How Growers Can Get Paid for Coronavirus Loss Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 19, 2020 USDA announces details of direct assistance to farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.Read More
Wild Bees Setting Good Example for Pollination of Sweet Cherries By Dr. Maxime Eeraerts | Julia Osterman|May 5, 2024
USDA OKs $1.2 Billion in Contracts for Food Box Program Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 11, 2020 Check out a full list of approved suppliers by region and see why United Fresh Produce Association is pushing back.
New Research Grant Takes Aim at Bacterial Leaf Spot in Lettuce Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 28, 2020 Find out how much funding was awarded by USDA to improve crop resistance against plant pathogen.
USDA Raises Stakes with $70 Million to Protect Plants Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 2, 2020 Find out which projects are receiving top billing under a section of the Plant Protection Act.
Industry Groups, Ag Leaders React to Proposed USDA, EPA Budget Cuts Posted by Christina Herrick|March 21, 2017 New plan would slash USDA spending by 21%.
USDA Announces $11.9M In Assistance For Organic Certification Posted by Christina Herrick|May 14, 2015 Following on the heels of the USDA’s announcement of record growth in the organic sector, the USDA’s Agriculture […]
Big Bucks Given To Grow Better Fruit Crops Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 27, 2014 Two projects to be focus of five-year, $10 million grant from USDA.
Organic And Local Food Economies Receive More Than $52 Million In USDA Grants Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 1, 2014 Most of the grants were authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill.
USDA Announces Programs To Conserve Land And Help Beginning Farmers Posted by Christina Herrick|June 5, 2014 Programs created allow producers to protect land and help new, minority, and veteran farmers get their start in agriculture.
USDA To Offer Grants To Meet Water Challenges Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 25, 2014 The National Institute of Food and Agriculture will make $6 million in grants available this year.
New Farm Bill To Include $125 Million For Citrus Greening Research Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 30, 2014 Funding over the next five years would come at crucial time for growers, industry stakeholders.