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…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…Rash. I am thrilled for the opportunity to serve in this new role.” For more information on NRCS assistance related to water quality improvements contact your local NRCS office. NRCS…
2020 Predicted To Be Highest Net Farm Income Since 2013
…indemnity payments made by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation are not included in the figure. Supplemental and ad hoc disaster assistance related to COVID-19 is largely responsible for the expected…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-02-20
…to apply for CFAP 2, and the failure of Prop 15 much due to the rural vote. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-02-20
…to apply for CFAP 2, and the failure of Prop 15 much due to the rural vote. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Less Than 10 Days Left to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
There are less than 10 days left to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). The program provides direct relief to producers who continue to encounter challenges…
Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers
…is more than willing to update equipment to address air quality concerns, but if mandates are going to continue to become more stringent then assistance is going to be needed….
Wildfire Recovery Funding Available from NRCS
…funding can be used to support a variety of measures to help address immediate resource concerns. There is a list of 17 conservation practices that are eligible for financial assistance…
USDA Encourages Safe Food Handling on Thanksgiving
…(1-888-674-6854). The hotline will even be open on Thanksgiving Day between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Food safety experts are also available to provide assistance online. About the…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants
…program provides funding for groundwater planning and implementation projects through a competitive grant process. An application assistance workshop will be held on Thursday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. The online…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…Communities at Earthjustice, to lead the EPA review team. During the Obama administration, Simms held the role of Deputy Assistance Attorney General in the Environment and Natural Resources Division of…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…The WIIN Act established a process for water infrastructure projects to receive federal assistance of up to 50 percent of the overall cost. Repairs will enable more reliable water delivery…