…some form of wildfire insurance. The House Agriculture Committee has approved an $8.5 billion disaster assistance bill that will expand aid offered to producers. The Federal Trade Commission is going…
Committee Hearings Shine a Light on Issues Within the Food Supply Chain
Two Congressional committee hearings were held recently to examine areas of the food supply chain that need improvements. The House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…the fiscal year 2022 grant cycle. The revised performance measures will apply to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), the Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program, the Acer…
Herb Varieties to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. The best herb varieties to grow for your herbivore pets and companions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Herb Garden…
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Continue Upward Momentum
…percent to $2.2 billion. As the impact of COVID-19 on the food supply chain subsides, it presents an opportunity for continued growth for the organic sector. “We’re seeing restaurants and…
Regulatory Pressure on California Production Has A Global Impact
Regulatory pressures on California agriculture can have a global impact on consumers. North American Regional Head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness for RaboBank, Roland Fumasi explained that the agriculture industry…
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
…foods should only be rare treats. And some pets will only prefer them cooked. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets…
Pretty Plants that Repel Biting Bugs in Your Garden
…Thyme, Garlic, and Cat Nip are also great for the garden and act as a natural pest repellant. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Pretty Plants…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…to maintain crop insurance coverage over the next two years. The bill also authorizes funding to support streamlining the application process for the program. “Our disaster assistance programs will need…
More Than $7M Invested to Support Ag Research and Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing funding support to help advance agricultural research and workforce development. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture recently announced it will be…
Keep Plants Hydrated this Summer and Saving Some Money
…bill by choosing a reliable irrigation system, such as sprinklers and tubes. Or, by choosing drought-tolerant plants. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Keep Plants Hydrated…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…several factors contributed to the significant increase. “Most notably the Food Safety Modernization Act, a number of labor-related policies such as the Affordable Care Act, overtime laws, different reporting requirements…then…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…instances, the cover crops will remain subject to the reduced payments for prevented planting. “We work diligently to ensure the Federal crop insurance program helps producers effectively manage risk on…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
…goes a long way towards keeping these problems at bay in the first place. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Pests and Diseases that can Wreak…