A proposed northern California anti-ag measure could have an effect nationwide. The measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in that county. “It would outlaw all animal agriculture in …
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
Working to strengthen the future of ag. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Future of America and the National FFA Organization made their partnership official. The groups …
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
A recent ruling by a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel on November 24 has issued a disappointing decision for the U.S. dairy industry. The ruling allows Canada to maintain restrictions …
Groups Express Concern About Disaster Relief Changes
The National Corn Growers and 16 state-affiliated associations joined more than 140 allied national, regional, and state commodity organizations opposing changes to USDA disaster relief. The groups sent a letter …
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
Pilot projects through the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide valuable support to producers. Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for the California Walnut …
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
While meeting with reporters at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention, USDA Undersecretary for Trade, Alexis Taylor, keyed in on trade missions that could be particularly beneficial to …
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
More than $653 million in port investments have been announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration. A total of 41 port improvement projects across the country are being …
Sites Reservoir Project Moving Forward After Environmental Review
In a noteworthy development for California’s water management, the Sites Project Authority, functioning as the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact …
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday announced the next steps in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to bolster U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 …
Census of Agriculture Report to Be Released February 13
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is set to unveil the eagerly anticipated 2022 Census of Agriculture data on February 13, 2024. The comprehensive agricultural …
Latest Inflation Report Mostly Good News for Food Shoppers
Food price inflation is continuing to abate. In today’s This Land Of Ouirs report, Sabrina Halvorson has Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer explain which food products have had …
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
In a decisive move to avert a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a short-term extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, securing a crucial 87-11 vote. The continuing resolution …
Dental Care in Rural Areas
A USDA grant to bring better dental care to rural areas. Gary Crawford tells us more in today’s This Land of Ours report. “It’s an extraordinary opportunity for us to …
Nearly $28 Million Investment to Support Beginning Farmers
To bolster the future of American agriculture, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $27.9 million in various projects. The investment targets 45 organizations dedicated to teaching and training …