…package provides assistance to more California-grown crops not previously included in certain programs, specifically direct assistance through the Market Facilitation Program for walnuts, pistachios, table grapes and potentially others. “Farm…
NRCS Accepting Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…innovative practices and systems that provide conservation benefits on agricultural lands. Funding for the program will be dispersed through collaborative partners who will provide technical assistance and distribute payments to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-17-19
…has seen this coming. On a national level, reports about another tariff assistance package, the new USMCA deal has still yet to be put into place and we have another…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…program in the United States with more than 70 million acres of productive agricultural and forest land enrolled.” Farmers and ranchers can obtain financial assistance through CSP to help further…
Cattle Industry’s Beef Quality Assurance Program Develops, Distributes Extensive National Manual
…practices. It has six objectives focused on production standards, data retention, hands-on training and education, technical assistance and maintaining a foundation of continuous improvement and responsible cattle management. BQA encourages…
Chlorpyrifos Ban in California Officially Underway
…alternatives in the May Revision budget proposal. “That will go to technical assistance through Department of Food and Agriculture. It will go to really successful but oversubscribed integrated pest management…
Organic Certification Cost Aid Continues With New Farm Bill
…Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Applications for fiscal 2019 funding are due Oct. 31, 2019. OCCSP received continued support through the 2018 Farm Bill. It provides cost-share assistance to producers…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…that provide America’s farmers and ranchers with critical support and mental health resources and is urging Congress to fund $10 million for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, the…
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board is making additional funding available for two air quality incentive programs that provide assistance for agricultural operations within the boundaries of…
USDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
…create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas….
State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches
…to provide assistance to select industries and their access to export opportunities. Further information on grant requirements, including eligibility criteria as well as timelines, can be found at the CDFA…
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
…the financial assistance and the dollar limitations associated with the authorization.” Additional information about the program can be obtained through local USDA service centers. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
New California Cattle Council Set to Take Shape
…structure,” said Daley. The next step in the process is facilitating the council’s establishment with the assistance of CDFA. Eleven members will be appointed along with 11 more alternates for…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…and ranchers are now eligible for a service fee waiver and premium reduction. Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL): On April 10, 2019, FSA announced the 2019 Marketing Assistance Loan rates for wheat,…