Thanks to several storm systems to begin the calendar year, California’s current snowpack is now on pace to match a historic record. One important program facing substantial budget cuts is…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
…through the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) have been announced, totaling $29 million in grant offers. Applications for the first two rounds of the new program were submitted from more…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…farmers and rural businesses is also highlighted in the proposal. The budget calls for the provision of $32 billion to support Child Nutrition Programs, as well as continuing to fully…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…feedstocks to foster economic development. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funded innovative new USDA programs like NIFA’s $9.5 million Bioproduct Pilot Program, which supports research into the benefits of using materials…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…submissions for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Applications are accepted year-round, but those seeking assistance are encouraged to apply for EQIP Priorities by…
Dairy Coalition Applauds Court Decision on “Gruyere”
…of where it’s produced. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Dairy Coalition Applauds Court Decision on “Gruyere” Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…incurred due to weather disasters and the associated disaster assistance programs meant to help mitigate their impacts. Previous articles include: 2020 Disaster Estimations Reveal at Least $3.6 Billion in Uncovered…
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
It’s ag safety awareness week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Agricultural Safety Awareness Week Program is this week, March 6-10. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…“flawed formula” used as a means for calculation. “The H-2A program is unaffordable, ineffective and out of date, and these program changes make it even more difficult for our members…
Prevent Cancer Through Healthy Foods
Ways you can prevent cancer through healthy foods. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. March is National Nutrition Month, and to kick things off, the Academy of Nutrition…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
…several programs vital to farmers have been substantially cut or zeroed out entirely in the governor’s budget. One program of particular importance is the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission…
Chicken Leads U.S. Per Person Availability of Meat
…This Land Of Ours program here. Chicken Leads U.S. Per Person Availability of Meat Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…new Rice Production Program. Rice farmers that endured losses in 2022 will be eligible for assistance. The application portal will not officially open for several weeks, but USDA is taking…
Almond Update: Bringing Industry Together for NOW Neighborhood Management
…program is to allow smaller growers to more successfully participate in mating disruption approaches. A pilot project of the NOW Neighborhood Management program was completed in cooperation with Blue Diamond…