…Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Imperial, Arambula was able to apply for funding to purchase a newer, more efficient tractor while increasing air quality, which she received in April 2017….
Support for Farmers with Disabilities Through Innovative Technology
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (AgrAbility). Funding is provided under the…
CalAgJobs Fundraising Efforts to Benefit California FFA
…connect agricultural employers in California with qualified potential employees. CalAgJobs was recently awarded a USDA grant to promote specialty crops, allowing the company to host free internship listings. “The idea…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…is important,” said UCCE specialist Ted Grantham, a member of the program team. “Less than half are actually doing so.” Read the survey report in California Agriculture journal. The barriers…
Study Of U.S. Grains Council ROI
…combined effect of USGC member support and funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program, together totally approximately $20 million…
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
…the Division of Apprenticeship Standards. the California Department of Food and Agriculture was also integral to the two-year process with grant funding provided by their Specialty Crop Block Grants Program….
McKinney Updates U.S. Grains Council on Trade Negotiations
…trade negotiations that will affect global grains market access. McKinney also announced a $1.3 million-dollar grant for Council feed industry training programs in North Africa and the Middle East. The…
Foreign Competitors Increasing Spending on Ag Exports
…spending since 2011. U.S. public funding for its two largest export promotion programs is about $235 million per year, with the real value declining by 12 percent since 2011. A…
Ag Committee Leaders Praise Bipartisan Budget Act
…funding, contains disaster assistance for several states that were hit hard by natural disasters, and improves livestock assistance programs. Roberts says, “In addition to disaster assistance for states hit hard…
NRCS and the Rice Stewardship Partnership Helping Central Valley Irrigation
…Valley, while also benefiting wildlife. This special RCPP Rice Stewardship Partnership funding is available to eligible California rice farmers in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo,…
Lobbyist Suggest Cotton, Dairy Fixes in Disaster Bill
…and dairy programs in the package of appropriations and disaster funding that Senate leaders are working on. An unnamed source said: “This would be a big win for agriculture going…
Perdue Applauds Trump’s USDA Rural Utility Services Administrator Selection
…funding, providing gigabit internet, video and voice services to nearly 16,000 subscribers. Johnson has also worked for the Twin Valleys Public Power District in Nebraska, as well as the Nebraska…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of funding to help eligible veterinarians offset a significant portion of the debt…
AVMA Urges Congressional Action on Veterinary Shortages
…eliminate the tax funding to support more communities in need of veterinarians, all within the current funding level provided by Congress. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….