…More than $4.2 million of this year’s funding will support three ongoing forestry projects in California that focus on wildfire protection and mitigation, improving forest health and enhancing habitat for…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-24-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. Water storage projects hit a bump in the funding-road and the California Farm Bureau Federation said…
Farmers Union Releases Priorities for Farm Bill
Urges Increased Funding for Farm Safety Net Given the persistent and ongoing economic challenges in farming and rural economies, National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on Congress to increase funding…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
…for U.S. cotton fiber, yarn and other cotton products, and are an invaluable supplement to the funding from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…and feed everyone.’” While you may click HERE to view USDA’s lapse in funding plans, background information on USDA services available in the event of a government shutdown are below:…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Biomass Genomics Research
…Specific details on panel meetings, review formats, and evaluation criteria may vary among programs. There is up to $6 million in funding available. The deadline for applications is Friday, 20…
Assistance Available to Agricultural Producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program
…for CSP are accepted year round, applications must be received by March 2, 2018 to be considered for this funding period. Through CSP, agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
…for Citrus Pest Disease and Prevention, with $2.5 million going into the General Fund and $2.5 million to be put into the Ag Fund. The funding will assist with further…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Crop Breeding Research
…funding. The deadline for summary submission is March 14, 2018. See the funding opportunity for additional details. NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension…
Water Commission Hears Water Project Proposals
…will likely adjust the public benefit calculations during the review process and reduce the funding amount the projects would be eligible to receive. Funding will only be granted for eligible…
CDFA Awards Funding to Support Ag Education Through California Agriculture License Plate Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $260,000 for six projects that enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities for students, teachers and youth under the 2017 California Special…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
The Almond Board of California announced funding for 2018 research projects. Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Gabriele Ludwig says the research will focus on using everything that’s produced from…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-04-18
…Taylor Hillman. The first damage cost reports are in for the Thomas fire and the Almond Board of California talks about the focus of 2018 research the industry is funding….
Support for Organic Agriculture Research, Extension, and Education
…2018. See the OREI funding opportunity for additional information. Previously funded projects include research for the University of Wyoming’s experiential learning curriculum, which merged science-based theory and real-life applications in…