…helping U.S. agricultural exporters develop new markets. A total of 71 organizations have applied for the program, submitting requests totaling more than $600 million, for funding that will be allocated…
The 2018 Farm Bill is Officially Here
…intended to keep the American agricultural industry secure. “By signing this bill, we are protecting our crop insurance programs and funding that producers rely on in times of disaster,” President…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…both MPP and the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program. Trade promotion programs will be receiving full funding in the farm bill, and land and water conservation programs will also continue…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
…in funding for organic and specialty crops, actually research in general, they’re authorized higher. Now of course the next step is fighting for appropriations.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Round Two of Trade Mitigation Payments Coming From USDA
…More than 70 organizations applied for the program and FAS will be announcing ATP funding awards at the start of the new year. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Six New Dairy Biomethane Projects Receive Funding
Multiple dairy biomethane projects were recently awarded funding by members of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Department of Food and…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
…and Robert Aderholt for funding the program. Their leadership is bringing rural Americans one step closer to high-speed communications equality with the rest of the nation.” Source: American Farm Bureau…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…America. Telecommunications companies, rural electric cooperatives and utilities, internet service providers and municipalities may apply for funding through USDA’s new ReConnect Program to connect rural areas that currently have insufficient…
NCBA to Congress: Vote “Yes” to Get 2018 Farm Bill Across the Finish Line
…bank will provide critical protection to rural economies, and we look forward to working with Secretary Perdue and Congress to address future funding needs. ”We ask Members of Congress to vote…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…Farm Bill which dedicated research funding for citrus. “The trust fund language is a significant win for U.S. citrus growers,” says CCM President Joel Nelsen. “It’s critical for the future…
Agreement Reached in Principle on 2018 Farm Bill
…continuing threat of a partial government shutdown over border wall funding. Source: House Committee on Agriculture Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…the Sacramento Valley area and increase the reliability of the California water supply. It was made possible through USDA’s Community Facilities direct loan program. USDA Announces Funding for CA Water…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…from the program and would also expand the program’s reach without requiring additional funding. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…to more efficiently conduct bird surveys in the San Bernardino Mountains. Having previously secured funding to assist landowners in thinning forests, the group worked with biologists to better survey birds…