A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that American specialty crop trade with China has been on the decline over the past several years. In 2023, the…
Western Wildfires Increase
…have experienced an increase in wildfires over the month of July. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses some of the reasons why. “This has been an interesting wildfire season. We’re coming…
House Ag Takes Close Look at Dropping Ag Income
Image by AndreyPopov/DepositPhotos image Farmers across the U.S. could see a drop of nearly 25-percent in their farm income compared to last year. That’s what USDA is predicting—and that’s why…
USDA Meat Processing Roundtables
It’s an invitation for small meat processing plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cutting meat in meat processing plant. Image by davit85/DepositPhotos image USDA says it’s going…
USDA Nutrition Hubs
Building better nutrition in underserved areas. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by VadimVasenin/DepositPhotos image USDA efforts to build nutrition hubs focused on historically underserved communities will…
Further Investment in Meat and Poultry Processing Capacities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making further investments to strengthen the food supply chain, increase meat and poultry processing capacities, and create better markets for producers. These investments,…
USDA Investment in Conservation Projects
A new investment in conservation projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by grzejan/DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…USDA’s broader efforts to enhance nutrition and diet-related health outcomes by offering personalized nutrition guidance and fostering research and education opportunities. This initiative is part of USDA’s broader effort, highlighted…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for its Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. USDA is looking to fill up to 25 vacancies starting in 2024. This…
USDA Summer Food Program Grants
The USDA has a new program to help feed kids during the summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by NewAfrica/DepositPhotos image This summer is the inauguration…
USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants
A record-breaking investment in getting farm fresh products to schools. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Wavebreakmedia/DepositPhotos image The USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
Image by kristo74/DepositPhotos image The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) continues making improvements for specialty crops. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger says recent crop insurance changes give specialty crops some of…
Lawmakers Want Action Following Chevron Deference Ruling
…limits the power of these agencies, which many lawmakers view as a necessary step to curb overreach. The committees overseeing various agencies, including the USDA, U.S. Forest Service, EPA, and…
Week in Review: Efforts to Overcome INSV & Increasing Interest in Biologicals
…action plans and brief crews about emergency response to wildfire smoke. USDA has proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders after a comprehensive 49-day hearing held in Indiana. The…