…programs. But the strange thing about that is that no federal funds are used to implement federal commodity checkoff programs. They are funded by contributions to those programs from producers…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…types of programs, Febbo explained. LandFlex grants will be used to support water conservation and climate-resilient agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley. Additionally, the program incentivizes farmers to permanently reduce…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…Programs webpage. To learn more about FSA programs, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center. Producers can also prepare maps for acreage reporting as well as manage farm loans and view…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. UCR Professor of Extension in Subtropical…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
…domestic food assistance programs. The Almond Alliance announced that the purchase is being made through an award solicitation for Section 32. “The USDA’s efforts to secure this significant almond allocation…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers growers working to get in their last pest management programs before hull split,…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
…disaster programs means that assistance would not be available until multiple disasters across the country begin to add up. Bettencourt said Congress should still have authority over disaster programs, but…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the solutions to streamline and improve disaster programs, some issues with the proposed…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…protect their flocks from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford says at the center of the effort is the “Defend the Flock” educational program. “[There is] lots of…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has opened grant applications for commercial dairies and livestock operations to implement methane emission reduction measures. CDFA’s dairy and livestock methane programs…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…in terms of disease and pest pressures. So long as winegrape growers were on top of their crop protection programs, it should prove to be a successful season. Bitter did…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…that America still has one of the most affordable food supplies in the world, which is due in part to strong farm bill programs. As we all celebrate the holiday,…
USDA Announces Investment in Wildlife Conservation
…million over the next five years. The effort leverages all available conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), through its Working Lands for Wildlife effort. The commitments will ramp…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
…doing with similar programs. “Let’s get it out on the landscape again in this farm bill and really open up new tools. For our farmers who are dealing with severe…