…for food assistance. The School Nutrition Association warned that requiring income verification for free or reduced-price school meals could prevent eligible families from accessing food. USDA Ends Local Foods for…
USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm…
Scholarship Offers Opportunity for Vineyard and Winery Workers’ Families
DepositPhotos image The Vineyard Team has announced that applications for the Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship are now open through March 31. The scholarship provides financial assistance and mentorship for the…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
…assistance. Almond Board of California manager of field outreach and education Michael Roots. “The main thing is that this has to be really prompt. Growers really should be vigilant, and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…disaster assistance. Nick Folio from Folio Commodities noted potential stagnation in the hay market due to delayed first cuttings. The conversation also touched on the impact of wildfires on hay…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…and the challenges of aging infrastructure were highlighted. The segment concluded with a discussion on the future direction of the Export Assistance Program. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…assistance with completing the survey, visit agcounts.usda.gov. Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Agricultural Horticultural Specialties 2024_Census_of_Horticultural_Specialties_Instruction_SheetDownload 2024_Horticulture_QuestionnaireDownload Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic
…She introduced the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (E-CAP) to distribute $10 billion in aid, with applications opening by March 20. The USDA will use existing FSA acreage data to streamline…
Learn More about the Various Benefits of EQIP
…financial and technical assistance through EQIP, as it addresses natural resource concerns and delivers a variety of environmental benefits. The first step in learning more is to contact NRCS at…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…and the importance of updating regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. Additionally, the show covers the proposed move of the U.S. International Food Assistance Program from USAID to the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
…specialty crops, enhancing trade assistance, and investing in prevention and mitigation programs for invasive pests and diseases. The discussion underscores the need for more funding and prioritization of agricultural research…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…increase is largely because of supplemental and ad hoc disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers from the American Relief Act of 2025. Total production expenses, including those associated with operator…
Los Angeles County Households Affected by Wildfires May Be Eligible for Food Assistance
…assistance through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). People who not normally eligible for D-SNAP can participate if they meet disaster-specific criteria, such as income limits and disaster-related expenses….
Rollins Emphasized Priority to Disburse Disaster Assistance to Farmers, Supports Mass Deportation Policies
…Trump’s nominee for USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, emphasized her priority to disburse $10 billion in disaster assistance to farmers, approved by the Biden administration. She also expressed support for the…