…2501 Program. “Socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers deserve equal access to USDA programs and services,” Director of the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), Mike Beatty…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
The House Appropriations Committee recently advanced its ag spending bill for the fiscal year 2021. The bill establishes spending limits for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-16-20
Today’s show is filled with stories covering the confirmed $3 Billion pound almond forecast, USDA improving crop insurance policies and why sticking to science is a good idea when it…
USDA Streamlines Process for Rural Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking steps to make the process for rural investment more user-friendly. USDA will be making the process for lenders to access loan programs…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-13-20
…production and USDA clarifies California organic certification requirements. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features, and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored…
CFAP Eligibility Expands with USDA Announcement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has updated the list of commodities that are covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Along with the expanded CFAP eligibility, USDA has…
USDA Provides $12 Million for Farm to School Grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will be giving a record amount of funding support to the Farm to School grant program this year. Since 2013,…
California ACP, HLB Funding Survives COVID Impacted Budget
…the radio report. California ACP, HLB Funding Survives COVID Impacted Budget Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-08-20
…an ag-tech startup that is getting substantial backing for sustainable biopesticides and get a first-hand account of USDA’s food box program. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Hemp Checkoff Program on the Horizon
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) show that hemp sales are expected to increase by $25.5 million this year. Sales are again projected to increase to $64.5 million next year, with…
California Almond Production Forecasted at Three Billion Pounds
The latest almond production projection from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasts three billion meat pounds for California producers. The California Almond Objective…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
SunTerra Produce Traders is one of the many companies awarded contracts under the Families Food Box Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The growing, packing, and shipping operation…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Renewed Contracts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced several new and extended contracts as part of the agency’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. USDA has approved up to $1.27…
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) has missed the deadline that was given by Congress to finalize the Origin of Livestock Rule. A coalition of industry groups…