…capacity, USDA will be providing $375 million in grants for processing plant projects. A request for proposals will be announced sometime in Spring. USDA will also be deploying $275 million…
Week in Review: Citrus Expectations Drop and New 2022 Wage Rules
…Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. With a new year starting, it is important for agricultural employers to be aware of all the new regulations that will come into effect….
Potential Amendments to Conservation Management Practices
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is proposing amendments to Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-27-21
…amendments to conservation management practices, and the rain and cooler temperature helping out citrus production. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being expanded to incorporate new opportunities. USDA announced that it will be leveraging its authority to…
Working Relationships Help Fuel Product Development and Advancement
…a big ag innovation center. I took a tour with the Dean of Agriculture and was amazed. It’s a 10,000-acre campus. They have 4,200 ag students and the nanotechnology and…
VofV: Building Communities for Resuscitating Water Conservation
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
More Than $350 Million Available for Groundwater Sustainability Projects
…the second solicitation period is expected to open. More than $200 million will be made available for planning and projects in medium and high-priority groundwater basins. Funding for the grants…
VofV: How to Become an Agtech Impact Rainmaker
…water. How? Ethy Levy, founder of Bridge Hub and Impact Innovation Israel, reveals that collaboration is the key. Listen as she shares tips on adopting innovation, creating the right infrastructure…
USDA to Award Up To $400 million for Local Food Purchase Program
…of grants, loans, pilot programs, technical assistance, cooperative agreements, and more.” The goals of the local food purchase initiative are also being supported by another investment of $50 million. Funding…
Dairy Margin Coverage Available, with New Program Expansion
…on other efforts of the Biden-Harris Administration to improve DMC and other key USDA dairy programs,” Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie said in a press release….
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…as support long-term investments in new operations. Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…Innovation at Western Growers, the education session addressed the question of marketing around sustainable and regenerative practices. Duflock explained that both ‘regenerative’ and ‘sustainable’ have become very popular buzzwords, but…
Almond Update: Tickets Available for Almond Conference Events
…Almond Conference will feature two lunchtime keynote speakers who will be highlighting important industry topics. The keynote speaker on Wednesday will be Barbara Stuckey, Chief Innovation & Marketing Officer for…