…spending over the next five years. Funding will be used to address issues of roads and bridges, broadband expansion, improvements on ports and inland waterways, and much-needed investment in water…
State Officials Abandon Voluntary Agreement Discussions
…process. So, you’ll see less water, probably less funding available to achieve the goals that the state has,” Wade noted. “There’s simply uncertainty on what’s next in terms of water…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…(SCBGP) to support U.S. farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops. Of the total funding support being provided, California has received $54.5 million for SCBGP projects in 2021….
Pandemic Assistance Offered for Organic Producers
…producers that are certified organic or transitioning to organic. A total of $20 million in funding support is being made available through the new Organic and Transitional Education and Certification…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…experiencing climate change impacts, historic drought, regulatory pressures and wildfire,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “The funding for additional water, forestry and ecosystem…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-08-21
…on a variety of funding opportunities available for industry members. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
Subcommittee Hearing Highlights Value of Biotechnology in Agriculture
…increased need for public-private partnerships, and improved funding support were also highlighted during the hearing. A group of industry organizations including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Farm Bureau Federation,…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…farmers who signed up for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for the 2020 crop year. The funding support provided through each of the programs is meant…
VofV: What Happens When Your Co-Worker is a Robot?
…achieved his dream: to build a robot company that solves agriculture’s labor woes. Charlie’s company, Burro, recently raised $10.9 million Series A funding and plans to release 500 self-driving wheelbarrows…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
A group of lawmakers recently sent a letter to Congressional leadership detailing support for ag research funding in the budget reconciliation package. The letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says his agency is making funding available to bring a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care, and educational services for millions of Americans….
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced funding opportunities for a variety of conservation programs available to agricultural producers and landowners. Some of the assistance available includes the Agricultural…
‘Encouraging’ Development in Helping California Meat Suppliers
…know USDA has already put up $500 million. They are thinking about more and other kinds of funding to help these challenges,” Dimock noted. “We are on the right track….
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
…and children. Much of the spending is financed through new tax increases on corporations and the wealthy. For agriculture, the plan includes $66 billion in funding for research, biofuels and…