…to achieve. The list of infrastructure types considered for Alternative Funding Arrangements has been removed in the interest of clarity. Comments on the interim rule were received by more than…
Week in Review: Relief Provided in PPP Revision, FARMER Funding Increased in Budget
…The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has been updated…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a food safety group seeking funding to improve food…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
A food safety group is seeking funding to improve produce safety research and already has a third of the funds raised. The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has started a new capital…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
…Isom noted. The $170 million in funding would be broken down as $90 million in 2020-21 and $80 million in 2021-22. Funding for the program has been relatively volatile since…
USDA Urged to Prioritize Agricultural Worker Safety
…concern. The funding is to be spent on the purchase and distribution of agricultural products. USDA is also instructed to use that funding for the provision of grants and loans…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…of Agriculture (CDFA) is set to receive substantial funding to continue providing assistance to the agricultural industry. “This budget that was released by the governor today is an important strategic…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag and water groups seeking water infrastructure funding from…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…is also advocating for more water recycling and desalination investment along with funding support for local districts overseeing federal irrigation projects. President-elect Biden and Congress are being urged to consider…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
Several conservation priorities have been outlined for accelerated funding in California. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California announced ten key areas to focus on….
CCA Offers Approximate Breakdown of CFAP Payments for Livestock Producers
The latest COVID relief package includes some important provisions for livestock producers. One of the most significant aspects of the legislation is the additional funding for another round of the…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…for the QLA program. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency earlier in the week. Funding for the assistance is made possible by…
California to Receive $17.1 Million to Support Pest Prevention Efforts
…and Guam. California is set to receive a significant portion of the funding support from USDA. “State governments, academic institutions, and other essential cooperators across the country use these USDA…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…program. Funding for the additional round of the program has been made possible through the COVID-19 relief package that was included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The program…