…(ELAP), which covers losses not covered by certain other USDA disaster assistance programs. These payments are being made available today, and they are part of a broader USDA effort to…
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is also incentivizing the further development of on-farm energy efficient technologies through multiple cost-sharing programs. “Because of establishing the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, we…
USDA Highlights Feedback from Stakeholders in Review of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program
…Marketing and Regulatory Programs. “This review provided an opportunity for the best minds of the livestock and meat sectors to come together to improve and expand on this great service.”…
Spending Plan Approved for Agricultural Equipment
…Cap and Trade program,” said Isom. The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program, along with programs offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have been able to…
True Leaders in Service Highlights National Volunteer Appreciation Month
…that the hands-on approach of 4‑H programs offers members the opportunity to learn by doing and develop important life skills. The first of its kind research study began in 2002…
Community Bankers Announce Farm Bill Recommendations
…They also are asking Congress to enhance the USDA’s Farm Loan Programs. They provided more than $7.7 billion worth of loans to producers in 2017. The loan programs supported 42,000…
USDA Expands Focus on Program Integrity Across All Nutrition Programs
…and American taxpayers,” said Lipps. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers 15 nutrition assistance programs, including the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, the Child and Adult Care…
Almond Matters: Celebrating Women in Agriculture
…programs that help to develop leadership characteristics in the next generation of California farmers. She commented on the growing diversity in the younger generation of agriculturalists will become even more…
McConnell Introduces Hemp legislation
…future.” As of 2017, 38 states allow hemp cultivation for commercial or research programs. McConnell says the legislation would also remove the federal barriers in place which will help expand…
Veterinarians Take to Capitol Hill
…support for AVMA’s Higher Education Act principles, with a focus on preserving Public Service Loan Forgiveness and loan options through Grad PLUS. These programs, the association says, play a vital…
Grant Funding Available for the 2018 Alternative Manure Management Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the 2018 Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). The AMMP is one of two programs designed by CDFA…
USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Veterans and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers
…sessions, educational materials, or new programs to help these farmers and ranchers thrive and succeed. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, networks, or coalitions of community-based organizations; 1890 or 1994 institutions…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…existing funding sources. The purpose of RCPP is to demonstrate the power of well-designed, public-private partnerships to maximize the impact of federal conservation programs. RCPP funding is entirely separate from…
USDA Wants Input on Statistics Gathering Programs
…changes in various data and information programs. NASS and partner agencies organize the annual meeting for USDA stakeholders. Other participating USDA agencies include the Agricultural Marketing Service, Economic Research Service,…