The Department of Agriculture will purchase U.S. beef and chicken for nutrition assistance programs. The purchase intent follows a $50 million purchase announcement of milk for nutrition programs earlier this…
Tariffs Could Cost Fruit and Nuts $3 Billion
…prices in alternative markets. “One way to mitigate the impact of the tariff impacts would be to offer assistance to shift the products to completely new markets where these displaced…
USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers
…transactions and a disaster assistance discovery tool. The discovery tool walks producers through five questions to help them identify personalized results of what USDA disaster assistance programs meet their needs….
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
…He also encouraged folks who have been impacted to check with their local farm service agency regarding programs that provide resources and emergency assistance. Listen to the full interview below….
Deadline Approaches for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…lands from production and plant certain grasses, shrubs and trees that improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and increase wildlife habitat with annual rental payments and cost-share assistance. Landowners enter…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB). USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
The tariff relief funds that were recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will likely only have a limited impact on California growers. The $12 billion-dollar tariff assistance…
Trump Tweets on SNAP Work Requirements
…work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program would not get the 60 votes needed to overcome any filibuster on the bill. Democrats largely oppose the work requirements in the…
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
…of grants to encourage the purchase of fruits and vegetables. A total of 24 grants totaling $21 million will assist participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to increase…
PMA Exhibitors Stock Monterey Foodbank Shelves
…more, and 95 percent of all donations to the food bank go directly to their food assistance programs. “Every year, our Foodservice Expo exhibitors give back to Monterey and its…
Bankers: Farmers Want Trade Not Handouts
Following the president’s announcement of a $12 billion trade assistance package to farmers, the nation’s bankers echoed farmer sentiments, saying producers want free trade and not handouts. A Farm Journal…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB). USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business…
Ag Committee Leaders Meet to Discuss Farm Bill
…of the major differences between the two bills. The biggest differences between the two bills are the work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and payment limits. The statement…
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
…who are big exporters, are expected to benefit the most. In addition, farmers won’t know until harvest exactly how much assistance they’ll be eligible for. The USDA is relying on…