A trade group wants to see more aggressive deals from the Biden Administration. The Biden Administration has taken some heat during its first two years for a lack of new …
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
Agricultural producers interested in innovation grants will have until October 30 to submit an application. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $65 million in conservation grant opportunities. …
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
The deadline is here. The current farm bill expires at the end of this month, and lawmakers don’t seem close to passing a new one. There are many questions left …
Ag Market Growth Ahead
Taking a look at the projected growth for ag markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Business Research Company’s latest look into the growth of agricultural markets …
22007 Program Eligibility
Who could be eligible to apply for assistance from the 22007 Program? Gary Crawford tells us in today’s This Land of Ours report. Have you been discriminated against in the …
September is Food Safety Education Month
There’s no better time to learn about food safety than during National Food Safety Education Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This month, the U.S. Food and …
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
The legislation that would provide a California FAIR plan expansion passed through the California Assembly on August 24. Co-sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) and the California Department …
USDA Getting Word Out About 22007 Financial Assistance Program
If you’ve been discriminated against in the past by USDA, officials want you to know about a special program of financial assistance. Gary Crawford has the story coming up on …
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled enhancements to crop insurance offerings, benefitting small and diverse farmers. This upgrade affects the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm insurance …
Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands
The results of a checkoff-initiated smoothie program pilot showed increased milk and yogurt consumption and will be offered to more schools this fall. Research shows fruit smoothies are more popular …
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The action comes after the U.S. …
EPA Amends WOTUS Rule; NCBA Responds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says in order to conform to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, it and the U.S. Department of the Army are amending the 2023 definition of …
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
Nearly two dozen agricultural organizations are encouraging the development of new trade opportunities. A letter was sent imploring 2024 presidential candidates to focus on improving market access for ag products. …
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be funding 46 specialty crop projects through grant support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Projects are aimed at bolstering …