…resilience and fairness of the food system. Funding for the initiative is made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act as well as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The…
USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…to $100 million will be invested in expanding the reach of food security efforts. Funding will also support a new grant program under USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. The purpose…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…been funding projects to demonstrate the efficacy of AF36 Prevail on 500 acres of almonds. The latest trial has been expanded to 5,000 acres in five growing regions in California….
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
…years. As part of the effort, DWR has recently approved $26 million in grant funding to help implement a variety of projects addressing groundwater needs. Groundwater sustainability plans will continually…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…to provide resistance to the virus once again. “In other projects in this area, we are screening other materials including wild genetics,” Bagley noted. “We’re funding work to breed tomatoes…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…of nearly $1.5 billion in funding to support climate-smart agriculture, climate resilience, and clean energy. Funding would be allocated among a variety of efforts to address climate adaptation, conservation, and…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
…food justice and access.” A pre-recorded webinar will be made available providing more information on the USDA grants being offered. The webinar will explain the purpose of the grants, along…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering an increase in funding for nutritional programs found in…
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board has approved more than $2.1 million in funding for a dozen research projects. A project out of Oregon State University looks to evaluate the…
USDA Moves Forward with Debt Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving forward with its plan to provide debt relief for socially disadvantaged borrowers. USDA recently published the first notice of funding availability (NOFA)…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being encouraged to provide technical assistance funding for small and mid-sized farms and food businesses. More than 100 organizations representing a variety of…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…quality. The research investment is aimed at increasing the value of agricultural production while also increasing farm profitability and sustainability. Multiple projects from UC Davis have received grant funding, including…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…We don’t have a choice.” Assessment rates would be more than doubled for some of the higher-tiered materials under the proposal. The funding that would be raised through a higher…