…officers Mitchell Palmer, Paola Boggiato, Alexandra Buckley and Eric Cassmann are using ARP funding, and working with APHIS Wildlife Services, to expand their studies of COVID and white-tailed deer. The ARS team, along with Cornell University…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…A review of all Farm Bill authorities and programs, proposed regulations, the USFS, the 10-year wildfire strategy, and new funding and authorities provided by Congress to the Forest Service. C….
Lawmakers Call for More Action in Addressing Avian Flu Outbreak
…the avian flu outbreak. “We request the agency expeditiously utilize the increase in annual funding provided by Congress for activities to prevent further spread of the avian influenza and to…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the flexibility in the Produce Safety Rule, the critical ag incentive funding that…
USDA Investment in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…decades to come. “This funding will help rural cooperatives and utilities invest in changes that make our energy more efficient, more reliable, and more affordable. Investing in infrastructure – roads,…
Grant Money Available for Urban Ag
…available up to $7.5 million for grants through its Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP). The competitive grants will support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…financial assistance to specialty crop operations that meet the definition of a small or very small business. Funding is provided to cover a percentage of eligible costs associated with food…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
…The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between USDA and the country’s 19 historically Black land-grant universities that were established in 1890. USDA partners with these 1890 universities to…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
Even as California receives massive amounts of rainfall, rural communities are still experiencing drought impacts. The Sites Reservoir Project has recently received an additional $80 million through the Water Infrastructure…
Sites Reservoir Receives More Funding as California Experiences Substantial Rainstorms
The Sites Reservoir project has received additional funding support from the Bureau of Reclamation. Last week, the project received $80 million through the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…that demand problem that we have within the groundwater system immediately.” The grant solicitation period for the LandFlex incentive program is set to begin on January 17, with an applicant…
Important Ag Provisions in the Omnibus Bill
…many notable items important to U.S. farmers and ranchers. The bill includes $3.7 billion in disaster funding for crop and livestock losses due to drought and other problems in 2022….
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
More than $1 million in new federal funding is being allocated to support research within the citrus industry. The funding was included as part of the omnibus spending package that…
Week in Review: New Incentive Program to Navigate Drought & $200M to Expand Ag Trade
…its way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. More than 60 agricultural groups are receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help expand export markets….