As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) efforts to support agricultural exports plans for ag trade missions in 2024 are being set. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also announced…
National Christmas Tree Now on Display
…National Christmas Tree Lighting! This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF), will feature musical performances and the official lighting of…
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
A case of a price-fixing conspiracy from over a decade ago is finally decided. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay An Illinois jury…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…harming U.S. farmers are allowed to continue. Our dairy farmers in Upstate New York and the North Country work hard to provide delicious and nutritious products for our communities and…
Table Grape Industry Raises Concern Over Chilean Proposal
The California Table Grape Commission supports a decision from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to temporarily halt regulatory work on Chile’s proposed table grape systems approach. Commission President, Kathleen…
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
…A completed application must be submitted by January 31, 2024. Scholarships are for one year, and previous recipients may not apply. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to…
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
…hundreds of family-owned farms during prolonged dry spells. The decision to update and raise the target underscores the farmers’ genuine commitment to a sustainable water future for the San Joaquin…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…Senator Crapo said in a press release. “Improving the USDA’s Specialty Crop Report will arm producers and trade negotiators with detailed and up-to-date information, helping break down longstanding trade barriers,…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has initiated the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey by mailing survey codes to selected irrigators nationwide, encouraging online responses to compile a…
New Proposed California Anti-Ag Measure Could Have National Implications
…the county. That would affect dairies that would affect poultry operations,” said Director of Political Affairs with the California Farm Bureau, Steven Fenaroli, who explained those are two of the…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…initiatives that promote agricultural education and leadership, including the chance to interact with experienced professionals. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
…approved a short-term extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, securing a crucial 87-11 vote. The Sites Project Authority has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact Report and given the go-ahead…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…USTR, USDA, and Congress, aimed to secure the full use and value of USMCA’s dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for American producers. Krysta Harden, President and CEO of USDEC, emphasizes…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 11-24-23
…USDA researchers confirm six unique strains of African swine fever virus. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…