USDA To Invest $250 Million in Support of American-Made Fertilizer Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 14, 2022 Learn how this initiative will help give U.S. farmers more choices in the marketplace.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
USDA Extends Pandemic Aid for Certified Organic and Transitioning Growers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 22, 2021 Learn more about a program that provides pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses.
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.
$30 Million Boost Coming for Organic Food and Farming Interests Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 16, 2021 Find out more about a big investment from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Billions More in Federal Aid on the Way for Agriculture Producers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 21, 2021 See how USDA’s Pandemic Assistance initiative is rolling out for the different sectors.
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Ending Posted by Carol Miller|April 21, 2021 USDA will reallocate the money to existing programs, including a recent fresh produce box one.
Another Helping of Pandemic-Fueled Aid on the Plate for Farmers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 14, 2021 Latest round of government funding to help expand specialty crop sector and incentivize the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers.
What the American Rescue Plan Means for the Agriculture Industry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 12, 2021 President Joe Biden has signed a giant COVID-19 relief bill into law. Learn about provisions that will support produce growers, marketers, and consumers.
State Departments of Ag Push for More Spending Flexibility Posted by Growing Produce Staff|February 10, 2021 See how this formal request would help protect farmworkers and support the specialty crop industry.
Food Box Program To Get Another Big Refill from USDA Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 8, 2021 Find out how much money has been allocated to keep the coronavirus aid initiative going for farmers and families.
New COVID-19 Relief Package a Win for More Farmers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 22, 2020 Many growers who were previously left out of aid previously will now qualify for assistance.
10 Myths Debunked About Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 8, 2020 Stumped by CFAP 2? Time is running out for growers to sign up for the government aid. This list from USDA helps separate fact from fiction.
More Specialty Crops Make Cut for Coronavirus Aid Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 12, 2020 If what you grow didn’t make USDA’s funding list before, it might now.
3rd Round of USDA Food Box Purchases on the Way Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 28, 2020 Balance of the $3 billion authorized by the coronavirus aid program to be spent. Check out the details.
USDA Award to Help Pump up Promotion of Florida Citrus Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 1, 2019 New market potential now on the radar thanks to fresh funding from the government.
What’s Going on with the Farm Bill? Posted by Carol Miller|May 23, 2018 After a surprise defeat in the House, the Farm Bill still has life in it. Here’s what you need to watch for (including a possible H-2C revival).
$18 Million in Grants Available for Value-Added Producers Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 2, 2017 Farmers in need of planning or working capital funds to move their ideas forward encouraged to check out program.
Big Bucks Booster for Citrus Research in Spending Bill Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2017 Funding would be used to fight HLB and explore methods for a cure.
Applications Now Being Accepted For Florida Specialty Crop Block Grants Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 12, 2014 $4.5 million available to help fund industry-enhancing projects.
Specialty Crop Producers Score Nearly $118 Million In Grants Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 2, 2014 Via 2014 Farm Bill, USDA seeks to bolster major driver in U.S. economy.
