…newly established Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP) begins late this summer and enrollment for “buy-up” provisions under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) will begin early next year….
USDA, Partners Usher In a New Era In Conservation
…due July 14, and full proposals are due September 26. For more information on applying, visit announcement for program funding. To learn about technical and financial assistance available through conservation…
Agribusiness Export Training Seminars
…to meet the needs of individuals from small to large companies in a career related to global commerce including those within trade assistance organizations, trade promotion agencies or related educational…
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…to compare items, and checking sales on store brands. A new cookbook features 25 recipes from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) resource page, SNAP-Ed Nutrition Connection. The recipes are…
Cattle Group Pleased With Livestock Disaster Assistance Implementation
Bain A member of a leading cattle organization is impressed with the speed of implementation of a Farm Bill disaster assistance program. Rod Bain reports. Cattle Group Pleased…
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
…the economic impacts of the drought, ” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The research confirms where emergency drought assistance will be needed most, and efforts are already underway.” The UC…
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
(DAVIS, CA) May 13, 2014— All California counties are eligible as primary or contiguous counties for previously-announced 2014 drought disaster assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). All qualified farm…
USDA Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program Sign-Up Begins
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that sign-up begins today for 2012 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE)…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…announced in May 2014. Supplemental Agriculture Disaster Assistance: On April 14, 2014 USDA published a final rule to implement the disaster assistance provisions. Sign up for these programs began on…
Statement from Ag Sec. Vilsack on Updated 2012 Census of Agriculture Data
…opportunities for farmers and ranchers, and provide access to capital, credit and disaster assistance for producers of all sizes. The Census also shows the potential for continued growth in the…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
Second major small farmer package this year includes research awards, technical assistance and marketing support WASHINGTON, April 29, 2014 – Today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional support and resources…
Governor Brown Issues Executive Order to Redouble State Drought Actions
…of the Civil Code notwithstanding. 5. All state agencies that distribute funding for projects that impact water resources, including groundwater resources, will require recipients of future financial assistance to have…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces Additional USDA Actions to Combat Spread of Diseases Among U.S. Pork Producers
…assistance to producers who have experienced PED virus outbreaks in other critical areas such as disease surveillance, herd monitoring and epidemiological and technical support. As part of USDA’s coordinated response,…
USDA Helps Open and Expand Export Markets for U.S. Agriculture through 2014 Farm Bill Programs
…beginning April 17, 2014. In addition to MAP and FMD programs, eligible organizations can apply for funding through the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) Program, Quality Samples Program (QSP)…