…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
…USDA Food and Nutrition Service administrator Cindy Long says, “Our hope is that all states will adopt the program, ensuring that all children have access to the healthy food they…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
…include ……. Read the full report from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. Farm Sector Income & Finances: Farm Sector Income Forecast, September 1, 2022. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug
…Halvorson 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…
Week in Review: Federals See Drought Impacts in Person & Harvester Sanitation Considerations
…coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for effective deployment of drought response funding. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…in crop year 2023. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
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…
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
…will bring government leaders, academics, and activists together to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases in the U.S. by 2030. The White House will also announce a national strategy at…
Maintaining A Teaching Philosophy in Agricultural Education
Agriculture teachers are expected to develop a personal “teaching philosophy” that guides their style and behavior as a teacher. Becca Duran, an agriculture teacher in Fort Bragg, California, bases her…
Interest Expense Ratio for Agriculture Stays Even with 20-year Average
Image by Alexander Gresbek from Pixabay USDA’s Economic Research Service reports the interest expense ratio of farms was 0.04 in 2020, remaining in line with the long-term trend and initial…
Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program
…2022. You can find more information at Corteva.com. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…