…and aggregation, and markets and consumers. USDA will be providing direct assistance, grants, training, and technical assistance to support producers. Investments will also be made to expand overall processing capacity…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to invest $1 billion in an effort to address food security. Funding will be used to support The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)….
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
…approved. DWR will be working with the local GSAs to support the necessary improvements needed for the groundwater sustainability plans. DWR will continue working with GSAs in providing technical assistance…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…FSA by June 15 in order to receive the benefits under the program. The new cover crop program is a component of USDA’s $6 billion Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative….
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
…and potential improves to help address new resource management challenges. Other priorities identified by the group were providing better access to the program and promoting more utilization of SWEEP assistance…
Debt Relief Initiative to Benefit Hundreds of California Farmers
The debt relief initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide assistance for many socially disadvantaged farmers in California. Assistant Secretary for Administration at USDA, Osker Gonzales talked…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…virus has overcome the resistant qualities of the SW5 gene. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said they need assistance from growers to identify potential solutions….
Farm Bureau Backs Border States Urging Biden Admin to Help with Border Crisis
…concerns of members, local communities and law enforcement. It also asked for federal level assistance. Considering the letter is backed by all 50 states, Puerto Rico and American Farm Bureau, Boening…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering disadvantaged farmer debt relief brings substantial assistance for CA,…
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
…expanded its services and now reaches 17 counties. Eligible farm or food processor workers may qualify for up to $750 in financial assistance if they quarantine at the hotel, or up…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being encouraged to provide technical assistance funding for small and mid-sized farms and food businesses. More than 100 organizations representing a variety of…
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
…Legal Assistance, and Lideres Campesinas. In this instance, farmers and field managers have the right to refuse access. Moody noted that it is important for supervisors in the field to…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…for the grants is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative and is being made possible through the Farmers Market program. The initiative launched in March is aimed at…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…its enforcement options.” DOT is also being asked to provide assistance to exporters through its existing authority. Nearly 300 associations and industry groups signed the letter including the American Farm…