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…
Vilsack on Budget Priorities
…stabilize, support, and protect farm income and prices. “We will never, ever, ever drain the account. We’ll never just for one thing, as has happened in the past, drain the…
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
…of Agriculture representatives, aiming to tap into India’s growing economy as the world’s fifth-largest. Taylor highlights India’s rising middle class, familiar with American food products, presenting an opportunity for U.S….
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…said during a call with reporters. “To me, food security is national security. We need to think of it that way. We need to always be able to feed ourselves…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…to make it count. Because of increased costs and the decrease in prices for a variety of ag commodities which include wine grapes, walnuts or almonds, they’re really watching their…
Food Prices Level for the Month
…Ours report. Food Prices Level for the Month Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 15, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 11, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 8,…
FARMER Act Introduced to Help Agriculture and Beyond
…developed country on their food, and they have better food and a better choice. Right. It’s national security. We don’t have to worry about food security, right?” Hoeven’s legislation is…
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…
Climate Change and Farming
Photo by Harry Cunningham on Unsplash The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH) brought together health, climate and food security experts to discuss how to better support food…
Food Prices Halt Seven-Month Decline
…United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index was 118.3 points in March, up 1.3 points or 1.1 percent from its revised February level. The rise in prices was…
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
…the livestock began showing clinical signs compatible with sick, lactating dairy cows in other states. USDA, Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control, and state veterinary health officials…
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…
Operating Costs Increase While Prices Decrease for Pistachios
Operating costs for pistachio growers have been steadily increasing over the past few years, while average prices have been trending in the opposite direction. Assistant Professor in Cooperative Extension in…