…to millions of acres. The funds directly contribute to climate mitigation, offer various environmental co-benefits, and enhance access to financial and technical assistance. Producers can employ practices like cover cropping,…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…for agricultural producers using controlled environments in their operations. The new Controlled Environment Program from the Risk Management Agency is specifically for plants grown in fully enclosed environments and provides…
More Than $100 Million Available for California Conservation
…Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California accepts applications for the programs year-round. However, November 3 is the…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…to weather a combination of challenges outside of their control,” Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “In total, the Farm Service Agency is providing…
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
…metric tons. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will make final data available in December. Desert Durum samples were either collected by an FGIS-licensed inspection agency or were submitted by handlers…
Sesame Added To FDA Allergen Program
…FDA is looking for opportunities that could help consumers who are allergic to sesame and other major food allergens find foods that are safe for them to consume. The agency…
USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch
…apply for free and reduced-price meals. School districts receive federal funding based on a formula using existing data, and local or state funds must fill any gap between program costs…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…and Protection Pilot Program (FLSP Program), with up to $65 million in grants, is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in collaboration with other federal agencies….
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…development in digital agriculture, precision farming, and advanced analytics to create novel solutions that address real-world challenges; offering consulting services to support food producers, agribusinesses and policymakers leveraging data-driven insights…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…based on worm infestations. Hunter said that low nut prices might have resulted in some operations forgoing crop protection applications, potentially impacting peach orchards. “Navel orangeworm got heavier in the…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…Act, is part of a joint agency initiative between USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist. More than one-third of all available…
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
…USDA the authority and funding to allocate payments to rice producers using existing USDA data, such as planted acres and acres that couldn’t be planted. “While increased input costs have…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…change,” Senior Director of Global Agriculture Methane from the Environmental Defense Fund, John R. Tauzel said in a press release. “California’s investment in enteric emissions solutions is a leading example…
Majority of U.S. Apples Used in Juices
…peanut butter, or cheese or made into sauce or cider. However, new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows a majority of apples are used in juices. In 2021,…
