…the support for farmers and ranchers, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has voiced concern over how the assistance packages are being administered. In a letter to Secretary Perdue, NFU President…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…this work,” Ross noted. “We fund a lot of demonstration projects as a way to bring partners together and then providing the technical assistance, so farmers know ‘what are the…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
…leaves thousands of people in need of urgent medical assistance. Amanitin is the class of mushroom toxins that cause the most serious issues. The new test can identify the presence…
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs. CDFA’s dairy methane reduction programs provide funding assistance for the installation of…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…Insurance (MPCI) provides coverage against loss of yield because of insurable causes of loss for hemp grown for fiber, grain or cannabidiol (CBD) oil, and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…and medium grain rice, as well as alfalfa hay. The assistance provided for non-specialty crops is derived from a single county payment rate which is multiplied by the total amount…
Industry Concerned About FARMER Incentive Funding in Newsom Budget
…Program, known as the FARMER program, provides financial assistance for replacing items such as tractors, all-terrain vehicles, and trucks. “We’re under a mandate right now; it’s a voluntary mandate that…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…was referring to the Administration’s $16 billion trade assistance package through the Market Facilitation Program to help mitigate China’s retaliatory tariffs. He said this assistance, administered by USDA, has been…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…include: Authorizing assistance to partners who pursue “Buy-Protect-Sell” transactions. Requiring a conservation plan for highly erodible land that will be protected by an agricultural land easement. Increasing flexibility for partners…
Latest Report Highlights the Impact of UC ANR on California Communities
…more than 100,000 meetings, workshops, field days, and other classes that were held, UC ANR provided assistance in protecting the state’s natural resources and developing climate resilience in communities. UC…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…funding is available on page 67913 of the Dec. 12, 2019, Federal Register (PDF, 336 KB). To learn more about eligibility, technical assistance and recent announcements, visit www.usda.gov/reconnect. Additional Background:…
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
The overall 2019 farm income is projected to increase more than ten percent from last year, however much of the reason for the earnings growth is based on various assistance…
CDFA Makes Selections for Climate Smart Agriculture Funding
…the funding support will provide important technical assistance to the applicants and awardees of CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program as well as the Healthy Soils Program. The type of assistance…
USDA Issues Second Tranche of Market Facilitation Program
…to the 50 percent they have already received from the 2019 MFP. “This second tranche of 2019 MFP payments, along with already provided disaster assistance, will give farmers, who have had…