…Technical Assistance (WETA) program. The new submission deadline has been extended to Wednesday, February 3. The WETA grant program is designed to facilitate the provision of technical assistance to agricultural…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…the delivery of FSA programs to agricultural producers in California. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant, and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
…water recharge, $20 million for on farm water conservation, $10 million for technical assistance and drought relief for small farms and $250 million for drought contingency. “At a time when…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…under the budget proposal. Technical assistance and drought relief for small farmers would also be provided through a $10 million investment. Funding would be provided to support mobile irrigation labs,…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…for new programs of research on wildfire smoke issues and disaster assistance for growers affected by wildfires. More recently, Aguirre played a key role in the formation and operation of…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
…pick-up. The additional yard space will allow better access to equipment to provide rapid turnaround by not needing to wait for in-terminal space. Assistance will also be provided to agricultural…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…available for workforce training and $50 million will be devoted to technical assistance and research and development. To help smaller operations keep pace with demand, USDA will be providing $100…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…state agencies, producers, and other stakeholder groups. USDA has also invested in additional personnel to provide assistance to program participants and help streamline conservation efforts. “CREP is one of the…
USDA to Award Up To $400 million for Local Food Purchase Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing a Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Up to $400 million will be awarded from funding made possible through the…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…to better align the program with actual producer expenses. The new Supplemental DMC is intended to provide better assistance options for small and mid-sized dairy operations. A total of $580…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…Assistance Program coverage, offered through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…Program (CFAP) 1 alone and millions more through CFAP 2. Ensuring the walnut industry’s voice was heard, the CWC, as part of a coalition, also worked with sectors of the…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…labeling, and food safety requirements needed to achieve a Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Poultry Products Inspection Act. Grant assistance can also assist…