…Farm to School programs into more schools and expand opportunity for farmers and ranchers, USDA offers grants, training, and technical assistance. Since the start of our Farm to School Grant…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…initiative, Unlock the Secrets in the Soil, which provides regional assistance to producers who want to improve soil health on their farms and spreads awareness through fact sheets, videos, farmer…
United States and Brazil Reach Agreement to End WTO Cotton Dispute
…the programs at issue. The United States also made monthly payments to the Brazil Cotton Institute for technical assistance and capacity building activities for the sector under a related Memorandum…
USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers
…is receiving a $200,000 grant to provide innovative technical assistance tools such as personal and business record-keeping, business planning and marketing assistance. The University of Texas-Pan American has been selected…
USDA Announces up to $31 Million to Empower People to Make Healthy Eating Choices
…Assistance Program (SNAP) more easily afford healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. Secretary Vilsack made the announcement with Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe in Richmond. “Too many struggling families do…
Deadlines Approching for Disaster Programs
Two deadlines are fast approaching for USDA disaster assistance programs. Cotton growers have only days more to sign up for a Farm Bill program that bridges old farm payment programs…
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
…Enhancement Program (SWEEP), authorized by emergency drought legislation (Senate Bill 103). SWEEP is a unique opportunity for growers to receive financial assistance to install water distribution systems that save water…
Counties Applying for Drought Assistance Grants
…made was that Tulare County is one of the leading counties when it comes to applying for water assistance grants. Counties Applying for Drought Assistance Grants So far they have…
Groundwater Legislation Will be Costly
…District General Manager Mark Larsen says getting together a group and starting the process will be no easy task. Even with some state assistance, Larsen says the amount of resources…
California Farm Service Agency Deadline for Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program Before October 1, 2014 Producers who have suffered eligible disaster-related losses are encouraged to act to secure assistance by Sept. 30,…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Aid; Land Values; New Captain Citrus
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week features information on financial assistance for citrus growers from USDA, a report on citrus land values in Florida and the debut of the…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…Conservation Stewardship Program contract with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and have also received technical assistance from NRCS. The Secretary saw soil conservation practices including “no till” and grassed waterways…
California Gets $22 Million from USDA for Conservation Programs
…conservation partners working with landowners can request assistance from USDA to protect and enhance agricultural land through an agricultural or wetland easement. These easements deliver many long-term benefits. For example,…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…eligible conservation partners working with landowners can request assistance from USDA to protect and enhance agricultural land through an agricultural or wetland easement. These easements deliver many long-term benefits. For…