USDA is awarding more than $35 million in grants to 15 independent meat processors in 12 states to increase processing capacity, spur competition to expand market opportunities for U.S. farmers …
Updated Guidelines for Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated guidelines to improve how companies support claims about how animals are raised and the environmental impact of meat and poultry products. …
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced new funding for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for 2025. The program helps landowners protect and …
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant strides through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with more than 2.2 million acres being accepted from farmers and landowners this year. …
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is asking for public feedback on how to implement the SUSTAINS Act, which lets the agency accept private donations for its conservation programs. The …
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is giving nearly $4.1 million to help small-scale, underserved, and organic farmers learn about managing risks and using climate-smart practices. This funding, through the …
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $22 million to help livestock producers expand conservation efforts. A total of 29 projects across 36 states are receiving support through USDA’s …
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 …
On Farm Conservation Efforts to Be Measured by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to better understand on-farm conservation practices. The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will survey farmers across the U.S. from August 2024 …
USDA Investment in Conservation Projects
A new investment in conservation projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) …
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $4.5 million in funding to create three new Nutrition Hubs in communities across the U.S., focusing on improving food and nutrition security …
USDA Seeks Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for its Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. USDA is looking to fill up to 25 vacancies starting in 2024. This …
USDA Summer Food Program Grants
The USDA has a new program to help feed kids during the summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This summer is the inauguration of a new program …
USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants
A record-breaking investment in getting farm fresh products to schools. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School …