…map will determine federal funding opportunities. “Folks are able to take a look at the map through January 13. That is when the FCC would like to have any challenges…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
More than 60 agricultural groups are receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help expand export markets. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is awarding $202.7 million to…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…festival this past September, Farm Aid announced that it distributed nearly $1.2 million in grant funding in 2022. Farm Aid prioritized grant proposals from organizations that facilitate farmer-led solutions to…
FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding
…Program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the additional funding of $325 million for 71 projects under the second funding pool of the effort. USDA received more than 1,000 proposals between…
Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Receive Additional $325 Million Investment
…Peters. USDA received over 1,000 proposals from more than 700 entities, requesting more than $20 billion between both of the funding pools. The second funding pool was particularly focused on…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…as part of improving conservation efforts of agriculture stewards. The agreement seeks to make better use of that funding to deliver more efficient conservation services to California. CARCD President Don…
Ag Research Hearing at Senate Ag Committee
…research, the power behind modern, high-tech agriculture. But USDA research chief Chavonda Jacobs-Young said funding for research is on the decline. “Federal investments in agricultural research have declined by a…
DPR Seeking Input on Mill Assessment Alternatives
…of funding. DPR has been operating under a funding imbalance for the last eight years and the annual funding for the department was last adjusted back in 2004. The concept…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
Nearly $24 million is being invested as part of federal efforts to support beginning farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding 45 projects that will provide…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…resources to lead this historic charge.” The Inflation Reduction Act provided unprecedented funding levels for several of the existing programs that NRCS implements. The increased funding levels begin in fiscal…
Week in Review: $119 Million in Incentives Accepted & Alternative Shipping Successes
An additional $118.8 million in FARMER funding has been accepted and appropriated by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation…
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
…round of the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the grant funding will support producer income and strengthen the food…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…funding that is available. The conservation funding assistance available through EQIP includes $20 million to help farmers replace on-farm engines through the National Air Quality Initiative. Additionally, $5 million is…
Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
…be receiving grants through the 2501 Program. The funding will support outreach and technical assistance to underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters. Administered by USDA’s Office of Partnerships and…