The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has endorsed three pieces of legislation that would support the groups 2023 Farm Bill priorities. SCFBA is comprised of more than 200 individual…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…cranberries are being lowered. The action follows the lowering of tariffs on almonds, walnuts, and other U.S. agricultural products which took effect last week. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA and…
Few US Adults Rate Their Diet Good or Excellent
How good is your diet? Few of us would say it’s excellent. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) show Americans…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…Initiative (USDA/WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023) — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…worked quite well, supplies our manufacturers with the sugar they need, and the food processors with the sugar they need at a fair price that doesn’t undermine American farmers.” With…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
…to continue advancing the industry,” said 2022-2023 NASDA President Director Miyamoto. NASDA is specifically seeking the development of agricultural literacy resources from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Those resources…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…top 10 semi-finalist teams will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders and venture capital representatives from USDA’s Rural Business Investment Program. Funding is provided by sponsors Farm Credit, Bayer, John Deere, Farm Bureau…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…water, and ensuring water quality. The grant funds will be dispersed throughout California, benefiting various regions, including Merced County. The Merced Irrigation-Urban Groundwater Sustainability Agency is set to receive $3.4…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers comments from a group against farm worker wage increases, California releasing its Racial…
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…$43.35 billion for 2023, based on new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). This would be an increase of $0.78 billion, or 1.8 percent, over the 2022 level of…
NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12
…(NPPC) President Scott Hays says it’s an individual choice, and one his family farm turned down. Scott Hays President, National Pork Producers Council “If you think about it from a…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. World Food Prices Lower in August FAO Food Price Index drops in August, reversing…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…The program administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency will provide support for dairy operations that suffered certain losses in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 calendar years. MLP assistance is available…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the specialty crop industry wanting market support and mechanization as farm bill priorities,…