significant forestlands nationwide. This effort, funded by President …
Hunger Crisis in America: Feeding America CEO Urges Action
The United States is facing its highest levels of food insecurity since the 2008-2009 economic downturn, according to Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. In a recent interview, Babineaux-Fontenot revealed …
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
A $9.8 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is set to address labor challenges in the nursery industry through cutting-edge automation research. The University …
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is working to assist farmers facing natural disasters, particularly in the Southeast and California. In an interview with AgNet Media, Administrator …
USDA Announces Investment to Conserve Forestlands Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service has committed over $265 million to conserve nearly 335,000 acres of important forestlands across 17 states. This investment, supported by President Biden’s …
Supporting Local and Regional Food System Development
A series of USDA grants were issued to projects under a set of local and regional food system development and promotion programs. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
USDA Invests $85 Million to Boost Organic Market Opportunities Nationwide
The USDA has allocated $85 million in grants to strengthen organic markets nationwide, with California avocado farmers among the notable recipients. This funding is part of the USDA’s Organic Market …
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California has announced federal assistance opportunities for agricultural producers for Fiscal Year 2025. While applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) …
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
While the election is now behind us, the future of the long-awaited Farm Bill remains in question. Farmers and ranchers have been waiting for the reauthorization of the bill for …
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The event showcased …
CDFW Now Accepting Applications for Wolf-Livestock Loss Compensation Program
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for direct loss compensation under the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program (WLCP). Livestock producers who have experienced confirmed or probable …