…some of our favorite holiday dishes. The USDA is reminding everyone to thank a farmer at this time of year, and take a look at where all that food on…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…18-31, before most grocery store chains began featuring whole frozen turkeys at sharply lower prices. According to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service data, the average per-pound feature price for whole frozen…
Agronomic Minute: Prepping Almond Orchards for Winter
…said Gemperle. “So, that’s what we’ve been doing for the last month.” Christine and her brother Erich farm 135 acres of almonds in the Turlock and Gustine areas of the…
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
The USDA is investing funds for healthier school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched a…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has published its second annual report. It details the results for the 2021-22 period, from August 1st, 2021-July 31st, 2022. The farm-level, science-based sustainability program…
SNAP Participation Varied Across States from 2019 to 2021
…USDA’s Economic Research Service Wednesday reported the 2021 figure is an increase of about 5.8 million per month compared with fiscal year 2019. SNAP participation increased nationwide during the COVID-19…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts of the election on the Farm Bill, project priorities for the…
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
…(USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey gathers feedback on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service…
Mississippi River Grain Shipments Down 78 Percent
Drought continues to cause a major slowdown in shipping. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Andy from Pixabay The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) says the…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA). The survey is available online at farmers.gov/survey, and producers…
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking information on equipment replacements under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Engine and equipment replacement has been made possible under EQIP through…
Ag Groups Ask Congress to Prevent Potential Railroad Strike
…congressional leadership saying action will be necessary if the parties fail to reach an agreement. “Resolution of the dispute before November 19 is necessary to ensure uninterrupted rail service,” the…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…new partnerships. The programs are intended to provide training support for the next generation of crop insurance agents, adjusters, and outreach educators for crop insurance opportunities. USDA’s Risk Management Agency…
Webinar Explaining Details of AB 2188 Being Hosted Tomorrow
Recently signed legislation has made changes to how employers can conduct various types of drug testing. The Farm Employers Labor Service (FELS) is hosting a free webinar titled “How Do…