While trade is a major part of the success of American agriculture, former long-time Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson speaking at the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference said …
Trade Mission Focuses on Opportunities in Japan
An upcoming trade mission looks to expand opportunities in Japan. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In just a few days, dozens of agriculture professionals and state ag …
VofV: Asking the Right Questions with Josh Ruiz, Senior Director of Ag Technology and Innovation
Josh Ruiz, Senior Director of Ag Technology and Innovation at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, shares how he views challenges and opportunities in his role to be an actor of change …
Making Strides in Funding Water Infrastructure Improvements
The process of funding improvements to California’s water infrastructure is showing incremental advancement. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said the administrative process can be a …
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
As U.S. lawmakers consider ways to prevent Mexico’s seasonal produce from flooding U.S. markets, Mexican trade officials are watching. Former Chief Trade Negotiator for Mexico and current partner at AGON, …
Producers Still Have an Opportunity to Apply for USDA Revenue Loss Programs
An extension has been announced for the application window for revenue loss programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Producers will now have until July 14 to apply for …
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
Sustainable pest management grants have been awarded by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). The grant awards are intended to further efforts as part of the Sustainable Pest Management …
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
A total of $8 million is being invested as a means of bolstering carbon monitoring efforts on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Four partner organizations will be …
EPA to Recommend Delaying Electric Vehicles Biofuel Program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends a delay in an electric vehicle program. That’s coming up on this land of ours. The Environmental Protection Agency will recommend delaying a program …
Supreme Court Limits WOTUS Authority
The broad authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its administration of the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been curbed. A decision issued by the U.S. Supreme …
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently looking for industry input on proposed changes to prevented planting insurance coverage. A Request for Information was recently published seeking feedback on …
USDA to Bring Jobs to Rural Partners Network
The USDA is working to bring more jobs to rural communities. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture this week announced an effort to help …
Colorado River Agreement: ‘Important Step Forward’
California, Nevada, and Arizona have reached an agreement on how to address concerns with the Colorado River. The Lower Basin Plan was accepted after nearly a year of negotiation and …
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
Help for organic dairy producers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing …