…expected to decrease by 45.3 percent this year. USDA is expecting significantly lower levels of supplemental and ad hoc disaster assistance to be provided compared to 2020. Lower payments from…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…the letter. “NASDA is seeking the assistance of your office in securing additional flexibilities from both USDA and the Office of Management and Budget to enable these funds to be…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-10-21
…Ag Expo experience, producers encouraged to apply for CFAP 2.1, pollination as bloom approaches, and the new winery wastewater requirements that will impact about half of the industry. Tune in…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
…The ACEP final rule also incorporates public feedback that was provided on the interim rule released in January 2020. ACEP provides financial and technical assistance to help keep agricultural lands…
Week in Review: Snowpack Below Average, Wineries Face Statewide Wastewater Rule
…a statewide basis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that payments under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program are being suspended. Industry members are being asked to provide information as part…
ECP Signup Deadline Has Been Extended to March 1
The deadline to apply for assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has recently been extended. USDA’s California Farm Service Agency has extended the deadline to sigh-up for the ECP…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s suspension of CFAP payments, the 20 percent jump…
Supplemental CFAP Payments Stalled with Biden’s Regulatory Freeze
…Coronavirus Food Assistance Program – Additional Assistance and has halted implementation until further notice.” USDA had previously announced additional assistance was going to be offered through an expansion of CFAP…
Week in Review: Relief Provided in PPP Revision, FARMER Funding Increased in Budget
…The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has been updated…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-21-21
…listeria tolerance to sanitizers and the assistance that is available through the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Assistance Available Through Farmer Veteran Coalition
The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is offering support to beginning veteran farmers. The FVC serves nearly 25,000 veterans turned farmers and is offering assistance through the Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) has been updated to provide additional assistance to farmers and ranchers. CFAP changes include an expansion of eligibility as well as updated payment levels….
Week in Review: Ag Support in Newsom Budget, Deadline Nearing for Ag Order 4.0
…for adoption quickly approaches. The latest COVID relief package includes some important assistance opportunities for livestock producers. More than $70 million has been allocated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…of Agriculture (CDFA) is set to receive substantial funding to continue providing assistance to the agricultural industry. “This budget that was released by the governor today is an important strategic…