…determined is the safety of food products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stated that the “commercial milk supply is safe because of both the pasteurization process and that…
A Gathering of Youth – National 4-H Conference
…of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture) A Gathering of Youth – National 4-H Conference Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards April 23, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…million for mitigating invasive fruit fly issues in California. Currently, there are quarantines for fruit flies in eight counties throughout the state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture and…
US Sugar Production Strong
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…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…for farmers’ goods.” The certification heralds to consumers the importance of supporting locally grown and manufactured products, especially as AFT reports that 30 percent of American farmland will be lost…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
…fuel combustion in ag were down one million metric tons, or 1.2 percent,” he said. The data also shows the productivity gains in agriculture. “While the U.S. population has grown…
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…
Food Prices Level for the Month
Image by Alexa from Pixabay Consumers last month were paying a lot more for shelter and gasoline, but not for food. Gary Crawford has more in today’s This Land of…
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…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supported by $1.5 Billion
…additional information for project proposals. NRCS is also implementing improvements to streamline RCPP agreements, reduce negotiation time, and enhance program efficiency, aiming for quicker processing of payments and supporting locally…