A legal challenge to the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule has been filed by a coalition of agricultural and other business organizations. The WOTUS lawsuit has been…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
It’s now easier to apply for an 1890 National Scholars Program. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week unveiled a new e-application…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
…areas of California, impacting chill conditions for agricultural production. Foggy conditions affect chill accumulation by shrouding trees from direct sunlight. Trees will not intercept as much solar radiation through a…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…the administrative services industry, which includes office administration, facilities support, business support services, security services, conventions and trade shows, and waste management and treatment. Other rural industries that grew over…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
Exploring trade opportunities with Vietnam. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. La Pán Tẩn Agriculture Photo by Văn Ngọc Tăng on Unsplash National Association of State Departments of…
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
…These beneficiaries include groups making a difference with agriculture efforts in Culver’s local communities as well as national organizations working to advance the industry on a broader scale, like the…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…available from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). In many cases, updates to the programs include enhanced benefits. “This set of updates to our disaster assistance programs reflects FSA’s commitment…
Professional Athletes Buying Farmland
…National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
…the American Farm Bureau Federation that addresses the right to repair equipment. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Grocery Merger Raises Red Flags for Produce Groups
…threaten national security,” the letter states. “if this deal is granted approval by the FTC, suppliers of fresh produce will be harmed by shrinking competition among retailer buyers since the…
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
…farmers and ranchers who don’t derive the majority of their income from an agricultural operation, but who actively contribute and grow through their involvement in agriculture, leadership ability, and participation…
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a PLANTERS® Brand Peanutter?
…What It Takes to Be a PLANTERS® Brand Peanutter? Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
AFBF: More Uncertainty for WOTUS
…program here. AFBF: More Uncertainty for WOTUS Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
…approach to emergency assistance, by lowering input costs through investments in domestic fertilizer production, and by promoting competition in agricultural markets.” The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is one of the…