…of these soil health practices provide and really documenting those along with the economic benefits,” Roseman noted. Applying for incentive opportunities can seem like a daunting process, but the assistance…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…and fostering partnerships, investing in data-driven solutions, supporting innovation, and scaling successful initiatives. EPA will also be offering technical assistance and other means of support to assist partners implement nutrient…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers updated progress on GSP submissions for SGMA, implementation assistance that is available for…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…30, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43). This Act includes $10 billion in assistance to agricultural producers impacted by wildfires, droughts,…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
As part of the effort to expand processing capacity, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new technical assistance initiative. The Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…Budget proposes $111 billion for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a budget level that supports 43.5 million Americans per month. It maintains funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…Applications for CSP must now be received no later than April 15 to be considered for 2022 funding. NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says the program provides importance assistance for…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…U.S. agricultural exporters grappling with severe supply chain challenges. This will provide meaningful assistance in getting their high-quality products to overseas customers,” U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…programs provide financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters and implementation of non-digester-based manure management practices that result in long-term methane emissions reductions and maximize environmental co-benefits on commercial…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…a degree of relief to specific direct loan borrowers. The additional flexibilities will allow for better assistance for borrows that previously may have been required to immediately repay loans or…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-10-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the recent freeze losses covered under the USDA tree assistance program, Almond Board…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…crops, including wheat, corn, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, rice, dairy, and sugar. It also provides disaster assistance. Nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other nutrition programs…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…support by establishing an initial technical assistance network and lead coordinator. More information about the technical assistance is available at theMeat and Poultry Supply Chain website. USDA’s one-year supply chain…
Avocado Shipping Delay Puts Spotlight on Imports from Mexico
…we appreciate the assistance of the US Embassy in Mexico, Mexico’s National Plant Protection Organization SENASICA, and the Association of Avocado Producers and Packers/Exporters of Mexico, as well as the…