federal assistance

From the tractor: Helene-impacted producers, apply for USDA Block Grant Disaster Relief Program by May 15

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‘From the tractor’ is published in the monthly Agricultural Review. This column appears in the April 2026 edition of the paper. The most up-to-date information about the Federal Block Grant Assistance Program can be found here: Ag Disaster Programs | NC Agriculture. I am writing this column as we are finalizing the details about the $221 … Read more

Applications being accepted for swine and dairy grants for losses due to COVID-related shutdowns.

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Summary: In the latest budget, the N.C. General Assembly approved $30 million in federal COVID funds for one-time assistance to swine and dairy producers for losses due to closures or lost contracts. Summary of Talking Points: In this year’s budget, the N.C. General Assembly approved $30 million in one-time assistance for swine producers and dairies … Read more