…component of the LandFlex program, and how grassroots concerns make their way to national policies. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Community Food Project Investment
Making an investment in community food projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
Fighting Hunger during the holidays. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National partners of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, are supporting neighbors in need during…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…Group (ATWG). The ATWG includes organizations such as the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, American Farm Bureau Federation, and National Milk Producers Federation. In a letter addressed to Congressional leadership,…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…payment – to transition from a fairly water-intensive crop to a lesser water-intensive crop.” Transition payments can range from $250 to $2,800 per acre depending on current land uses. Farmers…
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
The American Farm Bureau Federation encourages rural residents to verify the accuracy of the FCC’s National Broadband Map. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Federal Communications Commission…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…“FAS works hard every day to expand international markets for U.S. farm and food products, to break down trade barriers, and to assist America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers with the…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…climate change — which was the focus of the annual Farm Aid festival — as well as organizations that support family farmers, advance racial equity and social justice, and build…
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,…
Almond Update: Great Experience and Attendance at TAC 2022
…maybe went to a session and wanted to reference some of those slides we will have those posted to our Almonds.com/conference page in the very near future,” Bailey noted. Even…
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
…America.” USDA staff and regional experts will provide in-depth market briefings while in the country. The agency will also arrange targeted business meetings with potential customers from Panama, a bilateral…