…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support food supply chains. Funding would be used to help with the purchase of agricultural commodities for food banks and also help protect agricultural…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…NASDA include food purchases, equipment, farmer support opportunities, and other expenses related to COVID relief. NASDA is also asking for the ability to extend funding beyond 2024. “The flexibility sought…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
The winds of change certainly have blown strong from Washington, and they are at gale force in the farming industry. President Biden eliminated the Covid relief funding which benefited some…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
…and the benefits of engaging with the national trust protocol, nutrient management project funding, and the details on the AgSafe Conference which begins next week. Tune in to the show for…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
…in grant funding. The awards from the 2020 cycle of the competitive FREP Grant Program were given to agricultural organizations as well as universities. A total of 11 research projects…
Potential Changes to Ag Burning Regulations in the San Joaquin Valley
…SB 705. Although the District’s 2020 Staff Report includes further limiting the burning of prunings, there are some provisions for suitable alternatives. The District voted to increase funding for the…
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
The proposed budget from Governor Gavin Newsom includes several provisions for helping the state address issues of climate change. Part of the climate smart agriculture funding allocations in the budget…
Smoke Taint Research Funded Through Last Spending Bill
The latest funding bill that was passed last month includes support for important winegrape research. The year-end omnibus funding bill and COVID-19 relief package provided funding support for investigating smoke…
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
…helps to provide more precise data and should aid NASS in report accuracy. The report suggests better funding support for NASS to incorporate all the latest tools available to acquire…
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
…to achieve. The list of infrastructure types considered for Alternative Funding Arrangements has been removed in the interest of clarity. Comments on the interim rule were received by more than…
Week in Review: Relief Provided in PPP Revision, FARMER Funding Increased in Budget
…The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has been updated…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a food safety group seeking funding to improve food…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
A food safety group is seeking funding to improve produce safety research and already has a third of the funds raised. The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has started a new capital…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
…Isom noted. The $170 million in funding would be broken down as $90 million in 2020-21 and $80 million in 2021-22. Funding for the program has been relatively volatile since…