…Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins, 52, told lawmakers she plans a rapid rollout of assistance to farmers and ranchers if confirmed, placing economic relief at the top of her agenda. Rollins…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental…
USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers
…managed by the Farm Service Agency, has extended its assistance to dairy farmers who experienced milk loss due to cattle being removed from commercial milking herds that tested positive for…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
DepositPhotos image The USDA reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance to cover food safety certification expenses by January 31, 2024. The program aids in costs related to developing,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
…Water Conservation District, providing technical assistance and funding to farmers to help in their soil stewardship. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see…
USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding
…million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support urban agriculture and innovative production. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) is making available…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…pay for tax cuts. According to Craig, the proposed plan includes cuts to nutrition assistance, conservation efforts, and rural energy investments. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig Craig points…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…This initiative helps growers plant habitats for pollinators, providing technical assistance, seeds, and materials at no cost to the growers. Gault explains the program’s aims, the ease of participation, and…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…top ten are Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana, and Missouri. Producers in these states are also expected to receive substantial assistance to help cushion their losses. The aid is…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…where financial assistance went in fiscal year 2024 for resources provided under both the Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act. Despite the additional Inflation Reduction Act funding, NRCS still did…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The analysis shows that food inflation might more than double compared to current forecasts. Additionally, farmers could face a $2.89 billion decrease…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
…is calling for the CR to include a short-term extension of the farm bill, as well as aid for rebuilding communities struck by natural disasters and economic assistance to help…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
…that Tribal members gain fair access to resources, technical assistance, and training. To carry out its mission more effectively, USDA will invest in improving outreach and ensuring that Tribal leaders…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
Congress is working to finalize a year-end government funding package that includes a one-year extension of the farm bill and billions of dollars in economic and disaster assistance. This bipartisan…