The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is forecasting a notable decline in California walnut production this year. The 2024 California Walnut Objective Measurement Report is forecasting 670,000 tons, a 19…
The Uniqueness of Farmers Markets
…Unsplash The USDA official overseeing the mission area for farmers markets explains why each individual markets have their own identities. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
New Trade Advisory Committee Members Being Sought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Trade Representative are seeking new members for their agricultural trade advisory committees. These committees, including the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee and…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
…per hundredweight. Three years later, value sank to $13 per hundredweight. Since 1949, the USDA has implemented the Milk Price Support Program which aids farmers by maintaining a price minimum…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
There are some opposing views of the USDA’s September Net Farm Income Report. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos Administrator of USDA’s Economic Research Service,…
California Processing Tomato Production Down from 2023
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), California’s contracted processing tomato production is forecast at 11.3 million tons, a 12 percent decrease from last year and two percent below…
Increase in Food Insecurity
There’s an increase in food insecurity. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by IHX/DepositPhotos The latest edition of USDA’s Household Food Security in the U.S. report indicates…
Grapevine Insurance Coverage for 2025 Expanded and Enhanced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making some changes to its grapevine insurance program for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is shortening the required grafting…
Celebrating Back to School Meals
…Vilsack says, “USDA is fully committed to setting kids up for success and this rally gives us the opportunity to come together and encourage one another to raise the bar…
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant strides through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with more than 2.2 million acres being accepted from farmers and landowners this year….
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
The USDA releases updated guidance on labeling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Woodinville WA USA: Angled view of the refrigerated meats section inside a Haggen grocery store….
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new crop insurance endorsement to help California winegrape growers protect against the effects of wildfire smoke. The Fire Insurance Protection- Smoke…
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…on how the USDA plans to correct errors and move towards a more reliable, digital process. The senators ask several pointed questions in the letter: How is the USDA identifying…
Agriculture Export Challenges for 2025
…by henjon/DepositPhotos image Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer has the story. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…