…and business for U.S. producers and exporters many times over as promotional activity continues for the next couple of years. View the list of ATP funding recipients here. Source: USDA…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received criticism for how trade relief funding is being awarded, due to some recipients having strong business relationships with other countries. JBS USA,…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Farm Bill expanded the program’s reach to veterans. The 2018 Farm Bill boosts mandatory funding for the program through FY 2023. With 2501 Program grants, nonprofits, institutions of higher education…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…for strengthened biosecurity at our borders and is requesting appropriations funding for 600 additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agricultural Inspectors at our borders. In his testimony, Herring also highlighted…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
The funding for methane reduction received some significant cuts in California’s 2019-2020 budget, but the programs that support the development of methane reducing projects will remain available. While the application…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-11-19
…well as why the Early Start program is critical for methane reduction project funding. Also, hear about the last minute push to revive COOL in USMCA and get another almond…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…bill would require the Department of Water Resources to grant $400 million to the Friant Water Authority for the purpose of repairing the canal to allow it to operate at…
SWEEP Prop Funding Keeps Program Alive
A vital water efficiency incentive program didn’t get state funding this year but still has funding. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, also known as SWEEP, was not included in California’s…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…innovators, and creators, and entrepreneurs rather than against them,” said Secretary Perdue. “We have the ability here at USDA, through our land grant universities and our extension service, to get…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-27-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Forbes Ag Tech Summit, funding for the FARMER…
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
…dollars.” SWEEP is also receiving a reduction in funding, however, Houston said that the program will continue on due to its diversification of funding support. “There’s still Proposition funding that…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…(Sec. 12513). Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program: On April 23, 2019, AMS announced the availability of funding for the Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program (Sec. 12102). Feasibility Study…
Learn About Ag Starter Kit Gets Tools in Teachers Hands
…right to your door while funding is available and aim to get teachers everything they need to involve agriculture in their everyday school standards. The kits include ready-made lessons, tons…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-25-19
…fight. Also, get details on why funding for the Clean Water Plan is proving to be a win for agriculture and why the state is seeking the public’s input for…