…to better align the program with actual producer expenses. The new Supplemental DMC is intended to provide better assistance options for small and mid-sized dairy operations. A total of $580…
USDA Updates 2021 Farm Income Forecast
…expenses, to increase $12.6 billion to $133 billion. U.S. net farm income is forecast to increase by $18.4 billion from 2020 to $116.8 billion in 2021. Net farm income is…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…Requirements: Micro Farm minimizes underwriting and recordkeeping requirements, and producers will not have to report expenses and individual commodities. · Post-production Revenue: Producers can include post-production activities as revenue, such as washing and…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-15-21
…producers, and resources available from USDA to help cover COVID-related expenses for agricultural workers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…may also be eligible for funding assistance related to soil testing expenses required under the National Organic Program. Eligible producers could receive 75 percent of those expenses, up to $100…
Crops Sector Received 65% of PPP Loans for Agriculture in 2020
…monthly average profit plus payroll and eligible overhead expenses, such as the employer’s share of insurance payments and unemployment taxes. If used on eligible expenses within the first 24 weeks…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…Additionally, the threshold for when assistance is available to cover expenses for hauling water has also been lowered through the update. “Drought has had a tremendous impact on producers, and…
Latest Ag Economy Barometer Released
…well below readings posted this last spring. The barometer follows USDA’s report that farm net income and expenses are rising, and producers are becoming increasingly concerned about rising input costs….
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to Award $700 Million in Grants
…those who need it most.” The funding assistance is meant to cover some of the costs for certain personal, family, or living expenses related to COVID-19. The costs of personal…
Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Increase in 2021
…encompasses cash receipts from farming as well as farm-related income, including government payments, minus cash expenses. Lower direct Government payments and higher production expenses in 2021 are expected to only…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…handlers who have paid organic certification fees to a USDA-accredited certifying agent during the 2021 and any subsequent program year. Producers can be reimbursed for expenses made between Oct. 1, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2021 including application fees, inspection costs,…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
…higher education students will receive grant support from the CCOF Foundation to assist with tuition and educational expenses related to their pursuit of degrees or certifications in organic agriculture. The…
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Bringing Changes
…authorized to provide credit for market promotion expenses paid by handlers against their annual assessments due under the program. Amendments to the order were approved in a referendum conducted between…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…NASDA include food purchases, equipment, farmer support opportunities, and other expenses related to COVID relief. NASDA is also asking for the ability to extend funding beyond 2024. “The flexibility sought…