…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…
Infrastructure Overhaul Talks to Begin in January
…terms of funding),” he says, “but I think if states are willing to step up and become bigger partners in the project, there should be some kind of matching benefit…
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Reflects on Year of Progress
…insect and disease infestations and partner with 35 states on restoration projects. Worked toward a Fix to Fire Funding USDA informed members of a national coalition on the impacts of…
NASS Research, Survey, and Technology Advancements in 2017 Serve U.S. Agriculture
…educators, researchers, and many others rely on census of agriculture data when making decisions that shape American agriculture – from creating and funding farm programs to boosting services for communities…
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
Funding is available in three focus areas, including grazing lands, organic systems and soil health USDA is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. USDA’s Natural Resources…
USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities
Funding Helps Improve Streets, Transit Facilities and Other Structures to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in Fiscal Year…