…pass the Senate. The Senate version of the bill does not include the controversial work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
NRCS Lending Assistance with Wildfire Recovery
The USDA ‘s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering its assistance in the wildfire recovery efforts underway in multiple areas of California. While firefighters are making significant headway in…
Concerns Growing over USDA Reorganization
…Housing Assistance Council counters that the main customers to the Economic Research Service are congressional members and staff, USDA policy officials, and researchers at rural-focused groups, many of which are…
USDA Announces Section 32 Beef, Chicken Purchases
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…