…and Winegrape Growers of America sent a letter to congressional leaders asking for wildfire assistance. “We fear these wildfires, and potentially more to come, will result in the greatest economic…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Signups Underway, Growers Work Through Smoke Challenges
The signup period for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) is underway. Reports indicate that the walnut crop in the Central Valley appears to be…
Stopgap Funding Bill with Farming Support Moves Forward
…compromise between House members was reached enabling continued farming assistance in exchange for increased funding for nutrition assistance programs. The stopgap funding measure will now head to the U.S. Senate….
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering walnut producers qualifying for CFAP2 assistance, the Housing for…
Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation
The second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program opened on September 21. The USDA said CFAP 2 would provide producers with financial assistance that gives them the ability to…
New Farmers.gov Feature Allows Entities to Conduct Online Business with USDA
…these conservation features by desktop computer, tablet, or phone. The features being announced today add to existing features on site, including: · View, download, and e-sign documents; · Request conservation assistance; · Reference…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…the initial launch of CFAP. While the expansion of the program included additional qualifying crops, there were still many California producers who were not receiving assistance. CFAP 2 is designed…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CFAP 2 enrollment, Fresno County grape growers working through…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
…see a reduced acreage in ’21 as well.” California cotton growers were hoping that the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) would provide some type of relief. However, the U.S. Department…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
An additional $14 billion will be made available for the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Signups for CFAP 2 will begin on September 21 and will…
Housing for the Harvest Helps Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
…the program. Community organizations will provide other services such as meals, transportation, wellness checks, and in-language assistance. “This is all about keeping families, keeping co-workers safe from spreading COVID both…
Farmers.gov Update Enables More Business to Be Conducted Online
…to request conservation assistance and reference technical terms and submit questions. USDA intends to continue building out the online resource for farmers and ranchers. Planned additions to the self-service features…
Sonoma County Spearheading Program to Assist Farmers in Wildfire Situations
An educational safety program in Sonoma County has been working to assist farmers when wildfires occur. With the assistance of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Sonoma County Farm Bureau (SCFB)…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including how livestock and dairy producers can apply for CFAP,…