…(AMR). This funding is available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, and administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)….
Loans for Farm Storage-Handling Equipment
…local and regional food systems. Visit www.ams.usda.gov to learn more about AMS services. Today’s announcement will further advance the efforts of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, which…
Biofuels and Bioproducts
…initiative that helps small businesses bring next-generation clean energy technologies to market faster by providing access to expertise and specialized equipment at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratories….
Resource to Help Food Hubs
…efforts to support food hubs and other regional food enterprises are part of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative (KYF) which coordinates the Department’s work to develop strong…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…known as citrus greening disease. This funding is available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), which was authorized by the 2014 Farm…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…for conservation practices during the transition to organic. “Through NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program’s Organic Initiative, we established nitrogen-fixing cover crop mixes, developed a nutrient budget for using organic fertilizers,…
Citrus Regulation Scoping Meeting Scheduled
…the 3435 Asian Citrus Psyllid and 3439 Huanglongbing regulations. The scoping meeting will be split into two days, the first for proposed regulation changes regarding nursery stock and the second…
CA Ag Contributes to Food Banks
…out costs. They can also take advantage of a state tax credit and federal tax deduction for participating in the program. These financial incentives mean Farm to Family can be…
$4.7 Million Available in Grants
…and services that support strong local and regional food systems. Across USDA, the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative coordinates the Department’s policy, resources, and outreach efforts related to…
Agri View: Driverless Tractors
…tractors are split into full autonomous technology and supervised autonomy. The idea of the driverless tractor appears as early as 1940, but has really come to fruition in the last…
California Water Story Split Into Two Versions
…outlook for the Golden State is a story of one region with plenty, the other facing extended drought. Rob Bain has the story. California Water Story Split Into Two Versions…
High Tunnel System Initiative
The High Tunnel System is a conservation practice available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This practice helps producers: Extend the growing season Improve plant quality and soil quality…
Grants to Help Ag Producers Increase Value of Their Products
…Producer Grants totaling $144.7 million. USDA awarded 205 grants to beginning farmers and ranchers. Value-Added Producer Grants are a key element of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative,…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). “Animal production and health play critical roles in…