American agricultural groups are calling for preemptive action from the U.S. government to avoid potential trade challenges with Colombia. The U.S. dairy industry is worried about Colombia’s investigation into U.S. …
Beneficial Ownership Information: Registration Due January 1, 2025
Many farms and ranches are going to be required to file Beneficial Ownership Information by the end of the year. The Corporate Transparency Act requires many small businesses, including farms …
Voices of the Valley: Cantaloupe 411 with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce
Did you know that California farmers produce nearly 75% of all cantaloupes grown in the US? That makes for a total of $300 million in nationwide market sales. In this …
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of $400 million to help support at least 18 irrigation districts in the West. Districts across various states, including Idaho, …
Labeling Lab-Grown Meat
Ag leaders and various advocacy groups around the nation continue to take on the topic of lab-grown meat. Speaking at the Nebraska Governor’s Ag and Economic Summit, executive director of …
Ag Trade Mission to Colombia Kicks Off Next Week
Next week a group of American agribusinesses and organizations are heading to Colombia for an agricultural trade mission. In 2023, U.S. agricultural exports to Colombia hit a record $3.7 billion, …
Impacts of Hurricane Debby on Agriculture
The impacts of Hurricane Debby on agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How have crops and livestock been affected so far by what was Hurricane Debby, and …
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has introduced changes to the state’s FAIR Plan, which serves as a fallback for those struggling to get insurance. This update is part of a …
Additional RAPP Funding Available to Support Ag Exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional funding to help diversify export markets for U.S. agricultural products. An additional $300 million in funding is going to be made …
Panel Warns House Agriculture Committee of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farm Economy
A House Agriculture Committee panel, including farmers, a lender, an input supplier, and an Extension economist, highlighted severe challenges facing the agricultural supply chain. Panel members pointed to falling crop …
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is granting $2.6 million for eight projects intended to further sustainable pest management efforts. A total of $1.72 million in research grants will …
CBO Says House Farm Bill Cost Will Raise Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an official cost estimate of the House Ag Committee’s farm bill and said it’s $33 billion over budget and fails to pay for a …
Profit Downturn for Global Ag Traders
Lower profits for global ag traders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Global bumper harvests, a downturn in crop markets, and slowing demand for farm equipment are shrinking …
Ag Groups Urge EPA to Amend Endangered Species Act Processes
A coalition of more than 300 agricultural organizations is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amend the processes for pesticides under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter sent to …