…Initiatives webpage. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service stands committed to supporting U.S. food and agricultural markets through applied research, technical services, and congressionally funded grants. This strategic investment aligns with broader…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted nearly $5 million to the University of California, Davis to support organic research. Grant funding is being made available through USDA’s National…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…Forestry Mitigation Activities that are eligible for funding. Agricultural Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) investments under the Inflation Reduction Act are also expanding. NRCS prioritizes protecting grasslands at risk of conversion,…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for its Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and…
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
…news release. “With the addition of the Inflation Reduction Act, we will be investing approximately 50 percent more federal funding to help producers address their unique resources concerns and help…
USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch
…apply for free and reduced-price meals. School districts receive federal funding based on a formula using existing data, and local or state funds must fill any gap between program costs…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…explained. “So, it’s a three-way effort. The industry rallying behind the Strawberry Commission, Cal Poly rallying to build the Strawberry Center, and then the joint funding of efforts to basically…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program), with up to $65 million in grants, is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with other federal agencies….
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…a glaring lack of awareness among farmers and ranchers regarding available federal and state funding options for supporting water conservation practices. Nearly 80 percent of respondents were unaware of the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-25-23
…to Repair Bill from the National Farmers Union, comments on disaster relief, and leveraging existing areas of funding for SPM roadmap implantation. Tune in to the show for these news…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…food goes uneaten through loss or waste. When food is tossed aside, so too are opportunities for improved food security, economic growth and environmental prosperity. The funding will support the…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…the funding needed to not only provide one payment to State’s rice producers, but also sufficient funding to now provide an additional payment. This financial assistance provides a much-needed capital…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…oversubscribed programs that received a boost of funding from the Inflation Reduction Act,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “NRCS is investing in continued support of community-based…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-20-23
…Bill, the value of climate-smart grant programs for consumer demand and Animal Health Laboratory Network goal of disease detection. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…






















