Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest …
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking information on equipment replacements under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Engine and equipment replacement has been made possible under EQIP through …
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
Two new programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seek to provide more support for crop insurance options for underserved producers. About $3.3 million is being invested in the …
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
Agricultural producers still have an opportunity to apply for conservation funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Opportunities made possible through the farm bill include the Environmental Quality …
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an investment of $71.2 million for assisting underserved producers. Investments are being made into the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program …
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
Grant recipients have been announced as part of an effort to support the U.S. food system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is helping to cover certain pandemic-related health and …
Soil Carbon Monitoring Efforts to Expand with $8 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be enhancing soil carbon monitoring efforts with an $8 million investment. Building on the carbon monitoring network is part of USDA’s overall plan …
Alexis Taylor Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the nomination of Alexis Taylor as the next Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of …
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected nearly two dozen projects that will impact California under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. A total of $2.8 billion is being …
Industry Collaboration Helps Get Imported Grapefruit Standards Reinstated
The grapefruit marketing order is back in effect for the upcoming season. Juice content maturity requirements will once again be enforced on imported grapefruit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
California is receiving more than $23.4 million for specialty crop support for Fiscal Year 2022 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded the funding …
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
Funding priorities for this year’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic program include climate-smart agriculture, invasive species mitigation, and urban agriculture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be investing $15 million …
Application Period Open for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
Up to $12 million will be invested in the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be accepting proposals …
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investments in two farming outreach and education efforts. As part of the investment, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is funding a …