…reports that altogether, 1,840 acres of strawberries are looking at catastrophic damage. Losses are approaching $200 million in crop, property, and equipment damages. Farmers are being asked to report damage…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on December 30. “The new rule is vague and creates uncertainty for America’s farmers, even if they’re miles from the nearest navigable water,” said American Farm…
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…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She…
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
…National FFA Organization and U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA). “Supporting the future of agriculture is a mission that has always been important to Culver’s,” said Alison Demmer, Culver’s…
Professional Athletes Buying Farmland
…the NBA, and Khris Middleton of the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. The group is buying the land and will lease it to farmers who will work it and give…
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…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…fullest extent possible. We also ask you to prioritize and expedite water storage projects that would help us better prepare for future storm events,” the letter states. “We urge your…
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
…account supervisor, Ford. Credit: AFBF Photo, Michael LoBiondo The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recognized the winners of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet, and Excellence in…
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
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says more uncertainty is ahead when it comes to the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The new rule…
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
…The contest celebrates farm dogs that work alongside farmers and ranchers as they sustainably produce nutritious food for families and their pets across America. Rounding up livestock and chasing off…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…or didn’t plant, of any crop, in a drought like this. Fortunately, most farmers will have some sort of crop insurance to be able to bridge a year like this….