The U.S. remains the top exporter of a few commodities, but the competition is getting closer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS)…
Vilsack Announces School Lunch Actions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making another investment in school lunch programs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tray of food in a school canteen The…
USDA Central America-Dominican Republic Trade Mission
USDA leaders visit Panama for a trade mission. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor arrived in…
Education Gaps Between Rural and Urban Communities
…rural areas still lag behind urban areas, according to the USDA. USDA’s Economic Research Service data shows the share of adults ages 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
…a year, according to Potatoes USA. About 22 percent of the U.S. potato crop—nearly 7,500 million pounds annually—are made into chips. And USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) helps ensure that…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
More than $3 billion in applications were submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the effort to increase domestic fertilizer production. The first round of awards…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…other programs addressing climate change. The White House notes that the budget provides $7 billion for climate-related funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The President’s budget provides USDA…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden- Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds producers that the application deadlines for two popular conservation programs are coming up. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is accepting…
New ‘Product of USA’ Labeling Proposal from USDA
A new proposal regulating the use of “Product of USA” on labels has been announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new rules would pertain to meat, poultry…
Chicken Leads U.S. Per Person Availability of Meat
…to eat in the United States continues to outpace beef, according to new food availability data from the USDA’s Economic Research Service. In 2021, 68.1 pounds of chicken per person…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
Rice growers are being encouraged to prepare for applying for funding support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). A total of $250 million is being made available through the…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…historic pieces of legislation: the bipartisan Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act which included more than 2.9 billion dollars for USDA’s rural broadband programs, water storage, and a new Bioproduct Pilot…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is continuing efforts to address western water supplies through new approaches. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be working to mitigate challenges through…