USDA Farm Service Agency Announces Tree Assistance Program Sign-up Posted by Christina Bucciere|July 11, 2014 Growers can recuperate financial losses from natural disasters with the USDA’s Tree Assistance Program.
Phone Scam Alleging Association With USDA Farm Service Agency Posted by Frank Giles|June 10, 2014 Perpetrator(s) seeking personal and financial information.
USDA Establishes New Partnership To Link Underserved Growers To Farm Service Agency Programs Posted by Rosemary Gordon|April 28, 2016 Minority, women, new and beginning, military, veteran, and urban producers to receive training and information on agency services.
What To Know About USDA’s New Crop Insurance Option for Tropical Storms Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 21, 2023 USDA’s recent expansion of its hurricane crop insurance policy this year has already provided farmers with $85.4 million for post-Idalia issues.
Are You Covered? How Farmers Can Stay a Step Ahead of Disaster By Thomas Skernivitz|February 1, 2023 Tis the season for applying for crop insurance. Check out these useful resources to help protect your assets.
$300 Million Investment To Help Feed USDA’s New Organic Initiative Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 23, 2022 Find out more about how this plan will build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers.
Relief at Last! Aid Coming to Farmers Slammed by Recent Natural Disasters Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 24, 2022 USDA to provide about $6 billion to specialty crop and commodity producers to offset crop yield and value losses from 2020-2021.
Where To Find Funding for Your Organic Farm By Johnny Eppich|October 19, 2021 Looking for a financial boost to your operation? Here are five programs to check out.
USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 Gets Booster Shot Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 25, 2021 Learn about the latest modifications set by the government agency, as well as the deadline for producers to apply.
3 Tips to Boost Your Farm’s Conservation Efforts By Johnny Eppich|August 11, 2021 The Natural Resources Conservation Service links you to funding sources and matches you to free counselors.
Farm Damage From Tropical Storm Eta? How To Get Help Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 3, 2020 Florida producers urged to seek disaster assistance from USDA. Here’s where they can find it.
USDA Clarifies Decision to Ease Country of Origin Labeling Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 30, 2020 The Florida ag commissioner was not cool with the move to temporarily suspend enforcement amid coronavirus chaos. The government agency explained.
What the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Means for Farmers Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 21, 2020 USDA’s $19 billion relief package aims to maintain strong supply chain in time of crisis. Here’s how.
USDA to Allow Imports of Citrus from China Posted by Frank Giles|April 20, 2020 Five fresh fruit varieties cleared to enter U.S. market.
Southeast Farmers to Finally See Hurricane Disaster Relief Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 8, 2019 $800 million in USDA block grants to help producers most affected by two of last year’s monster storms.
More Aid Coming to American Farmers Impacted by Trade Tussle Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 18, 2018 USDA set to dole out another round of trade mitigation payments through its Market Facilitation Program.
Southeast Farmers Picking Up After Hurricane Michael Pours Down By Paul Rusnak|October 11, 2018 Massive recovery process underway in wake of historic storm’s big blow by air, land, and sea.
USDA Adds Cherries and Almonds to the Trade Mitigation Mix Posted by Christina Herrick|September 25, 2018 Growers can apply for payments from the Market Facilitation Program.
Trump Wants USDA Charged with Food Safety Posted by David Eddy|June 25, 2018 Presidential report states that consolidating all food safety responsibility under a single agency will provide more cohesion.
USDA Offers Online Tools for New Growers By John Whitney|May 23, 2018 John Whitney offers a guide to USDA’s updated cool tools for all ages and offerings for those new to the ag scene.
What You Need To Know about New Final Rule That Protects Farmworkers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 26, 2024