There are less than 10 days left to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). The program provides direct relief to producers who continue to encounter challenges…
Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers
…is more than willing to update equipment to address air quality concerns, but if mandates are going to continue to become more stringent then assistance is going to be needed….
Wildfire Recovery Funding Available from NRCS
…funding can be used to support a variety of measures to help address immediate resource concerns. There is a list of 17 conservation practices that are eligible for financial assistance…
USDA Encourages Safe Food Handling on Thanksgiving
…(1-888-674-6854). The hotline will even be open on Thanksgiving Day between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Food safety experts are also available to provide assistance online. About the…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants
…program provides funding for groundwater planning and implementation projects through a competitive grant process. An application assistance workshop will be held on Thursday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. The online…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…Communities at Earthjustice, to lead the EPA review team. During the Obama administration, Simms held the role of Deputy Assistance Attorney General in the Environment and Natural Resources Division of…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…The WIIN Act established a process for water infrastructure projects to receive federal assistance of up to 50 percent of the overall cost. Repairs will enable more reliable water delivery…
Amended Nutria Eradication and Control Act Signed into Law
President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill to reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. The bill will provide federal assistance for states dealing with nutria…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…will be providing hotel quarantine support along with additional assistance for workers’ families, including home food delivery. Imperial County is partnering with Vo Neighborhood Medical Clinic to help manage the…
California Organic Institute Begins to Take Shape
…for connecting organic producers with specialized assistance and industry resources. Wilson explained the institute holds tremendous potential for building out research areas and advancing the entire organic industry. “There’s a…
Safflower Shows Potential as Winter Forage Crop for Dairies
…safflower as for small grain silages. So, the first test was encouraging,” Kaffka noted. With the assistance of dairy cooperators, the safflower research will be moving out into the fields…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…Reserve Program (CRP). EQIP will now provide assistance for organic producers transitioning their ground from the CRP. The ranking protocols will also include the consideration of an applicant’s status under…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-28-20
…billion from CFAP 2 and continuing research to address Southern Blight in potatoes. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-28-20
…transportation, farmers getting paid $7 billion from CFAP 2 and continuing research to address Southern Blight in potatoes. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….