…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…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
…cost of labor to go even higher. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
U. S. Needs More Veterinarians
…to the services they provide, 3.7 million livestock jobs are at stake, according to the report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. U. S. Needs More…
Week in Review: Initial Water Allocation & DPR Seeks Input on Mill Alternatives
…on potential mill assessment alternatives for the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Deadline to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage Has Been Extended
…to enroll in the coverage program. “Early projections indicate DMC payments are likely to trigger for the first eight months in 2023,” said Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux….
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Signed by agency…