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…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…the most common material sent to landfills, comprising 24.1% of municipal solid waste in the United States, according to the EPA. You can head to this story on our website…
Census of Agriculture Report to Be Released February 13
…time and effort to complete the survey. He emphasized the real impact the census data will have on producers, their farming operations, and communities nationwide. The data, essential for informed…
Almond Update: Global Demand to Be Highlighted at The Almond Conference
…Global Demand for California Almonds session will be taking place at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 7. More information about TAC is available at Almonds.com/Conference. Listen to the segment below….
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
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AgNet Weekly: Senator Kevin Cramer on WOTUS and the Farm Bill
Last month, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on Examining the Implications of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency for Clean Water Act Protections of Wetlands…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…that have been announced and just a few examples include Michigan State University, which is using it to increase competitive competitiveness and sustainability of the US blueberry industry by developing…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
It’s a fundraising effort for future ag leaders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tractor Supply Company kicked off the second annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fundraising drive….
Federal Urban Agriculture Committee to Meet this Month
You’re invited to the federal urban agriculture committee meeting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Members of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee will meet this…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…local FSA county offices. This relief initiative is a crucial step in supporting farmers facing financial setbacks due to unforeseen natural disasters, emphasizing the government’s commitment to the agricultural community’s…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
…of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, who said though Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana has not served on the Agriculture Committee, he has a strong voting record when it comes to…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
…a panel discussion with four different companies that work in the irrigation space. “We’re going to cover things like how to choose a system. Should it be wireless? Should it…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…that are partnering with others to provide technical assistance and support for transitioning and existing organic farmers. USDA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt says the program offers several benefits for growers….
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2
Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? This agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes, however, some industry leaders say…