…This funding aims to support the dairy sector by helping farmers explore higher-value uses for milk, such as artisanal cheeses and organic dairy products. Rep. Costa emphasized that this initiative…
New Scorecard Aims to Support Family Farmers
DepositPhotos image A new initiative called the Limited Government Agriculture Scorecard has been launched to help family farmers and ranchers in the United States. This scorecard is created by Competitive…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…steps to improve food security around the world. At the recent Clinton Global Initiative 2024 meeting, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a substantial investment of $466.5 million for two important…
UC Davis Licenses Strawberry Varieties Worldwide
DepositPhotos image The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) has announced new licensing agreements to provide over a dozen of its renowned strawberry varieties to growers globally. This initiative allows…
Groups Respond to SAF Tax Credit Guidelines
DepositPhotos image Legislation introduced in the House and Senate would extend a new sustainable aviation fuel tax credit for biofuels for ten years and prevent foreign producers from accessing the…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
DepositPhotos image The USDA launched the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series of Cooperative…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
…and solve labor challenges. NIFA awarded the Texas A&M Climate Smart Cotton Grant as part of its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. This research project will explore ways to reduce…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…also benefiting disadvantaged communities through the Justice40 Initiative. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2024 Protecting Your…
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The cooperative agreements are made through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). Projects address local resource concerns, climate-smart practices, and Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge. “Privately…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…farmers. It should be spent on agriculture. There’s been a lot of things, the gig climate initiative of Secretary Vilsack was a couple billion dollars, that again is peripherally attached…
PCC-DBII Offering $1.5 Million in Grants to Dairy Processors
The Pacific Coast Coalition – Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII) has announced its fifth round of grants, offering $1.5 million to dairy processors in several states. Applications from processors in…
Beneficial Ownership Information: Registration Due January 1, 2025
…updates will need to be filed within 30 days. Producers are being advised to consult with attorneys or tax professionals to ensure compliance with the requirements, to avoid penalties such…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
…improved irrigation, management practices, and innovative strategies. This initiative is expected to save 50,000 acre-feet of water across 250,000 acres of irrigated land and expand sustainable market opportunities. Listen to…
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
…(CFBF) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. This initiative aims to ensure better insurance availability while strengthening the overall market. “Our farmers and ranchers have been disproportionately affected by…