…billion will be available for WIFIA projects for fiscal year 2022. SWIFIA loans will have a total of $1 billion available to prospective borrowers. The current round of funding will…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
…under the program, which will be evenly divided between fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Funding support for the new initiative is being made possible through the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure…
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…funding for the school meals program, with offsets coming from rescissions from the Agriculture Department and Small Business Administration programs. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says, “Schools and parents…
VofV: The Yield Lab and the Exponential Growth Potential of Latin America
…funding companies across the globe and then assisting with their growth and development for the long haul. “We’re not in a rush,” says Tomás Peña, Managing Director, The Yield Lab…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detections Increase in June
…$130 million in emergency funding for APHIS a month prior. Funding has been used to support a variety of emergency response costs, including coordinating with state and local officials to…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…are taking place right now to better define some of the funding allocations and offers the ag industry to engage with lawmakers on the most effective use of state funds….
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to make up to $200 million in assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to provide funding support…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-22-22
…to help curb ag equipment theft and the budget remaining a work in progress with several ag funding opportunities. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-17-22
…of observing pollinator week, and export market development funding is necessary to rival other counties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
…suggestions for fiscal year 2023 Plant Protection Act funding. APHIS will provide $75 million in plant protection funding for these projects, including at least $7.5 million for projects under the…
Optimism for Positive Movement with Sites Reservoir Project
…years since funding was approved by voters in California to get moving on new storage projects. But that’s happening,” said Wade. “We’re anxious to see some additional funding go the…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
…expansion funding. He has also worked to improve wildland management practices and forest regrowth and to help wildfire survivors rebuild. Congressman LaMalfa strongly supports private property rights and has supported legislation…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
Funding from the American Rescue Plan is being set aside to provide assistance for farm employers with H-2A workers. Up to $65 million in support will be made available through…
Representatives Discuss Access to SNAP Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
…the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Funding for the program is included in the farm bill, and the hearing was part of the committee’s work on the 2023 farm bill. Representative…