…his summary describing the state’s economic position moving forward, Governor Newsom highlights federal assistance as playing a sizable role in structuring California’s budget. Several reductions have been proposed if the…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…Food and Nutrition Service nutrition assistance programs, which includes food banks that operate The Emergency Food Assistance Program. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…30 years, SBA has been prohibited by law from providing disaster assistance to agricultural businesses; however, as a result of the unprecedented legislation enacted by President Trump, American farmers, ranchers…
Including Water Investments in Infrastructure Package Challenging
…issues pertaining to California water supplies, with various pieces of legislation aimed at providing assistance for storage projects and other water infrastructure. It has been an uphill challenge in obtaining…
Week in Review: Market Disruptions Likely to Persist, USDA Purchasing Fresh Produce
…are also asking for the removal of payment limitations in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Subscribing to the newsletter will bring all the top stories to your email every week….
Newsom Expanding Farm to Family Program
…for producers who are experiencing an oversupply of produce resulting from changes in market demand. “The funding we announced will support financial assistance of up-to 15 cents per pound on…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-01-20
…the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
…of contractors that can supply additional equipment, personnel, and services. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will also be providing technical assistance to producers and providing cost share assistance in line…
Californians Can Use SNAP for Online Grocery Purchases
California recently became one of the states that will allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase grocery and food delivery online. Approval for the practice was…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…while paying their own bills. As lawmakers consider replenishing the disaster loan program, it’s crucial that they ensure agriculture is given equal access to assistance.” The letter also calls on…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
Lawmakers and industry groups are encouraging the elimination of the payment caps under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The $19 billion program includes $16 billion in direct payments for…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…probably months more,” said Puglia. “That just points to the need for federal assistance to help this industry bridge through this time because there’s no way that any farmer could…
Coronavirus Assistance Payments Expected by ‘End of May’
Farmers and ranchers who are struggling with current market conditions can expect coronavirus assistance payments to come next month as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that was…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-21-20
…the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…