An extension in the WIC program for baby formula. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by tung256 from Pixabay The USDA is extending a key funding flexibility…
World Food Prices Continue Falling as Supply Levels Rise
…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,…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…further assistance through the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Program. The program was launched in March of 2022 and helps connects industry members to a network of resources…
USDA Program Feeds Children During Summer Months
…USDA Food and Nutrition Service administrator Cindy Long says, “Our hope is that all states will adopt the program, ensuring that all children have access to the healthy food they…
New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug
…up in Iowa.” The book is now available for purchase. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug Sabrina…
Week in Review: Federals See Drought Impacts in Person & Harvester Sanitation Considerations
…for harvester sanitation approaches. A total of 50 projects in California are being funded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…program provides a risk management safety net for all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy, but on a smaller scale. The updates to both programs take effect…
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…
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….
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program will enable continued efforts to improve pollinator habitat and forage within agriculture. Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC) Josette…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
…down, a new grant that will support producers in helping increase pollinator health and the winter flooding program opportunities for rice growers. Tune in to the show for these news…
White House Announces Hunger Conference for September
The next White House hunger, nutrition, and health conference is coming up this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. White House. Official residence and principal workplace of…
Maintaining A Teaching Philosophy in Agricultural Education
…teacher to students, students to ag teacher, ag teacher to program, program to ag teacher. It’s all important.” This adherence to integrity guides the teaching style of Duran as she…
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 /…