…Initiative (KYF2) Initiative coordinates the Department’s work to develop strong local and regional food systems – including FSMIP projects. Over the course of the Obama Administration, USDA has invested close…
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…being used. Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Eric Lauritzen spoke with AgNet West and said their new program is a two part initiative. “It’s providing additional information, increasing the level of…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…Counties. Almond hull split continued in Sutter County. Walnut shells began to harden. The large walnut crop was monitored and prepped for harvest by application of treatments for codling moth…
Support for Rural Cooperative Businesses and Organizations
…largest number of impoverished rural colonias in the nation. The area receives additional assistance through USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity initiative. Through StrikeForce, USDA staff work with state,…
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Initiative coordinates the Department’s work to develop strong local and regional food systems. USDA has invested over $1 billion in more than 40,000 local food businesses and infrastructure projects. See…
Banking Group Supports Bill Offering Tax Relief for Rural Lending
The Independent Community Bankers of America last week endorsed legislation that the organization says would provide tax relief for farmers. The group says the Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America…
NIFA Awards Community Food Projects
…important part of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, which works to strengthen and support local and regional food systems. More information on the initiative, including an interactive…
Support for Minority and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…Heirs Property Preservation, South Carolina, $200,000 Hunkpati Investments, Inc., South Dakota, $169,502 Texas State University, Texas, $200,000 National Immigrant Farming Initiative, Inc., Texas; also serving Florida, $197,588 University of Texas…
NCBA Joins Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed Estate Tax Regulations
…tax, and in some cases, are put out of business. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Proposed Estate Tax Regulations Threaten Family…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…Pocantico Hills, N.Y. The grants are to be funded through NIFA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI). “The Specialty Crop Research Initiative offers strategic investments to help bring specialty crops to…
Arkansas Representative Introduces Tax Deferred Savings Bill for Farmers
…farmers the option of investing. To encourage initial investment, farmers would be eligible to write-off FRAME Account contributions on their tax bill. Contributions would be tax deductible up to $50,000…
Sacramento Valley Rice Harvest Accelerates
…is “right where it’s supposed to be” for cutting. “I think we’re just going to roll right through it now,” he said. Relaxed water restrictions in Northern California this year…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy “America’s organic industry continues to grow and is an increasingly viable option for…
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
The Presidential candidates are split when it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton told Farm Futures she supports the rule that…