The USDA is investing in urban agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Greenhouse-Urban Farming-Double Reach Rows USDA announced a series of investments that will increase market access…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…hardships in the organic dairy industry. This assistance will help keep organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions. Through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), $104 million…
Turkey Production Up, Prices Down
…USDA is outlook board chairman is Mark Jekanowski. He says Turkey producers are boosting production this year. “They will likely do it again next year with these higher supplies. Prices…
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
…the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of…
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
…facility improvements. Training opportunities, construction of new facilities or modernization of existing ones, and implementation of environmentally friendly equipment that aligns with USDA’s climate action goals are also eligible for…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
Consumers spent a record amount on food last year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a groundbreaking partnership with bipartisan attorneys general from 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…the farm labor workforce, a 19 percent increase since 2009. However, farms operated by women earn 40 percent less income compared to male-dominated farms. From the National Association of Farm…
USDA to Purchase 30 Million Pounds of Almonds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be purchasing more than 30 million pounds of almonds. Valued at $78 million, the purchase is intended to address child nutrition and support…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…the SWAT Act while touring the Crossroads Blueberry Farm in West Olive, Michigan. Farm owner Luke DeHaan talked about how the pest affects his business. “The stores have zero tolerance…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…National Association of Farm Broadcasting is also supporting the effort. NAFB president Joe Gill says AM radio is a vital resource for rural America. “It plays a very important role…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits…
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
…the Sites Project Authority. The North Delta Water Agency made a request for an extension last month. The extension comes on the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom signing a package…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-18-23
…addressing pests and disease, the importance of weed management in tough years, and USDA’s gathering of input on GHG measurement plans. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…