…important if we’re going to maintain a federal order program, which we think is very beneficial to producers, that USDA has the ability to manage that program in a credible…
AFBF Says Court ESA Ruling ‘Sends a Message’
…of the gray wolf. Read the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling here. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. AFBF Says Court ESA Ruling ‘Sends a Message’ Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Report: Gen Z Prefers Quick Service Restaurants
…Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Report: Gen Z Prefers Quick Service Restaurants Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster,…
Almond Update: Keeping Almonds the Most Popular Nut in Food Products
…and technical resources, along with nutrition and sustainability research information. Participating in these types of events and exhibitions helps to keep almonds visible in the food industry. “Sharing samples for…
USDA Expands SNAP Online Shopping, Adds New Retailers
More online shopping is available for SNAP participants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to expand opportunities for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,…
Farm Workforce Modernization Act: ‘No One Can Afford to Wait Any Longer’
…is placed further at risk.” The legislation would implement reforms to the H-2A program to make it more functional for farmers and ranchers. “That is why I introduced the Farm…
Cotton Acreage in California Increases 17 Percent for 2022
…mapped numbers have been announced through CDFAs Pink Bollworm Program. Figures indicate that growers have planted a total of 131,037 acres statewide, representing a 17 percent increase. Pima acreage increased…
RIPE Awarded $80 Million for Pilot Conservation Program
…million for a pilot program by USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. RIPE is a producer-led organization advancing RIPE 100. It’s a conservation program that would pay producers $100 per…
TRUCKS Act Gains Support
…safety program Entry-Level Driver Training requirements that were passed in 2012. The training classes range from $450 to $8,500 and can take up to 20 days to complete. Senator Rounds…
Country Music Star Supporting Farmers
…said. Continuing the short video education vignette, Bryan will share how the pork producer continues to bring a safe, nutritious product to the consumer. “You know, all the industry programs…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected nearly two dozen projects that will impact California under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. A total of $2.8 billion is being…
Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy
…to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Week in Review: Railroad Strike Averted for Now & Little Surprise in Latest Citrus Acreage Report
…of Food and Agriculture, showing bearing acreage as 255,528 acres. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation, the Pollinator Habitat Program is designed to increase pollinator habitat on…
Cotton Program in USDA Partnership
…Land of Ours program here. Cotton Program in USDA Partnership Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes…