…disaster. Crops that are eligible for assistance include those that are eligible for federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage. Grazed crops, value loss crops, and crops…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…12 to apply for the CRP general signup. The program provides financial assistance to those implementing conservation practices. “This signup for the Conservation Reserve Program gives producers and landowners an…
ARB Offering Virtual One-Stop Trucking Information Event
…place beginning at 8:30 in the morning on Monday, January 25. Attendees will be able to access one-on-one assistance and listen to presentations on a variety of regulatory issues, financial…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…Assistance Program. In the first 45 days of the program, more than 35.5 million boxes were delivered. Several other rounds of the program were announced between July and October. USDA…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-04-21
…a possibility for table grapes and why locally-driven water initiatives are critical in helping guide national assistance. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
Locally driven efforts are critical for helping to guide national conservation assistance initiatives. Several leaders of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently heard from industry members about water quantity…
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
…were compounded by a multitude of natural disasters such as wildfires. FSA worked with farmers and ranchers to help navigate challenges and provide assistance. “Through this tough year, FSA continued…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…“This assistance is helping increase economic opportunities and improving the quality of life for rural residents across the 50 states and all U.S. territories.” Rural infrastructure received the most funding…
Wounded Warrior Project Partners with Farmer Veteran Coalition
…fund is a small grant program that provides assistance to newly farming veterans with the purchase of a piece of equipment The FVC is a national non-profit serving nearly 25,000…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…and partnerships, NRCS has worked to implement aspects of the 2018 Farm Bill as well as provide disaster recovery assistance. “With our partners, NRCS helps people help the land in…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…assistance for farmers impacted by market disruptions, and more funding for the Paycheck Protection Program.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
Counties Impacted by Wildfire Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program
Counties that have been impacted by wildfires have an opportunity to apply for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Applications are being accepted for the Emergency…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…the federal government’s programs designed to help those facing hunger, including the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. At a time when so many are turning…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
…moving items that provide direct assistance to emergency relief efforts. Livestock and livestock feed are included under the extended declaration, as well as food and other groceries for emergency restocking…