…agricultural residues to a BCAP-qualified energy facility may be eligible for financial assistance for deliveries. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), which administers BCAP, will begin accepting applications from biomass…
Disaster Assistance for 2012 Frost or Freeze Fruit Crop Losses Announced
…Bill was enacted into law, USDA expedited the restart of disaster assistance programs as a top priority,” said FSA Administrator Juan Garcia. “Fruit producers experienced significant financial losses from weather-related…
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Deadline Extended 2 Weeks
…An estimated $10 million in competitive grant funding, authorized by emergency drought legislation (Senate Bill 103), will be awarded to provide financial assistance to agricultural operations for implementation of water…
United States – Korea Streamline Organic Trade
…Korea to address emerging issues and strengthen the trade relationship. Leading up to today’s announcement, U.S. and Korean technical experts conducted thorough on-site audits to ensure that their programs’ regulations,…
Apply for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
CDFA continues to accept applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, or SWEEP. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2014. The program is designed to provide financial…
USDA and USTR Name New Members to Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
…great insight into trade issues for the United States. Hearing from such a wide variety of agricultural experts helps us formulate our trade strategy and keep American exports growing to…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…campuses, three national laboratories, and UC’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The initiative will address issues related to hunger and nutrition, both in California and around the world. The…
USDA Announces New Support for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced the implementation of new Farm Bill measures and other policy changes to improve the financial security of new and beginning farmers and…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…to provide financial assistance to agricultural operations for implementation of water conservation measures that result in increased water efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. “Water conservation is essential as we…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
…education and extension programs, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), which administers the Citrus Disease Research and Education Program, focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues…
Almond Board Water Group Helps Growers
In today’s Almond Update, we learn about a group within the board that focuses on water issues. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Board water group The almond board keeps a…
Pork Producers Say ‘Move On Without Japan’ for TPP
…Pork Producers Council says it’s time for the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations to go on without Japan, due to that’s country’s failure to move on some issues. Nick Giodano with…
Cotton Producers to Examine Montana Agricultural Operations
…Cotton Foundation with a grant from Deere & Company. The exchange is designed to provide the program’s participants with: 1) a better understanding of production issues/concerns faced by their peers…
USDA Farm Service Agency Phone Scam Alert
…do not reveal your financial information. If you have been contacted with such a request please let your local Farm Service Agency office know. To find your nearest office, click…