…providing support and outreach to the agricultural community. The overall goal of LandFlex is to accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Easing pressure on groundwater will help…
Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
…consistency and adherence to the terms and conditions of the USMCA. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban Sabrina Halvorson National…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
…released the National Broadband Map in November. Emily Buckman, American Farm Bureau Federation Government Affairs Director, says the new map displays specific location-level information regarding broadband services availability. “Which is…
Week in Review: More Than Double Average Snowpack & Adapting to Production Challenges
…$73 billion to California’s economy last year, including the contributions of wineries, vineyards, and other allied businesses. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
More than 60 agricultural groups are receiving funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help expand export markets. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is awarding $202.7 million to…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, National Potato Council, and International Fresh Produce Association joined Senator Bennet for the announcement. The legislation specifically seeks to provide H-2A visas for year-round jobs,…
Alltech ONE Conference Embarks on a World Tour in 2023
…international events. The events will invite collaboration on the greatest challenges facing the agri-food industry. Instead of welcoming the world to Alltech’s home in Lexington, Kentucky, as it has for…
FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding
…representing farmers, agribusinesses, manufacturers, the food and innovation sector, state governments, sportsmen, and environmental advocates. FACA Congratulates Recipients of USDA Funding Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
USDA Accepting Applications for Panama Agribusiness Trade Mission
The USDA is accepting applications for a trade mission to Panama. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is accepting applications from U.S. exporters…
Experience and Education Critical for Adapting to Agricultural Challenges
During the recent Organic Grower Summit (OGS), several industry members participated in a panel discussion focused on agricultural challenges. Some of the topics covered during the session included regulations, consumer…
Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Receive Additional $325 Million Investment
…of these market opportunities.” Several agricultural groups also expressed support for the announcement, as being integral to furthering climate-smart farming practices. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects cover various practices…
NSP Announces Winners in its Sorghum Yield Contest
Announcing the winners in a sorghum industry contest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Sorghum Producers announced the winners of the 2022 Sorghum Yield Contest. This year’s…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
…years. During that same time, the national impact grew by 47 percent. Wine Institute President and CEO Robert P. Koch highlighted the Craft Beverage Modernization Act as helping to foster…