…“That’s the problem right there.” Beyond water, the hosts touch on USDA restructuring, new cross-border water funding agreements, and the upcoming segment on almonds featuring Valley Pride Ag’s Sonny Torr….
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…This funding will support critical berth repairs at the National City Marine Terminal, a vital cargo hub located on San Diego Bay. Reported by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West. Federal…
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…fair and timely disaster assistance for California’s agricultural sector. In a formal letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Schiff urged the agency to ensure that funding from the American Relief…
Texas Revives Screwworm Fight with New Swormlure-5 Bait
…moving fast. Backed by USDA support and emerging technology, the state is deploying Swormlure-5 as both a solution and a signal to Congress: additional infrastructure and funding are essential—before it’s…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…Act (DERA) Targeted Airshed Grants, aimed at improving air quality in heavily impacted regions These programs are vital for agricultural producers who rely on funding support to transition to cleaner…
Fertilizer Prices Steady as Brazil Potash Secures Funding
…development, Brazil Potash has signed a non-binding agreement with energy firm Fictor Energia to provide $200 million in funding for its potash mining project. The funding, as reported by Dow…
Trump Administration Ends Regional Food Business Centers Program
…Only 8 of the 12 centers secured Business Builder grants—a core funding mechanism—raising concerns over inconsistent distribution and the long-term viability of the program. Critics pointed to these early implementation…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…not have already received a 2022 Emergency Relief (ER) Program payment for the same crop year. Funding and Structure of the Program The program is backed by $16 billion in…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
…Program—formerly known as Proactive IPM Solutions. With a total of $500,000 in funding, the program aims to bolster efforts in identifying and managing invasive pests threatening California agriculture. CDFA Opens…
USDA Launches Grape Grower Survey
…supply chain coordination and pricing rely heavily on accurate projections. Impact Beyond the Vineyard The survey’s findings may also guide policy development, influence agricultural funding programs, and help refine sustainability…
USDA Rolls Out New Round of Blueberry Grower Support
…Blueberry Grower Support Kasey Cronquist, President of the North American Blueberry Council, welcomed the announcement with strong praise. “This additional funding is a game-changer for family farms that power our…
David Tangipa: Defending California Farmers from Costly Policies
…to Action for California Agriculture Tangipa issued a challenge to farmers and ag supporters: stop funding politicians who don’t align with agriculture’s values. “Conservative and farmer money is being used…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…growers are contending with rising labor costs, global supply chain disruptions, unpredictable market conditions, and persistent threats from pests and diseases. In response, the USDA program offers flexible funding to…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the initiative was supported by funding from the U.S. Department of…