…recently named 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…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…USDA’s broader efforts to enhance nutrition and diet-related health outcomes by offering personalized nutrition guidance and fostering research and education opportunities. This initiative is part of USDA’s broader effort, highlighted…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for its Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. USDA is looking to fill up to 25 vacancies starting in 2024. This…
USDA Summer Food Program Grants
The USDA has a new program to help feed kids during the summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by NewAfrica/DepositPhotos image This summer is the inauguration…
Judge Halts Enforcement of Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation
…requirement rather, to record data and submit it in is on pause,” said Dusty Ference, Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) Executive Director. “Our next step is a hearing for a…
USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants
A record-breaking investment in getting farm fresh products to schools. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Wavebreakmedia/DepositPhotos image The USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million…
Agricultural Land Values Still High
…quality soils, poorly drained farms are probably off 5 to 10 percent in the last 12 months.” According to Farmers National Company, with farm operators being the largest segment of…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
Image by kristo74/DepositPhotos image The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) continues making improvements for specialty crops. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger says recent crop insurance changes give specialty crops some of…
Lawmakers Want Action Following Chevron Deference Ruling
…limits the power of these agencies, which many lawmakers view as a necessary step to curb overreach. The committees overseeing various agencies, including the USDA, U.S. Forest Service, EPA, and…
Week in Review: Efforts to Overcome INSV & Increasing Interest in Biologicals
…action plans and brief crews about emergency response to wildfire smoke. USDA has proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders after a comprehensive 49-day hearing held in Indiana. The…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
…The IR-4 Project has helped secure over 23,000 pest product registrations on food crops. IR-4 has worked with growers, registrants, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to facilitate the advancement…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…Committee chair Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA) pointed out the environmental stewardship of farmers. “American farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists. No one cares more for the environment than those…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
…(From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters) Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…local crop production and threatened economic stability. COURTESY: USDA/APHIS “It was a very frightening situation and still is,” Secretary Ross said, “It was all hands on deck: county, state, and…