…U.S. Department of Agriculture recognizes the harm COVID-19 has caused our markets, and winegrape growers need to be included in the next round of financial assistance for agricultural producers.” Sponsored…
Increasing CFAP Criticism from WTO Members
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program known as CFAP is coming under fire from several members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The CFAP criticism is putting the program under increased…
USDA Expanding Website Features to Better Manage Conservation Activities
…manage their conservation activities online and request assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Producers will now be able to view, download, and electronically sign documents; as well as reference…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
Industry groups are encouraging more cotton eligibility under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Under the guidelines for the program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) determined that extra-long staple…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-18-20
…with low requirements, the participation level of California producers in USDA’s CFAP and learn more about researchers achieving microbiome control in cattle. Tune in to the show for these news…
Details of How CFAP is Assisting Cotton Industry
Now three weeks into the application period for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, nearly 20 percent of the $16 billion in direct payments being made available…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…timeframe for payment eligibility and making adjustments to the current payment limits of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). USCA also asks for CFAP to cover actual losses in lieu…
Secretary Perdue Highlights Coronavirus Assistance Success
…One of the most significant projects has been the implementation of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue spoke with AgNet Media about some of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a CFAP application webinar for almond growers, the DOJ…
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the $18 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program back in April. $16 billion of that will go to direct payments for producers who have been…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-09-20
…recently introduced legislation to remove barriers to meat sales and listen in to a one-on-one interview with Secretary Perdue regarding Farmers to Families Food Box program and CFAP payments. Tune…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…technical assistance and credit protocol verifiers through USDA’s certification program. “America’s farmers and ranchers have made tremendous strides in reducing our carbon footprint, with overall greenhouse gas emissions under 10%…
The Paycheck Protection Program Gets More Flexibility
…been updated by the PPP Flexibility Act. The deadline to apply for PPP assistance is Tuesday, June 30. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-08-20
…may be qualified to benefit from CSP, also farmers nation-wide begin to receive USDA’s CFAP payments. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…