…and the 2501 Program, are providing education, technical assistance, and mentoring. These initiatives help new farmers develop the skills needed to sustain their operations and participate in USDA agricultural programs….
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Aid for Distressed Farm Loans
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an additional $250 million in financial assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers. This funding is aimed at helping farmers and ranchers…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…will go up in coming weeks as more damage is assessed. The USDA is working closely with state officials to evaluate the total impact and provide assistance to affected farmers….
USDA Offers $58 Million for Organic Dairy Producers
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024, providing $58 million in marketing assistance to certified organic dairy producers. This…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-25-24
…of Missouri, and Hannah Quigley, Policy Specialist with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on the importance of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Support Network for Financially Stressed Producers
DepositPhotos image The USDA launched the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series of Cooperative…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…primarily reflects just lower anticipated dairy margin coverage, program payments and direct payments from these supplemental and ad hoc disaster assistance payments that we saw in 2023,” he said. “Since…
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…boost the competitiveness of California’s specialty crops, like fruits, nuts, and nursery plants. Non-profits, governments, and colleges can apply electronically by September 9, 2024, using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal…
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
…addressing priority issues through partner expertise and technical assistance. It also supports the National Grazing Lands Coalition, helping state coalitions in supporting underserved producers and tribal governments. Listen to the…
Application Period Underway for Climate Solution Act Advisory Committee
…technical assistance and verifying carbon credits for growers is now accepting applications. Rod Bain has details. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…gas emissions. Additionally, the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) offers financial assistance for non-digester manure management practices that lower greenhouse gas emissions. The CDFA is providing AMMP with approximately $17.4…
USDA Discrimination Payments
…Assistance awards totaling $2 billion to reach more than 43,000 individuals have been made under the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here….
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 07-29-24
…assistance program for California rice growers. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Upcoming Webinar on Communicating with Farmers Under Stress
…The session will cover how to communicate with and respond to farmers and their family members when they need assistance. The webinar will help participants learn to build awareness of…