…concern. The funding is to be spent on the purchase and distribution of agricultural products. USDA is also instructed to use that funding for the provision of grants and loans…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…of Agriculture (CDFA) is set to receive substantial funding to continue providing assistance to the agricultural industry. “This budget that was released by the governor today is an important strategic…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag and water groups seeking water infrastructure funding from…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…is also advocating for more water recycling and desalination investment along with funding support for local districts overseeing federal irrigation projects. President-elect Biden and Congress are being urged to consider…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
Several conservation priorities have been outlined for accelerated funding in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced ten key areas to focus on….
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
The latest COVID relief package includes some important provisions for livestock producers. One of the most significant aspects of the legislation is the additional funding for another round of the…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…for the QLA program. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency earlier in the week. Funding for the assistance is made possible by…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…and Guam. California is set to receive a significant portion of the funding support from USDA. “State governments, academic institutions, and other essential cooperators across the country use these USDA…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…program. Funding for the additional round of the program has been made possible through the COVID-19 relief package that was included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The program…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…grant recipients to help increase agricultural education and outreach. Funding for the program is provided by the purchase of special interest license plates from the Department of Motor Vehicles. “Over…
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
…through local collaboration. “We can bring you together with state agencies, local agencies, other federal partnerships with organizations producer- and conservation-related. They bring their resources, staff, and funding alongside our…
Week in Review: Mixed Results in Snow Survey, Friant-Kern Canal Gets Federal Funding
The California Department of Water Resources performed the first 2021 snow survey at Phillips Station Wednesday morning. The Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations and COVID-relief package includes funding support for making…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
The Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations and COVID-relief package includes funding support for making Friant-Kern Canal improvements. A total of $206 million will be used to repair areas of the water…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…“This assistance is helping increase economic opportunities and improving the quality of life for rural residents across the 50 states and all U.S. territories.” Rural infrastructure received the most funding…