A new program from the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) seeks to further incentivize conservation practices in agriculture. The Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program (CAPGP) provides financial support for the…
Vytelle Awarded for Global Sustainability
…the 2022 Sustainability Awards program. The Sustainability Awards honor those who have made sustainability an integral part of their business practice or overall mission. The global cattle industry is facing…
Using A Passion for Agriculture to Educate the Next Generation
…from the traditional role of a teacher in helping students learn a particular subject, teaching agriculture has the added role of impacting the lives of the students in the program….
USDA Extends WIC-Related Formula Flexibilities
An extension in the WIC program for baby formula. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by tung256 from Pixabay The USDA is extending a key funding flexibility…
World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise
…was weak. The NAFB contributed to this report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…through the Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant Program (MPIRG). Administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), the program has provided a total of $54.6 million in support. The latest…
USDA Program Feeds Children During Summer Months
States and territories issue $12.5 billion in USDA’s Summer Child Food Benefits program. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) partnered with 32 states…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…are identified as key priorities for the industry. Natural resources and issues of climate were also noted as core principles for SCFBA. The alliance suggests adjusting eligibility requirements for conservation…
New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug
…up in Iowa.” The book is now available for purchase. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug Sabrina…
Week in Review: Federals See Drought Impacts in Person & Harvester Sanitation Considerations
…for harvester sanitation approaches. A total of 50 projects in California are being funded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…program provides a risk management safety net for all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy, but on a smaller scale. The updates to both programs take effect…
Major School Nutrition Program Spending Declined During Pandemic
A decline in school nutrition program spending. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash USDA’s National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program…
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23
…trade disruptions, above-target inflation rates, and rising energy prices. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections for 2022-23 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program will enable continued efforts to improve pollinator habitat and forage within agriculture. Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC) Josette…