…retain promising new scientists to agricultural research. AFRI will also continue to make Strengthening Grants available to researchers from small and mid-sized or minority-serving educational institutions. USDA-NIFA leaders are hopeful…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion
…practice and other incentive programs for the industry. Listen to Saa’s full interview. Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvest a Stepwise Process Already in Motion Find all of ABC’s dust reduction tools at Almonds.com…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-28-20
…how USDA’s food box program is benefiting communities as well as the industry, and get the details on incentive programs that help make the cost of electric yard trucks feasible….
USDA Makes $15 Million Available for Farming Assistance Program
…2501 Program. “Socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers deserve equal access to USDA programs and services,” Director of the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), Mike Beatty…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
…California legislature in 2017, which required that CDFA ensure food and agriculture laws, policies, and programs are developed with socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in mind. The 2020 Report to…
Conservation at Work: Managing Tree Stand Increases Land Health
…healthy and vibrant forests is to address overcrowding. Smith said that NRCS has a host of assistance and outreach programs available to landowners. “It’s important for people to know that…
Citrus Industry Positive About Federal HLB Funding
…supporting programs that limit the spread of huanglongbing disease in the state. Allocations for the programs comes from multiple sources, and Creamer said he believes HLB funding on a national…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…our rural communities, vulnerable populations, and essential workers—while continuing important investments in rural and farm production programs, agriculture and medical research initiatives, international aid, and nutrition. I am pleased the…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…as the research continues. “We thank the researchers for doing this good work and look forward to seeing how the results of these studies and these programs play out and…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to make the process for rural investment more user-friendly. USDA will be making the process for lenders to access loan programs…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…is able to reconnect those passions as the new president of the Ag One Foundation that raises funds for students and programs in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State….
California ACP, HLB Funding Survives COVID Impacted Budget
…decisions to make when revising the state’s budget that leadership reported had a $60 billion deficit swing during the first four months of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the programs…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…found that checkoff programs can have a return on investment for producers of up to 17-1 for every dollar that is invested in a checkoff program. About the Author Brian…
Almond Update: Webinars Highlight New Website Resource
…Resource Again there are two webinars, 9 am for growers and noon for handlers. You can register online at Almonds.com under the Programs and Events tab. About the Author Taylor Hillman…