…Deploy Renewable Energy Infrastructure Funding Will Help People in Rural Communities Lower Energy Costs, Increase Energy Resiliency and Create Jobs (USDA-RD/PAWNEE, OK/April 11, 2023) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…USDA Service Center. Notice of Funding for Seven New Positions NRCS will dedicate $5 million to partner with six organic technical experts through five-year agreements. The organic experts will develop…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
A total of 49 projects have been awarded grant funding to help support conservation on grazing lands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $12 million as part of…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
…and rural small businesses with clean energy access. Grants are being made available through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) with funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. “Supporting renewable…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-31-23
…industry seeking state and federal assistance, and representative Harder advocates for nutria population control funding. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-28-23
…pest pressure emphasizing the need for research funding and the DWR announces the members on its Interagency Drought Task Force team. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers priorities for Farm Bill funding to help bolster ag research, the latest Almond…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the FARMER program received zero funding in the state budget, why cutting costs…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
Ten organizations are going to be receiving significant funding support to help bolster pollinator habitat. A total of $12.25 million in funding is being awarded through a new grant program…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
A broad coalition of more than 400 industry organizations is calling on Congress to support appropriate farm bill funding. In a letter sent to members of the House and Senate…
Week in Review: California on Pace for Record Snowpack & Budget Cuts Threaten Ag Incentives
…the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program. Although challenging for growers in the short term, the short crop helps provide more stability in the market overall. The…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…funding support for projects between $1 million and $100 million. The funding announcement of $29 million will be offered to eight independent businesses in six states. Funding will be used…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…other programs addressing climate change. The White House notes that the budget provides $7 billion for climate-related funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The President’s budget provides USDA…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…program. NRCS also has millions of dollars available through CSP Classic. Producers can receive funding for a variety of conservation activities deployed on farming operations. Practices such as cover cropping,…