…closure of the application window. Payment rates will be determined by average actual production history, county yield and the amount of certified rice acres determined by the number of planted…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…Old Navy, Gap, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., and J.Crew. With increased scrutiny on sustainability, the program provides access to more sustainably grown cotton for brands and retailers, and science-based, data-led assurances that…
California Pistachios Have Economic Impact of More Than $6.4 Billion
A recent study shows that California pistachios have an economic impact on the state of more than $6.4 billion. The 2022 study was commissioned by American Pistachio Growers and conducted…
Strengthening Dog Import Standards
Veterinarians are helping to reignite the push to strengthen dog import standards. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Veterinary Association-supported Healthy Dog Importation Act would help…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
The House Agriculture Committee held its first hearing of the new congressional year, titled “Uncertainty, Inflation, Regulations: Challenges for American Agriculture”. Opening statements from the committee leaders were partisan and…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…release. “WaterSMART investments are being directed where they can have the most impact, and the new Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action lays the foundation for helping…
Agronomic Minute: Taking an Integrated Crop Health Approach
…program is a comprehensive methodology for addressing a variety of issues. “ProNutiva combines powerful conventional products with our sustainable biosolutions from our natural plant-protection portfolio in order to create an…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. The program has been designed to help bring GSAs into early compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The Madera County GSA was…
Disappointment in FDA’s Proposal for Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
Dairy industry groups have expressed concern about the latest proposal for labeling plant-based milk alternatives. A draft guidance was recently issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The…
Consumers Expect to Pay More for Groceries
…a 15 percent increase in grocery spending this year. Meanwhile, 56 percent of consumers plan to spend more on groceries this year, while nine percent plan to spend less. Consumers…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…farmers continue to meet the growing needs of America’s families, and the farm bill helps make that possible,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “We look forward to…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…Ag Expo. Several members of the House Ag Committee joined Speaker Kevin McCarthy to address the challenges facing American producers. Water availability and management were focal points brought up by…
Chef Martin Yan New Pistachio Ambassador
A big-name chef is now the face of a popular tree nut. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. World-renowned Chef Martin Yan is joining forces with American Pistachio…
Census of Agriculture Accepted by USDA Through Spring
…want all producers to use their voices to help shape the future of American agriculture.” NASS will continue to follow up with producers through the spring with mailings, phone calls,…