…overwhelming for producers to understand which aspects of that data are valuable to their operation. The need for actionable data, information that will lead the farmer to make a change in…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…and drip systems. SWEEP solicitation has only been paused for the grant funding that goes directly to producers. Grants that are awarded to service providers that support growers have as…
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
…on November 17 to assess the merits of the petition, which had garnered support from nearly 29 percent of eligible market milk producers. After considering public input and discussions during…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…the program. “In the cash flow-based assistance, the producers will fill out an application that just demonstrates that they won’t have sufficient money available from this year’s production and off-farm…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed that agricultural producers can now sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…provide data assessing the impacts of their investments on agricultural producers and rural communities, as mandated by AFIDA. Furthermore, filers are encouraged to voluntarily provide data that identifies the geographical…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
…for emergency response efforts for exotic fruit flies as well as New World screwworm. This funding aims to shield the fruit, vegetable, and livestock industries, as well as the producers…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…Secretary Karen Ross expressed gratitude for the USDA’s commitment to strengthening food systems across the board. Eligibility for the RFSI funding extends to agricultural producers, processors, non-profit organizations, local government…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…of U.S. farmers, ranchers, and food producers at risk. The letter cites an estimate from Oxford Economics, suggesting that revoking China’s PNTR status could result in a more than 30…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
…committee to promote some of their agricultural and nutrition priorities for the next farm bill. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, pointed to the costs for pork producers because of California’s Proposition…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…in purchasing commodities for nutrition programs. The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act aims to include a more diverse range of producers in food procurement programs. With an annual expenditure of approximately…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…Bill that protects and enhances the resources needed for producers to mitigate risks and increase our nation’s, our great nation’s, position on the world stage, and strengthen agriculture’s return on…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…the environment and good for production and yield,” RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said in a press release. “This update affirms producers can have peace of mind that using conservation practices…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…18 they will mail the 2023 Census of Aquaculture to all producers who indicated in their 2022 Census of Agriculture that they produce and sell aquaculture products. The deadline to…