U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) on Friday which will provide support to farmers, ranchers, and consumers who are struggling due to COVID-19. …
Week in Review: Pandemic Taking A Toll on Citrus and Dairy
…getting some added relief from California in new legislation that was proposed and a new video this week highlights the success of assistance offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service….
California Prune Board Keeping Industry Informed and Safe During Pandemic
…has been placed on providing reliable information to industry members about the best safety practices and financial assistance options that are available. “We’re actually being inundated with emails from different…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…Corporation. “I consistently hear from growers around the country the imperative need to get financial assistance into producers’ hands immediately. Timing is crucial,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in the…
$5 Billion in Relief Sought for Produce Market Stabilization Program
…that simply cannot be converted fully to a changing retail market.” The proposal details who would be eligible for immediate assistance, which includes dealers and growers of fruits, vegetables, and…
Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust Aims to Help Ag
…the effort has already garnered significant support from donors and substantial interest from farmers and ranchers who need assistance. “Farmers and ranchers all across the country have seen their primary…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…management, by establishing research data collection to complement the implementation and technical assistance portions. The program also provides for improved structuring for how producers working with the project are compensated. …
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…to provide assistance, ag employers are asked to contact CDFA with information as to what supplies are running low and how that will impact the food supply chain. About the…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…point between parties in the Senate. The CCC is what is used to provide assistance to American farmers and ranchers under the Market Facilitation Program. The coronavirus stimulus bill will…
USDA Service Centers Open for Business by Phone Appointment Only
…not available producers can receive assistance from the closest alternate Service Center by phone. Producers can find Service Center phone numbers at farmers.gov/service-center-locator. FPAC agencies continue to look at the…
Applications Still Being Accepted for Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is still accepting applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The funding assistance program is designed to support new technologies or approaches that reinforce NRCS…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…assistance that is being made available if they are unable to work due to COVID-19. “It is our highest priority that if you are in the vulnerable population based on…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…Single-Family Housing Direct borrowers to ensure they can also seek payment assistance if needed. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR): While OASCR will assume a maximum…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farming incentives through the provision of technical and financial assistance to make improvements in agricultural operations that help address air quality. The…