…says of the subcommittee chairs. “I’m excited to welcome this talented slate of subcommittee Chairs for the 118th Congress. Their expertise and partnership are essential to fulfilling this Committee’s mandate of…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
…the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program allows young people around the country to complete and submit their applications online. The program is administered through USDA’s Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement….
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
…Barranca and into the Pacific Ocean. So you love it when you can keep it.” The cover crops also helped to keep organic matter and nutrients from leaving the orchard…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…state’s existing water storage. However, a majority of runoff is being lost to the Pacific Ocean. California’s simultaneous drought and flood emergencies are raising questions about the state’s overall approach…
VofV: Focused on a Better Future with Ashley Swearengin, Central Valley Foundation CEO and Former Fresno Mayor
…the goal is to stem groundwater depletion, halt runaway sprawl, or promote innovation, one component comes up throughout her message: comprehensive partnership. Change for the better happens when people make…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
…donate one million meals* to people in need this NFL season through a partnership with Feeding America. Chunky Sacks Hunger strives to “sack” food insecurity by shining a spotlight on…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…a vote of 83-11. “Our nation’s transportation infrastructure is critical to agriculture and rural America’s competitive advantage in world markets, and WRDA provides vital support for that network,” The Fertilizer…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…payment – to transition from a fairly water-intensive crop to a lesser water-intensive crop.” Transition payments can range from $250 to $2,800 per acre depending on current land uses. Farmers…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…nonprofit organizations, cooperatives, and trade groups. The assistance is being provided through the Market Access Program (MAP) and the Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. “In this unique public-private partnership, USDA…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Partnership Program · $1.4 billion – Agricultural Conservation Easement Program · $1 billion – Conservation Technical Assistance NRCS is asking for public input on to how to best maximize benefits for climate…
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
…reach their full academic potential, they must build healthy eating habits, and USDA recognizes the importance of private sector partnership in making this happen.” The request for grant applications is…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…of Agriculture is also receiving about $1.4 million as part of a similar partnership. Risk management program navigators will be developed through the partnership, to support technical assistance available to…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
…Partnership was launched to promote improved relations between the two countries. The partnership and upcoming trade mission are also part of the overall goals outlined in the Proposer Africa initiative…
VofV: Global Competition Requires Urgent Supply Chain Tech Innovation
…Alverstone Group, and Claire Pribula, the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Yield Lab Asia Pacific. Gary and Claire discuss the changes in the marketplace that have resulted in an urgent…