Two new programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seek to provide more support for crop insurance options for underserved producers. About $3.3 million is being invested in the…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…aside EQIP and CSP funds for historically underserved producers. Qualifying producers are eligible for advance payments through EQIP for upfront costs of conservation activities. Historically underserved producers can receive higher…
VofV: The Produce Moms’ Lori Taylor on Educating Consumers About Food and Farming
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Investment of More than $71 Million to Support Underserved Producers
…resources to support successful farming operations and help producers increase profits. The American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment program helps ensure underserved producers and forest landowners and operators have access…
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…has by far. So, it’s the best bang for your buck if you will. That’s the terms coming from the regulatory agencies.” The FARMER funding will help producers upgrade their…
Pumpkin Season in Full Swing
…89 million pounds, and Virginia grew 82 million pounds. Despite those being the major producers, each of the 50 states does grow some pumpkins. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
VofV: Stout CEO Brent Shedd Explores Artificial Intelligence in Ag
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New Zealand Plans to Tax Cow Methane
…prime minister told reporters they wanted feedback from the agricultural community, and the plan is in a consultation phase. The government wants to work with producers to find a solution….
Farm Groups Thankful for ‘Generational’ Debt Relief Assistance
…Act (IRA). Nearly $800 million has already been distributed to producers with direct or guaranteed loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Let’s be clear – this debt relief…
Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections
…than $255 million to producers with 2021 crops that have triggered payments through ARC or PLC. Producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARC-County or PLC, which both provide crop-by-crop…
VofV: Global Competition Requires Urgent Supply Chain Tech Innovation
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Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…producers in navigating changes in milk and feed costs. Dairy producers will have until December 9 to enroll in 2023 coverage. Producers have the ability to use the online decision…
USDA Providing Relief to Qualified Borrowers Struggling to Make Payments
…farmers farming and provides a fresh start for producers in challenging positions.” According to information provided by the USDA, distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have already received nearly…
USDA Seeks Comment on Program
…lending programs. IRA Section 22007 directs USDA to provide financial assistance to producers who have experienced discrimination in USDA’s farm lending programs and has appropriated $2.2 billion for this purpose….