Additional dairy assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being made available to producers. The support will be offered through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and …
Comment Sought for Proposed Changes to Animal Disease Traceability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking to update animal disease traceability regulations. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be accepting public comment on the proposed …
Eggs Double in Price During 2022
Eggs are more expensive than they were in 2021. Marketplace says the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the price of a dozen Grade A eggs jumped from $1.82 in 2021 …
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
An ongoing dairy dispute between the U.S. and Canada is being acted on by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai. Another dispute settlement consultation is being requested under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada …
U. S. Needs More Veterinarians
There’s a shortage of veterinarians in the United States. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new report commissioned by Farm Journal Foundation found that there is a shortfall of veterinarians to …
Deadline to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage Has Been Extended
The enrollment period for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) programs has been extended. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the new deadline to …
Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products
A proposed change to WIC could mean less dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) …
American Lamb Board Sustainability Report
The American Lamb Board is taking a closer look at sustainability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Lamb Board (ALB) working with the American sheep industry has …
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
(AFBF/WASHINGTON, November 16, 2022) — Spending time with family and friends at Thanksgiving remains important for many Americans and this year the cost of the meal is also top of …
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 …
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
The enrollment period for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is now open for dairy producers. The safety net program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides support for …
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
As Congress continues working on the 2023 Farm Bill, the California dairy industry has several priorities for lawmakers to consider. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk …
Tech Features at World Dairy Expo
Bringing tech to the spotlight in the dairy industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The 2022 World Dairy Expo is underway this week in Madison, Wisconsin. It …
Federal Order Proves Valuable for California Dairy Farmers
California dairy farmers have been operating under a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) as of November 1, 2018. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk Producers Council, …