The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is granting $2.6 million for eight projects intended to further sustainable pest management efforts. A total of $1.72 million in research grants will…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 08-06-24
…farm economy and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is supporting sustainable pest management options with $2.6 million in grant funding. Tune in for this and more of the day’s…
CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting grant applications for its Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program. Managed by the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis, the…
Further Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Capacities
…nearly $110 million funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, include the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) and the Local Meat Capacity (Local MCap) Grant Program. “The Biden-Harris…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
…a funding grant from the State of Florida to teach the highly-specialized agricultural use of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Course. The course is designed to successfully link agriculture and aviation. …
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…funding from the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a human vaccine against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The grant follows outbreaks of the virus in dairy cattle…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
…$7 million grant will be distributed over five years, with opportunities for additional funding in future tranches. ABC plans to use the funding strategically, incorporating it into ongoing and new…
Grant Project to Increase Organic Consumption Through Education and Promotion
The Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center have received a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Organic Market Development Grant aims to expand organic…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…Service (AMS) today awarded approximately $24.8 million for 23 grant projects through the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) program. These projects will support the development of new and existing organic…
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
…of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Specialty Crops Security Act of 2024 seeks to bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by increasing its annual authorization from $85 million to…
Bill Seeks to Bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Legislation has been introduced to help better support the specialty crop industry. The Specialty Crops Security Act of 2024 seeks to bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), increasing…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…governmental agencies, Tribal governments, and land grant universities. GLCI aims to bolster conservation efforts on private grazing lands and support underserved producers, ultimately contributing to climate resilience and natural resource…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Increase & Legitimacy Questions for Indoor Heat Rule
…over allegations of misuse of USDA’s Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and receive all the latest farm news in your inbox every week….
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has expressed frustration over allegations of misuse of USDA’s Farm and Food Worker Relief (FFWR) Grant Program. The program is meant to provide…