…the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Funding for the new competitive grant program is being made possible by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Applications for the…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…$20 million is also earmarked to provide organic cost-share assistance, which will include farmers transitioning to organic production. The initiative also includes funding for Pandemic Response and Safety Grants for…
Debt Forgiveness for Disadvantaged Farmers on Hold After Judge’s Ruling
…moving forward with a program to help approximately 14,000 minority farmers and ranchers across the country. Close to $4 billion in funding was approved for the program to pay off…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering $41.8 million for drought response in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Oregon. Funding will be provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…Funding would be used for watershed protection and flood prevention, along with forest treatments and restoration. “Hydrological conditions in the West are continuing to change and populations are continuing to…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…resilience and fairness of the food system. Funding for the initiative is made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act as well as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…to $100 million will be invested in expanding the reach of food security efforts. Funding will also support a new grant program under USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. The purpose…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…been funding projects to demonstrate the efficacy of AF36 Prevail on 500 acres of almonds. The latest trial has been expanded to 5,000 acres in five growing regions in California….
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
…years. As part of the effort, DWR has recently approved $26 million in grant funding to help implement a variety of projects addressing groundwater needs. Groundwater sustainability plans will continually…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…to provide resistance to the virus once again. “In other projects in this area, we are screening other materials including wild genetics,” Bagley noted. “We’re funding work to breed tomatoes…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…of nearly $1.5 billion in funding to support climate-smart agriculture, climate resilience, and clean energy. Funding would be allocated among a variety of efforts to address climate adaptation, conservation, and…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…food justice and access.” A pre-recorded webinar will be made available providing more information on the USDA grants being offered. The webinar will explain the purpose of the grants, along…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an increase in funding for nutritional programs found in…