…the consumption of fresh produce by providing incentives at the point of purchase. The funding for the grants has been authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill to come from the…
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…other funding bills later this fall, but President Trump has threatened a government shutdown when the fiscal year ends September 30th if Congress does not pass immigration enforcement, border security…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…the organization’s legislative priorities for the 2018 Farm Bill. NACD supports a final bill that includes level funding for the Conservation Title, retains the current conservation delivery system within the…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…key to prosperity in the 21st Century, and I’m pleased Congress recognized this need and has provided this critical funding. Broadband e-Connectivity is the next interstate highway system of global…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…leverage the federal investment by providing a match or cost share that is at least equal to the amount of federal funding requested. This year’s projects focus on three priorities:…
Water Works: Funding Approved for Water Storage Projects
…until January 2022 to raise the remaining funding necessary for the water storage projects, or the projects will lose the state funding that has been approved. Listen to the report….
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…three components: Direct payments to farmers to mitigate lower prices resulting from China’s tariffs, direct commodity purchases by USDA, and funding for a temporary program similar in purpose to the…
Survey Shows US Chicken Consumption Remains Strong
…among 1,004 adults. Funding was provided by Elanco, Trouw Nutrition, WATT Global Media, and IRI. Click here to access a full copy of the report. Consumers will buy more chicken…
Food Processing Grants Available to Help Improve Energy Efficiency
The state of California will be offering $57 million in food processing grants in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The grant funding distributed by the new Food Production…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water Infrastructure
…the town who currently do not have safe, potable water. In FY 2018, Congress provided a historic level of funding for water and wastewater infrastructure. The 2018 Omnibus spending bill…
Valley Ventures Accelerator Fueling Innovation; Accepting Fall Applications
…throughout California,” Francis said. “HerdDogg utilized the Valley Ventures program to assist with improving sales, building a sales team and raising a second round of funding.” Companies accepted into the…
Governor Brown Increases Funding for Citrus Protection
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed the 2018-19 budget which provides a significant amount of funding intended for citrus protection. The budget will allow the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
USDA Applauds Housing Eligibility for Temporary Farm Workers
…programs can now better assist farmers needing to provide housing while they’re here. I thank Congress for addressing this issue in its most recent funding bill and hope to continue…
CDFA Awards $69.9 Million for Dairy Digester Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $69.9 million in grant funding to 40 dairy digester projects across the state. These projects, part of the Dairy Digester…