…with low requirements, the participation level of California producers in USDA’s CFAP and learn more about researchers achieving microbiome control in cattle. Tune in to the show for these news…
Details of How CFAP is Assisting Cotton Industry
Now three weeks into the application period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, nearly 20 percent of the $16 billion in direct payments being made available…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…timeframe for payment eligibility and making adjustments to the current payment limits of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). USCA also asks for CFAP to cover actual losses in lieu…
Secretary Perdue Highlights Coronavirus Assistance Success
…One of the most significant projects has been the implementation of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue spoke with AgNet Media about some of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a CFAP application webinar for almond growers, the DOJ…
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the $18 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program back in April. $16 billion of that will go to direct payments for producers who have been…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-09-20
…recently introduced legislation to remove barriers to meat sales and listen in to a one-on-one interview with Secretary Perdue regarding Farmers to Families Food Box program and CFAP payments. Tune…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…technical assistance and credit protocol verifiers through USDA’s certification program. “America’s farmers and ranchers have made tremendous strides in reducing our carbon footprint, with overall greenhouse gas emissions under 10%…
The Paycheck Protection Program Gets More Flexibility
…been updated by the PPP Flexibility Act. The deadline to apply for PPP assistance is Tuesday, June 30. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-08-20
…may be qualified to benefit from CSP, also farmers nation-wide begin to receive USDA’s CFAP payments. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
CSP Explained: Building Upon Existing Conservation Plans
Many California producers already have a conservation plan established for their operation, which serves as a starting point for many assistance programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)….
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
…with established conservation practices,” said Hudson Minshew, State Conservation Agronomist for NRCS California. “Some easy examples are crop rotation and cover cropping.” The CSP is designed to provide assistance to…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
The first payments for farmers and ranchers have been issued through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that CFAP payments totaling more than…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
A Technical Assistance Grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts is bringing nine new positions to resource conservation districts (RCDs) in California. Adding personnel to multiple RCDs will add…