…was also encouraged by the funding allocations for important agricultural programs. Specifically, increased investments in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program and Conservation Technical Assistance. “In the days ahead,…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
…demand for food assistance this year, especially in the face of rising food prices. Nearly 34 million people, including more than 9 million children, are food insecure, and 1 out…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…with the Almond Alliance, Western United Dairies Foundation, Self-Help Enterprises, and California Alliance with Family Farmers as part of the program. The groups will provide technical assistance to GSAs in…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, and trade groups. The assistance is being provided through the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. “In this unique public-private partnership, USDA…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…representatives on December 8, NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said the MOA is a “recommitment to delivering comprehensive technical assistance” to farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial forestland owners. The new agreement…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers agtech development, California DWR’s initial 5% water allocation, and Duchenaux on an assistance…
American Farmers Feeding the World
…for the mission of the United Nations World Food Program, which is a big U.N. entity that delivers humanitarian food assistance and aid to people in need all around the…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
Participation in the Seeds for Bees program has grown substantially since the last cropping year. The program provides free cover crop seeds for producers, as well as technical assistance. Chief…
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
Additional pandemic assistance is going to be provided through new and existing programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) will assist eligible…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…practices. Standard Project types address unique regional needs through training, outreach, and technical assistance. Educational Team projects complement Standard Projects through evaluation, coordination, and enhancement activities. Finally, Curriculum and Training…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…for future assistance and promote climate-smart agriculture by increasing access to conservation assistance. In October, USDA took action using Inflation Reduction Act funds to immediately provide relief to qualifying distressed borrowers whose…
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
A look at SNAP participation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In fiscal year 2021, USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program served an average of 41.5 million people monthly….
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
…it further demonstrates the value and success of those investments. Farmers and ranchers have been immensely interested in replacing older equipment, as more producers continue to request assistance. Listen to…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…of Agriculture is also receiving about $1.4 million as part of a similar partnership. Risk management program navigators will be developed through the partnership, to support technical assistance available to…