…farmers last year were based on a per-bushel rate. The more recent trade relief funding will be based on payment rates that are decided on a county-per-county basis. The rates…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
…efficient machinery that produces less dust. One avenue for funding assistance is offered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. “They offer, I believe these are older numbers, but it’s around…
Optimism in Avoiding Another Government Shutdown in the Fall
…the funding bills for the upcoming fiscal year,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. There is optimism in getting some of the funding…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…the US economy more than $120 billion annually, with more than half of that amount representing damage to American agriculture,” said NASDA CEO Dr. Barb Glenn. “NASDA strongly supports funding…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…also provides nearly $2 million for the nutria program, with an additional allocation of $1.6 million for future eradication activities. The funding assistance will support the hiring of additional CDFW…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…and exporters many times over as promotional activity continues for the next couple of years. The list of ATP funding recipients is available at: www.fas.usda.gov/atp-funding-allocations. Source: U. S. Department of Agriculture…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…Statistical Overview 2017-2018. Several other major California crops will be receiving assistance through the latest round of funding, including grapes, strawberries, and cherries. The California Prune Board, the California Table…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…and business for U.S. producers and exporters many times over as promotional activity continues for the next couple of years. View the list of ATP funding recipients here. Source: USDA…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has received criticism for how trade relief funding is being awarded, due to some recipients having strong business relationships with other countries. JBS USA,…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms….
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…for strengthened biosecurity at our borders and is requesting appropriations funding for 600 additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agricultural Inspectors at our borders. In his testimony, Herring also highlighted…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
The funding for methane reduction received some significant cuts in California’s 2019-2020 budget, but the programs that support the development of methane reducing projects will remain available. While the application…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-11-19
…well as why the Early Start program is critical for methane reduction project funding. Also, hear about the last minute push to revive COOL in USMCA and get another almond…
SWEEP Prop Funding Keeps Program Alive
A vital water efficiency incentive program didn’t get state funding this year but still has funding. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, also known as SWEEP, was not included in California’s…