…average of more than $45 a pound today. Demand now significantly exceeds supply. Global climate change, combined with dramatically increased interest in organic waste reduction and a desire to create…
USDA Proposal to Strengthen Horse Protection Act
A proposed rule to strengthen horse protection. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Flat-shod horse performing the running walk By DanDee Shots – Milton Horse Show 0206, CC…
Comment Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Handling of ToBRFV
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is still accepting feedback on how the agency should address Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected petitions that sought stricter regulations for confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Environmental groups had initially sent the CAFO petitions back in 2017…
FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control
…it is a serious national security and food security concern,” said Senator Braun in an earlier news release. “I signed on to the FARM Act to protect American Agriculture from…
Ag Lenders Donate to Hawaii Relief Efforts
The ag lending industry is sending help to Hawaii. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Click to Donate to the Maui Food Bank Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit,…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Cramer on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Ag Land
How much of our U.S. ag land should belong to our adversaries? About three percent of agricultural land in the United States is owned by foreign entities. But U.S. Senator…
Week in Review: Deadline Approaches for FARMER Program & Concerns with EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The California Air Resources Board is accepting applications for the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-17-23
…UC SAREP, Gen Z’s relationship with Food and weather problems around the US. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Study Shows Gen Z’s Relationship with Food is Complicated
Gen Z is called the foodie generation, but recent research shows a darker side to their relationship with food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Becca…
Income Spent on Food Increases
…and other retailers in 2022 and 5.64 percent on food at restaurants, fast-food establishments, schools, and other places offering food away from home. In 2022, the share spent on total…
Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management
…now freely available to farmers, engineers, environmental consultants and others interested in designing on-farm systems to remove phosphorus from field runoff or subsurface drainage. Available on the Internet, the modules…
Week in Review: New Tomato Cost Study Available & New Canadian Import Requirements for Lettuce
…season. EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that the Clean Air Act highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Blue Diamond Growers is expanding…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…In the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to…
