Prioritizing a discussion on food access. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) recently led eleven national agriculture, anti-hunger, nutrition, and medical groups…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
The National Association of Wheat Growers shared their priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. As lawmakers continue putting the next farm bill together, wheat growers will be advocating for these…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-06-22
…Commission of California estimating a smaller crop this year and the state’s investments in drought relief for small farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
USDA-Cost of a Home-Grilled Cheeseburger up from 2021
…percent, but the relatively small proportion it contributes to the total cost of a burger means it added just two cents to the total. The American Farm Bureau Federation recently…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
…offload foreign-made products and profit off West Coast ports must provide opportunities for American exports in return,” Congressman Garamendi said in a press release. “Our legislation would put American exports…
Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High
…have also dropped by 10%. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
New Biobased Product Program
…new revenue streams for farmers. The USDA says the $10 million investment is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to rebuild infrastructure and create good-paying jobs and economic opportunity…
United States Hog Inventory Down
…according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS surveyed roughly 4,700 operators across the nation during the…
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
…but only agreed to future talks. This story was contributed by the NAFB. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK Sabrina Halvorson…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Happy Independence Day America! Today’s show covers Prop 12’s rippling impacts on the animal ag industry,…
Global Appetite for Pork
Increasing the global taste for pork. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. There’s a global appetite for U.S. pork, so National Pork Board uses Pork Checkoff funds to advance international…
Several Reasons Pushing Summer Cookout Costs Higher
…the cascading effects from that.” Cryan says the increased costs for consumers is not a windfall for farmers and ranchers. “Farmers and ranchers in the U.S. are facing rising input…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
…national disasters. Farmers are encouraged to consult with their local USDA Service Center to check on program eligibility and confirm that all necessary information is on file with FSA. About…
Survey Says Shoppers Want Clearer Meat Labels
The National Chicken Council (NCC) released findings from a recent national survey of Americans regarding consumer attitudes about chicken and plant-based ‘chicken’ alternatives. Survey participants included individuals who consume meat…