…of grants, loans, pilot programs, technical assistance, cooperative agreements, and more.” The goals of the local food purchase initiative are also being supported by another investment of $50 million. Funding…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…on other efforts of the Biden-Harris Administration to improve DMC and other key USDA dairy programs,” Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie said in a press release….
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…as support long-term investments in new operations. Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…Innovation at Western Growers, the education session addressed the question of marketing around sustainable and regenerative practices. Duflock explained that both ‘regenerative’ and ‘sustainable’ have become very popular buzzwords, but…
Almond Update: Tickets Available for Almond Conference Events
…Almond Conference will feature two lunchtime keynote speakers who will be highlighting important industry topics. The keynote speaker on Wednesday will be Barbara Stuckey, Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer for…
USDA Announces Agricultural Outlook Forum Theme and Program
…Sustainability and Productivity Growth,” and the program will focus on innovations to minimize the environmental footprint of agriculture and ensure sustainability while improving crop yields. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says,…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $32 million in the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Grants have been awarded to 167 meat and poultry slaughter…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…strengthening the viability and resilience of regional food economies through collaboration and coordination. “These grants will help maximize opportunities for economic growth and ingenuity in local and regional food systems…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…nominee means that Bonnie is the new Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Stabenow says, “Democrats and Republicans praise Mr. Bonnie’s extensive credentials and commitments to tackling the climate crisis…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is awarding $25 million to conservation partners across the country for 18 new projects under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program’s…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…as funding support for conservation and recycling projects. Investments will also be made to existing water infrastructure such as dams and canals that are in dire need to repair. “Amid…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…The SCBGP provides grants to state departments of agriculture to help support industry initiatives. More than $880 million has been issued through the program since 2006. Approximately 100 projects will…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Initiative launched last week. He also highlighted the Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Initiative, as well as the USDA-supported Pathways to Dairy…