…withstand climate change impacts like extreme heat, pests, and storms. The funding supports six grant types, including urban forest expansion, management activities, and education programs. Miranda Hutten of the USDA…
$5 Million in Grants for Fish Research Projects
Chinook Swimming up a stream. DepositPhotos image The Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have announced a $5 million funding opportunity for research on key…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…Conservation, and programs that help promote U.S. farm exports, like the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD). Other affected programs include funding for bioenergy, specialty crop grants,…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…organizations like the United Nations World Food Program to deliver these supplies. In total, this funding will help millions of children and farmers in countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Guatemala….
Investment of $7.3 Billion to Help Further Strengthen Rural Electrification
By rdonar/DepositPhotos image Significant funding support for rural electrification was recently announced as part of the largest investment of its kind since the Rural Electrification Act was signed into law…
California Nutrition Incentive Program Accepting Applications Through Oct 11
…funding. The call for proposals aims to select projects that will be included in a state application for submission to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program….
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show new funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced new funding for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for 2025. The program helps landowners protect and…
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop October 17
…presentation highlighting funding and collaboration opportunities and information sources. Field site visits will include a look at livestock productivity and road improvement projects at Escuela Ranch, along with a look…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
…the Delta Watermaster is greatly appreciative of the Department of Water Resources for funding this study, and we thank all partners for their collaborative efforts with other State Agencies, Delta…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving nearly $4.1 million to help small-scale, underserved, and organic farmers learn about managing risks and using climate-smart practices. This funding, through the…
Almond Update: Almond Conference 2024 Registration Open
…the ongoing research that the Almond Board is funding there at the conference.” Thursday will also consist of multiple breakout sessions along with dedicated time for the trade show. Throughout…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…dollars,” he said. “If you look at the last six or seven years, how much of this funding was used for things that were kind of gray as to whether…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, healthy soils funding is available to California olive growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features,…