USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh, just off a major trade mission to the UK, sees that effort as setting the stage for a later free trade deal with Great Britain. …
USDA Amends California Grape Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the California Grape Marketing Order. USDA is reducing membership of the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee from 12 to 10. The amendment …
Global Appetite for Pork
Increasing the global taste for pork. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. There’s a global appetite for U.S. pork, so National Pork Board uses Pork Checkoff funds to advance international …
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
As of June 29, the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already provided more than $4 billion to farmers. ERP payments support producers who …
Survey Says Shoppers Want Clearer Meat Labels
The National Chicken Council (NCC) released findings from a recent national survey of Americans regarding consumer attitudes about chicken and plant-based ‘chicken’ alternatives. Survey participants included individuals who consume meat …
Federal Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the application timeline for low interest loans to support water infrastructure projects. Beginning September 6, letters of interest (LOI) may be submitted …
Forcing Compliance on Trade Policies
Making Canada Stick to Dairy Trade Policies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Last month, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office initiated the second U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement dispute regarding Canadian …
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced a new bioproduct pilot program aimed at lowering carbon footprints and increasing the use of renewable agricultural materials. The announcement was made during a …
Bill Would Ban US Foes From Owning Farmland
Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran would be banned from owning U.S. agricultural land under legislation just advanced by a House panel. It was the second try for House appropriators …
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
A bill to help keep kids fed moves forward. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The House and Senate each passed the Keep Kids Fed Act this month, …
VofV: The Yield Lab and the Exponential Growth Potential of Latin America
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 …
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
Priorities for agriculture and the climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The House Agriculture Committee recently discussed The Role of Climate Research in Agricultural Resiliency.” Ranking Member, …
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
At the recent Annual Meeting for the Western Agricultural Processors Association, partner with the Law Offices of Con, Soares, & Conway, Louie Brown provided insight on some of the agricultural …
Mixed Results for Ongoing Roundup Litigation
Multiple court decisions have been issued over the past two weeks as part of the ongoing Roundup litigation. A jury in Oregon awarded Bayer AG its fourth-consecutive victory related to …