…to weather a combination of challenges outside of their control,” Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “In total, the Farm Service Agency is providing…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…greater proportion of their budgets on food than those in higher-income countries, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). As incomes rise with economic development and urbanization, the share of…
Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment Fails
…the resources needed to be able to deal with issues related to those crops or those commodities. These programs are voluntarily created by producers for producers, and they receive no…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…“The Almond Achievement Award is to recognize an industry member who has added value through long-term service for the betterment of the California almond industry,” said Hillman. “Recipients are individuals…
USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch
…the path to better nutrition and wellness.” CEP is a simplified meal service option that allows schools to provide meals at no cost to all students without requiring families to…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…co-organized through a partnership between the French non-profit association GOFAR, Western Growers, and the VINE/University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Beginning next year, all verified growers will be able…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…water conservation practices within formal demand management or system conservation programs. They also displayed a general aversion to water transfers as a solution to water shortages, except for temporary transfers…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). President of the California Citrus Quality Council (CCQC), Jim Cranney said the assessment is for fresh oranges and tangerines, which would…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…program outreach and technical assistance to address five NRCS priority areas: local natural resource issues, conservation career opportunities, climate-smart conservation adoption, small-scale and urban agriculture conservation, and conservation leadership development….
Majority of U.S. Apples Used in Juices
…peanut butter, or cheese or made into sauce or cider. However, new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows a majority of apples are used in juices. In 2021,…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…Education (RME) partnerships. These partnerships are aimed at collaborating with organizations such as nonprofits and land grant universities to create educational resources and training programs for producers, focusing on risk…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is finalizing amendments to its import regulations for horses. These amendments will better align our regulations…
Few US Adults Rate Their Diet Good or Excellent
How good is your diet? Few of us would say it’s excellent. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) show Americans…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…Initiative (USDA/WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2023) — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service is awarding more than $1 billion in competitive grants to plant…