New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts

USDA has announced its intent to purchase $25 million of fresh table grapes as part of a broader $118 million investment supporting American farmers.

USDA has announced grant funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and Specialty Crop Multi-State Program. Find out how to apply.

USDA declares 26 counties in Florida natural disaster areas following record-breaking freeze events. The designation means aid is on the way.

USDA is providing $1 billion in assistance for specialty crop farmers affected by elevated input costs, inflation, and more. Learn how to apply for aid.

The food pyramid is taking on a new look with the newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030.

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is urging immediate action and clarity on USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.

Trump Administration announces one-time bridge payments to U.S. farmers in response to trade market disruptions and increased production costs.

Rule would apply to tart cherries grown in several states that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, growers during 2024-2025 crop year.

USDA’s National Resources Conservation Service is helping growers modernize their operations. See what precision irrigation is doing for one small farm.

Part of USDA’s reorganization includes plans to relocate much of its National Capital Region staff to five regional hub cities outside the beltway.

USDA aims to elevate American agriculture as a key element of national security through its newly announced National Farm Security Plan.

Additional USDA assistance to help Florida ag producers recover from hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, and Milton.

Producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for aid via USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program.

USDA, White House confirm Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops payments totaling more than $981 million to 43,646 participants.

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture invests nearly $23 million as part of Emergency Citrus Disease Research & Extension program.

California Walnut Commission secures funding through USDA’s Market Access Program. Find out where the sector is setting its sights.

Brooke Rollins is set to take the reins as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. See what industry associations are saying.

President-elect Trump nominates former White House staffer Brooke Rollins to succeed Tom Vilsack as head of USDA.

USDA expedites disaster assistance sign-up through its Environmental Quality Incentive Program. Learn more about EQIP.