…in much-needed ERP assistance, the groups expressed serious concerns with changes. The biggest change is a “progressive factor” that reduces the disaster assistance for many eligible growers based on the…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchased $800 million worth of meat products for use in nutrition assistance programs such as free school meals. That meat must fall under the…
HSP Funding Drops by $40 Million Due to Unexpected Budget Errors
…going to be accepted sometime in the fall. However, budget change has delated Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance grants that are integral for HSP solicitation. As a result, solicitation is…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…and footprints. If a grower opts into the more detailed section, UC Davis is offering assistance. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
…these plans based on scientific merit and their potential to achieve sustainability goals. The agency will continue to support GSP development, providing technical and financial assistance, along with a robust…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…of assistance. Track 1 relies on existing federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) data, benefiting over 206,000 producers who received indemnities for losses covered by these…
Details of Household Food Security Report
…of the possible causes of changes in food insecurity from year to year. “However, we do know from prior research that increases in Nutrition Assistance and other forms of assistance…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…$5.8 billion to the farm sector in 2020. The PPP was a non-USDA assistance program for small businesses adversely affected by the pandemic. Total Federal Government payments to the farm…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…Cheyne welcomed additional funding for food assistance programs, emphasizing the crucial role of U.S. wheat farmers in addressing global hunger needs. USW Chairman Michael Peters highlighted the positive impact of…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…“So, that can be anything, [such as] technical assistance field assistance to do that to transition different practices to organic practices. They can do mentorship,” she said. She says the…
Deadline Extended for Multiple Assistance Programs
…or releveling. One of the other assistance programs that has received an extension is the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. Applications for assistance will now be accepted from eligible farmers, ranchers,…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…and 2022. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger said the latest actions will help to better meet the needs of producers. New insurance options will include the Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…Joe Neguse. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown also introduced the companion bill S.2874. The legislation seeks to address certain limitations of the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Currently, only five produce…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…crucial technical assistance and subaward funds to dairy farmers and businesses in their respective regions. The support will encompass essential aspects such as business plan development, marketing, branding, and facilitating…