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The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has opened the application period for its 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program. This year, NACD has partnered with Scotts Miracle-Gro to offer the sixth round of funding for this initiative. The program aims to support innovative projects by providing grants of up to $2,500 for top-ranking applicants. The Friends of NACD …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is sharing updated information about disaster relief programs available to cattle producers impacted by hurricanes – and opportunities to support disaster recovery through NCBA state affiliates. NCBA President Mark Eisele encourages producers to utilize the relief programs available through USDA and contact NCBA if you encounter any challenges or need assistance. Sign up begins Oct. 15, …
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew joined leaders from G7 farmers’ organizations in Sicily to stress the critical role farmers play in creating sustainable food systems. The joint declaration, supported by organizations from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the UK, and the World Farmers Organization, calls for greater investment in sustainable, resilient, and competitive farming. Larew emphasized the importance …
At the 2024 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Annual Meeting, three experts called for increased support for nutrition security programs. The discussion focused on integrating local and regional food systems into these initiatives. Mark Nicholson of the Alliance for National Nutrition Incentives emphasized the success of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP). From September 2022 to …
Many agricultural producers are familiar with the importance of their local coop. And Mark Oppold notes the role they play during National Cooperative Month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless …
Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The initiatives support small and mid-sized dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy …
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is inviting qualified U.S. food producers to participate in the North American Neighbors 2024 Virtual Trade Event (VTE) on December 3-4, 2024. Companies with a minimum of $1 million in sales are eligible to apply. The event will focus on helping U.S. businesses explore export opportunities, particularly in Canada, which is the largest market …
First loan approval comes just 15 days after Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida (FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Oct. 4, 2024) — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the approval of the first Hurricane Debby recovery loan through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program. Commissioner Simpson announced the launch of the application …
Efforts to assess agriculture damage from Hurricane Helene continue. And as Tyron Spearman reports, this work will be going on for quite some time. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers …
In a joint statement Thursday evening, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced there is an end, at least temporarily, to the work stoppage that shut down the East and Gulf Coast ports earlier this week. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the end of the strike is terrific news for U.S. …
