The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute recently released its 2024 Outlook for U.S. Agriculture (.pdf). They project that American sugar production remains strong and expect production…
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
…program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. However, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) have expressed disappointment. IFPA emphasizes the positive impact the…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
The environmental stewardship aspect of almond production continues to improve year after year. President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC), Clarice Turner recently highlighted the strides the…
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…in the supply chain.” The caucus will support the interests of specialty crop production by educating about legislative and regulatory policies that benefit the sector and providing opportunities to address…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…prune industry in California.” The J2N prunes are identical in appearance and flavor to the Improved French but offer an improved production cycle. COURTESY: UC DAVIS J2N prunes grow on…
USDA Changes Orange Production Forecast
Changes to the USDA Orange Production forecast. Will there be more or less? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Changes Orange Production Forecast Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
GA Rep. Scott on Farm Bill Progress
…a difficult time with the Congressional Budget Office. Right now, we’re putting, according to their stores, less than 10% of what we call the ‘Farm Bill’ into production agriculture and…
NMPF, IDFA Concerned with Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy
The dairy industry responds to a new WIC final rule. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association…
NASS Discontinues July Cattle Report and Other Reports
…Livestock beginning with the 2024 production year. The decision to discontinue these surveys and reports was not made lightly but was necessary, given the appropriated budget levels, according to the…
Global Survey Seeks to Understand Production and Trading Costs
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has launched its second global survey on the costs of fruit and vegetable production and trading. The effort is underway as a follow-up to…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Hits the Average & Pistachio Industry Challenges
…average prices have been trending in the opposite direction. California prune growers anticipate new production opportunities as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest cultivars have the potential…
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a significant investment of $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects across 44 states. These initiatives aim to reduce energy…
USDA Seeks Nominees for Mushroom Council
Want to joint the national Mushroom Council. Now’s your chance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Worker gathering new champignons harvest on a mushroom farm. Mushroom production industry…
Almond Update: Taking Advantage of Incentive Opportunities
…particularly helpful for growers. Oftentimes growers are already engaged in certain production practices that are covered by an incentive program. “If you’re a grower that’s like, ‘I’m already doing these…