…Sustainability and Productivity Growth,” and the program will focus on innovations to minimize the environmental footprint of agriculture and ensure sustainability while improving crop yields. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says,…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $32 million in the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. Grants have been awarded to 167 meat and poultry slaughter…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department has begun accepting applications for up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants to help people in rural…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…strengthening the viability and resilience of regional food economies through collaboration and coordination. “These grants will help maximize opportunities for economic growth and ingenuity in local and regional food systems…
Bonnie Confirmed as USDA Undersecretary
…nominee means that Bonnie is the new Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Stabenow says, “Democrats and Republicans praise Mr. Bonnie’s extensive credentials and commitments to tackling the climate crisis…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it is awarding $25 million to conservation partners across the country for 18 new projects under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program’s…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
…as funding support for conservation and recycling projects. Investments will also be made to existing water infrastructure such as dams and canals that are in dire need to repair. “Amid…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…The SCBGP provides grants to state departments of agriculture to help support industry initiatives. More than $880 million has been issued through the program since 2006. Approximately 100 projects will…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Initiative launched last week. He also highlighted the Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Initiative, as well as the USDA-supported Pathways to Dairy…
Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Value of Biotechnology in Agriculture
…editing to enhance the traits of animals is the present and future of innovation in livestock production. For the promises of this groundbreaking technology to be realized in feeding the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show has reports about the launch of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate and issues…
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
The United States and United Arab Emirates launched the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate alongside 31 countries and 48 non-government partners. Known as AIM for Climate, the mission was announced…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…deploy important conservation practices and the research essential to inform them.” The White House notes that the “framework will provide resources to farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners, supporting their efforts…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
…legislation grants permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment to both the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of HHS, which oversees the Food and Drug Administration. The National…