…partners live up to their obligations so that U.S. agriculture has full and fair access to key export markets,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. The announcement…
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
…who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley….
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…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show highlights producers falling short of optimizing livestock waste as fertilizer, NPPC president on Proposition…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…spotlight on start-up companies focused on advancing agricultural innovation by naming the top 10 teams in the 2024 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. “The future of American agriculture is bright…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
The Department of Water Resources has allocated $187 million across 32 groundwater subbasins as part of the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program. This significant funding infusion will bolster 103…
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
The cost of ag labor is expected to rise. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Total cash labor expenses for the U.S. agriculture sector are forecast to be…
NPPC President Not Willing to ‘Bet the Farm’ on Prop 12
…happen.” He says he’s hopeful House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn G.T. Thompson (R-PA) can follow through on his comments on using the 2023 Farm Bill to address the rule. “Even…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California walnut production expectations, Animal Ag Alliance’s college Aggies Scholarship program, and the…
World Food Prices Lower in August
World food prices were lower last month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Shutterstock Image The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged 121.4 points in…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
Milk loss assistance is being made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Announced today, assistance from the Milk Loss Program (MLP) can be applied for through October 16….