Farmers in the Central Valley are being encouraged to apply for WaterSMART funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The WaterSMART program, a collaboration between the Bureau of…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…distracted by other things: government shutdown, overall government funding, the war in Ukraine, the war in Israel and the Gaza Strip,” he said. “So, we’re hopeful that Congress will come…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…said. Of particular importance, the FARMER program to replace ag equipment has already been facing funding declines. Isom noted they fought to get $75 million for the program last year….
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
The University of California, Riverside has secured over $11 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for three research projects addressing the citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Grants…
RAPP a 2023 ‘Success’
…help bolster the ag economy,” he said. Through RAPP, USDA is providing up to $300 million in funding in its first year to support projects that help exporters break into…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…“We deeply apologize to those who have already started applications and we will contact you directly when we have more information about the program status.” SWEEP provides funding support to…
New Conservation Agreements to Protect the Colorado River System
…new investments from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, funding projects for water conservation, efficiency, and protection of critical environmental resources in the Colorado River System. The Bureau of Reclamation…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
…by damaging pests. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has greenlit the transfer of $213.3 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation to APHIS. The funding is to provide crucial support…
WIC Program at Risk
…perform better on tests of mental development and reading. So really, this funding for WIC and fully-funding WIC is a no-brainer.” USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small agrees. “This is…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…Secretary Karen Ross expressed gratitude for the USDA’s commitment to strengthening food systems across the board. Eligibility for the RFSI funding extends to agricultural producers, processors, non-profit organizations, local government…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…turnover of older agricultural equipment through federal programs like the Diesel Emission Reduction Act and state initiatives like Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program. On hand for…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…as part of an effort to increase the value of pheromone mating disruption. The funding supports a three-year project to deploy the natural pest control method near impaired waterways in…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
…Funding for RAPP is made possible through the Commodity Credit Corporation, totaling $1.3 billion. Regulations for RAPP have recently been published and are still open for public comment. Brian German…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
Several projects to address livestock emissions in the state have received funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of nearly $35 million has been…