…$130 million in emergency funding for APHIS a month prior. Funding has been used to support a variety of emergency response costs, including coordinating with state and local officials to…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…are taking place right now to better define some of the funding allocations and offers the ag industry to engage with lawmakers on the most effective use of state funds….
Specialty Crop Producers to Receive Food Safety Assistance from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to make up to $200 million in assistance available to specialty crop producers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to provide funding support…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-22-22
…to help curb ag equipment theft and the budget remaining a work in progress with several ag funding opportunities. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-17-22
…of observing pollinator week, and export market development funding is necessary to rival other counties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
…suggestions for fiscal year 2023 Plant Protection Act funding. APHIS will provide $75 million in plant protection funding for these projects, including at least $7.5 million for projects under the…
Optimism for Positive Movement with Sites Reservoir Project
…years since funding was approved by voters in California to get moving on new storage projects. But that’s happening,” said Wade. “We’re anxious to see some additional funding go the…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
…expansion funding. He has also worked to improve wildland management practices and forest regrowth and to help wildfire survivors rebuild. Congressman LaMalfa strongly supports private property rights and has supported legislation…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
Funding from the American Rescue Plan is being set aside to provide assistance for farm employers with H-2A workers. Up to $65 million in support will be made available through…
Representatives Discuss Access to SNAP Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
…the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Funding for the program is included in the farm bill, and the hearing was part of the committee’s work on the 2023 farm bill. Representative…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Providing Additional Support This Year
…growers are encouraged to apply early. The Almond Board of California (ABC) has been instrumental in funding the program, which has been improved this year to provide even more support…
Significant Advancements Made in Local Food Procurement Efforts
…distributed through the LFS program, to assist states with navigating challenges related to supply chain disruptions. The funding is being provided through USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation and is used to…
USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership
…and grasslands intersect with privately-owned lands. Since 2014, these landscape restoration projects have delivered important forest and rangeland funding to 41 states and Puerto Rico. Photo by Ákos Szabó on…
Vilsack on Food Systems in Farm Bill
While announcing more funding intended to help the nation’s food supply chain and transforming the food system, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the administration views the next farm bill as…