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New heirs’ property relending program offered by USDA
Open for applications through Oct. 29, the Heirs’ Property Relending Program is designed to help resolve succession issues.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for contract producers updated
CFAP 2, which assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 due to COVID-19, is part of USDA’s broader Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative.
$10M set by USDA for Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
Grants are awarded to state departments to fund collaborative, multi-state projects to strengthen the competitiveness of the U.S. specialty crop industry.
California guards against spotted lanternfly with quarantine
An exterior quarantine was declared against this harmful and invasive pest, and a variety of plants and other items will be prohibited entry into the state.
Most government payments went to commercial farms in 2019
More than 30% of U.S. farms received payments, with average payments being highest for commercial farms.
NRCS announces EQIP Conservation Incentive Contracts deadline extension
NRCS is extending the deadline by 48 hours due to the program’s overwhelming response. Applications are due July 14.
Farm Service Agency loan rates announced by USDA
July rates have been announced for loans designed to provide access to capital for a variety of agricultural needs.
Large problem, nano solution
This tech firm is changing irrigation in large and small ways by doing more with less.
Wilbur-Ellis Marks 100th anniversary with innovation award for student teams
The company is encouraging college students to find innovative ways to feed a growing population by offering a $25,000 prize to the team with the best proposal.
Succession planning for farmers, ranchers aided by California FarmLink course
Farming is often a generations-long pursuit, and those who have identified their successors – related or not – can participate in The Regenerator, a yearlong course that meets monthly to help farm families and their successors with transition.
Additional aid to ag producers part of the pandemic assistance
The funding is meant to serve as a bridge from pandemic disruptions to longer-term investments to build back a better food system.
Responses sought for USDA’s National Agricultural Classification Survey
A second survey reminder is on its way, and every response matters in helping to determine who will receive the 2022 Census of Agriculture questionnaire.
Nut and dried fruit industry conducts INC 3D Online Conference
1,300 industry pros from over 70 countries gathered virtually to learn about and discuss everything from supply and demand to sustainability, logistics, climate change and tariffs.
Pandemic Cover Crop Program helps growers reap benefits
USDA recognizes that cover crops are also a long-term financial investment, and the program can provide premium support to those who insured their spring crop.
Bidding process hikes price of agricultural land
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic are still resonating across ag markets, including increased buyer interest in farmland.