New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…fair and timely disaster assistance for California’s agricultural sector. In a formal letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Schiff urged the agency to ensure that funding from the American Relief…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…assistance, facilitate business development, and distribute grants to help small and mid-sized producers adapt to changing market conditions. Backed by $4 billion from the American Rescue Plan, the initiative was…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Eligibility for stage one of the program is limited to producers who received a crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) payment related to a qualifying natural disaster….
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…from external shocks. 3. Securing the U.S. Nutrition Safety Net The plan includes targeted efforts to prevent fraud and block foreign exploitation of nutrition assistance programs, protecting vital services such…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a second round of marketing assistance for specialty crops—delivering critical financial support for America’s blueberry growers. USDA Rolls Out New Round of…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rolled out a new assistance initiative designed to support America’s specialty crop growers as they face mounting economic pressures. The program…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…CDFA’s Technical Assistance Program, and the University of California Cooperative Extension to host workshops stretching from Glenn County in the north to Kern County in the south. These sessions provided…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…Air quality and regulatory compliance Legal assistance and advocacy for farm employers “We represent growers throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Immigration and air quality are two of our largest focus…
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…farmers, enabling them to reinvest in their operations and secure future stability. Another critical provision involves farm programs, which would receive extensions to continue offering vital assistance to producers. Among…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…to the rapid distribution of disaster assistance. In just eight weeks, over $7.7 billion was sent to more than 500,000 farmers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. An additional $1…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
…that provide a vital safety net.” Filing a crop acreage report ensures eligibility for essential assistance programs, including: Disaster assistance Conservation programs Crop insurance According to the FSA, a crop…
Almond Update: ABC Almond Leadership Program Supports FFA Scholarships
…candidates receive the assistance they need to pursue their ambitions, making higher education more accessible to young agricultural leaders. A key component of the Leadership Program is its annual fundraising…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…safeguarding U.S. agricultural land for its intended purpose. Beyond financial assistance, the initiative prioritizes generational succession, aiming to ensure small farms remain within families across generations. By supporting inheritance and…