…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,…
USDA Program Feeds Children During Summer Months
…here. USDA Program Feeds Children During Summer Months Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
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…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…that investments in the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry serve multiple purposes. Fostering a robust structure of support around the diverse industry benefits not only farmers but also American…
New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug
A new book from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture teaches children about the life of Norman Borlaug. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hero for the…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…them more accessible to farmers. The improvements include doubling the maximum insurable revenue under Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, now $17 million, more than tripling the size of farm operations eligible for…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ag advocates encouraging farmers to speak up during the DRP pesticide notification rule-making…
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…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…proposal. Cutulle explained that data obtained through the survey will help guide research efforts toward viable weed management technology that farmers are most interested in. The project also seeks to…
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….
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
…years. Millions of Americans are afflicted with food insecurity and diet-related diseases—including heart disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes—which are some of the leading causes of death and disability in…
Maintaining A Teaching Philosophy in Agricultural Education
…in some communities of the FFA organization. She hopes that teachers can be reminded of the reasons they are in the profession in the first place, and she plans to…
Interest Expense Ratio for Agriculture Stays Even with 20-year Average
…highest at 0.06 in 2000 and trended downward to a low of 0.03 multiple times from 2000 to 2020. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Corteva Announces 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program
Recognizing farmers and ranchers working for the climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Corteva Agriscience this week announced that applications are available for its 2022 Climate Positive…