…reductions in other programs was a disappointing step back.” “We appreciate the increase in funding for a number of important areas including direct farm loans, the Food Safety Outreach Program,…
Appropriations Bill Falls Short for Farmers While Tax Bill Offers Hope
…Appropriations Bill certainly serves Americans by providing stable funding for the government but, in some respects, it falls short for America’s farmers. “Notably, corn farmers are pleased the Congress included…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…markets like those under California’s cap-and-trade program,” Waycott said. The project builds on nearly ten years of funding by the Almond Board of California to improve nitrogen management and better…
Avocado: Healthy Fats
…Department of Agriculture. Funding for HAB comes from Hass avocado producers and importers in the United States. HassAvocadoBoard.com is the essential online resource for the Hass Avocado industry providing timely…
USDA Begins 49th Enrollment Period for the Conservation Reserve Program
…farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure,…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
…The funding is made available through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, from proceeds of California’s Cap-and-Trade program. Agricultural operations can apply for funding of up-to $200,000 per project, for irrigation…
USDA Announces $350 Million Available to Help Landowners
Agricultural Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $350 million to help landowners protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands and wetlands across the nation. The funding is provided through…
CDFA Wants You!
…of the application form for requirements and restrictions. The application form must identify at least one of the following SCBGP funding categories related to the applicant’s area of expertise: I….
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality…
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
The Almond Board is funding research into the possibility of using almond orchards to recharge groundwater. Almond Board Groundwater Recharge Research Almond Board of California Director of Sustainability and Environmental…
2015 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…sincerely appreciates the nurseries for providing the information. A special thanks is due to the Almond Board of California for providing funding and support for this special Almond Nursery Sales…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…food production. It can also lead to water and air quality impairments if not used efficiently. These grants will provide funding for nine projects that will improve the efficiency and…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…non-profit groups and other non-government partners-along with farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners to design solutions that work best for their region. Local partners and the federal government both invest funding…