Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering more funding for producers through CFAP 2.0, the development…
New Emergency Program to Help Rescue Animals During Disasters
…The state will be providing $3 million a year for the program through legislation that was included in the state budget. Funding support for the CVET program will reportedly provide…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…Once funding is provided, a handler will have 30 days to distribute monies to qualifying dairy farmers. As part of the program, handlers also will provide virtual or in-person education…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…an FSA county office or a participating state agency. This funding will be complemented by an additional $20 million for organic and transitioning producers through the Pandemic Assistance for Producers…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
…$50 million in one-time funding from the General Fund to further CDFA’s implementation of the HSP. CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation will be accepting public feedback on the…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…and international audiences through marketing efforts and by funding and promoting research about almonds’ health benefits, efficient and sustainable farming, food safety and more. ABC works on behalf of the…
Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation
…ranchers, as well as early career researchers are all eligible to apply for the grant funding opportunity. OFRF will provide funding support for projects up to $20,000. Projects will need…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…will ensure farmers can continue to keep this nation fed.” Of particular interest to California farmers and ranchers is the $8 billion in funding for Western water infrastructure. The Infrastructure…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…The coalition notes that increased funding for technical and financial assistance incentives can further the reach of current conservation initiatives. Increased funding can also help support more partnerships between conservation…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
…sought. A total of $40 billion in funding would be directed toward individual states for projects to further broadband access in unserved and underserved areas. Minimum standards of downstream speeds…
Nearly $17 Million Being Made Available Through USDA’s 2501 Program
…can use the funding support for education, training, farming demonstrations, and conferences on farming and agribusiness. The grant funding is also used to help increase access to USDA’s programs and…
New Program Helps Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
…family farms for generations to come.” The HPRP will provide funding through intermediary lenders such as cooperatives, credit unions, and nonprofit organizations to enable landowners to resolve ownership and succession…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
A $10 million dollar grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research will help the dairy industry implement the Net Zero Initiative. The grant funding will support the advancement…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…said in a press release. “We are continuously trying to improve our customer service by making grant funding opportunities more accessible. These revised performance measures were developed from thorough stakeholder…