…the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program. Although challenging for growers in the short term, the short crop helps provide more stability in the market overall. The…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…funding support for projects between $1 million and $100 million. The funding announcement of $29 million will be offered to eight independent businesses in six states. Funding will be used…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…market opportunities for producers.” The budget includes $1.2 billion in continued support for conservation programs administered by USDA. Substantial funding for grants and loans to support energy efficiency improvements for…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…program. NRCS also has millions of dollars available through CSP Classic. Producers can receive funding for a variety of conservation activities deployed on farming operations. Practices such as cover cropping,…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…individual storms may be available from local land-grant universities. For instance, the University of Florida estimated over $1.03 billion in agricultural losses from Hurricane Ian, a far cry from our…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
…seeking funding support through the program. FARMER matches funding so that growers can purchase a new tractor, crushing the old one, and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Isom noted that…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
Rice growers are being encouraged to prepare for applying for funding support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A total of $250 million is being made available through the…
California Chill Report: Getting Walnuts Through Warmer Winters
…varieties currently available, even with warmer winters impacting trees. “Until recently we haven’t had a lot of tools in the toolbox, which is why with the funding from the Walnut…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…success of our farmers and ranchers.” Duvall also laid out the principles supported by Farm Bureau for the 2023 Farm Bill. “We support increasing the baseline funding for commitments to…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…investments is the Madera Irrigation District, which is receiving $1.5 million in support. There are also 10 ongoing priority projects in California, receiving nearly $5.8 million in funding. The new…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
…awarded $9.3 million as part of the first batch of funding. Both the Greater Kaweah GSA and Eastern Tule GSA have also been granted $7 million each. Chief Executive Officer…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…program here. IRA Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Nationwide This additional funding will provide direct climate mitigation benefits and…
Inflation Reduction Act Adds Nearly $20 Billion to Support Conservation Programs
…additional $1.4 billion. Funding increases are being applied for fiscal year 2023 and will build over the coming four years. USDA believes the increased funding support will help to implement…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
…and leveling are eligible for program assistance. Restoration of conservation structures and other installations can also qualify for ECP funding support. Applicants that are approved for assistance can receive up…