…Applications will be accepted until February 25, or until the funding is exhausted. The HSP Incentives Program provides support for growers and ranchers to implement conservation management practices that sequester…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…million investment to address the ongoing drought. Of the one-time General Fund support for drought resilience and response, $30 million in funding support would be used for groundwater recharge efforts….
Republicans Call for Investment in Water Projects with State Surplus
…additional water storage is the most sensible course of action given the state’s financial and hydrological situation. The full funding of state water projects could provide an additional 1.5 million…
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will be investing $1 billion to improve conditions in the meat processing sector. Funding will be allocated from the American Rescue Plan to aid independent…
More Than $350 Million Available for Groundwater Sustainability Projects
…Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program. The funding support will be made available for the planning and implementation of efforts to assist in compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)….
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
…and its partners make with these funds.” A critical priority for the funding program is to help protect U.S. agriculture from animal pests and diseases. Other important areas for funding…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-17-21
…on water, the cotton industry working to access federal funding support for climate-smart ag and details on the upcoming California Dairy Sustainability Summit. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-15-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering funding for California specialty crops, four scholarships opportunities available…
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…
Congressional Timeline for the Remainder of 2021
Congress returned to work last week after extending government funding through a continuing resolution to provide funding through February 18. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council,…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…these loan guarantees will back private investment in processing and food supply infrastructure that will strengthen the food supply chain for the American people. USDA is making the funding available…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-09-21
…$100 million in funding made available to rehabilitate four water conveyance facilities and the positive almond outlook at the Almond Conference State of the Industry. Tune in to the show…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is supporting upgrades to water conveyance facilities throughout the state. A $100 million funding program was recently announced to restore capacity to areas…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…The CWB promotes usage of walnuts in the United States through publicity and educational programs. The CWB also provides funding for walnut production, food safety and post-harvest research. About the…