The biological sector is continuing to grow at double-digit rates due to a variety of factors. Increased interest in the area, along with regulatory requirements are helping push advancement. Executive …
Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective
Members of Congress are calling for stricter enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022. In a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), lawmakers highlight the need …
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
The USDA is investing funds for healthier school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched a new initiative for healthier school meals …
Union Pushes Back Date for Potential Railroad Worker Strike
A key railroad workers’ union says it won’t go on strike after November 19. The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way – Employees Division says it will hold off on any …
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
The USDA is seeking information on prospective customers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest …
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking information on equipment replacements under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Engine and equipment replacement has been made possible under EQIP through …
Ag Groups Ask Congress to Prevent Potential Railroad Strike
More than 190 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group want Congress to prepare to help prevent a railroad strike or lockout. Beef Magazine says a strike or lockout would …
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
Two new programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seek to provide more support for crop insurance options for underserved producers. About $3.3 million is being invested in the …
USDA Opens 2023 Agricultural Outlook Forum Registration
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently opened registration for the 99th Agricultural Outlook Forum. The 2023 event is back in person, held February 23-24, at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott …
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
According to the latest crop report, Fresno County agriculture has hit a new milestone for production value. “For the first time ever Fresno County went over the $8 billion mark, …
First Round of Meat Industry Investments Announced
As part of the effort to increase competition and capacity in the meat industry, 21 grant projects are receiving $73 million in support. The investment is part of the first …
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
Agricultural producers still have an opportunity to apply for conservation funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Opportunities made possible through the farm bill include the Environmental Quality …
VofV: The Produce Moms’ Lori Taylor on Educating Consumers About Food and Farming
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …