Helping keep kids fed during summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Children eating healthy food at home or kindergarten The USDA is partnering with states and territories…
Ag Groups Call for Swift Confirmation of New Chief Ag Negotiator
Doug McKalip Courtesy of USDA A coalition of almost 100 American food and agriculture organizations called for the prompt confirmation of Doug McKalip as the Chief Agriculture Negotiator in the…
USDA: Adult Obesity Increased During Pandemic
An additional effect on our health from the pandemic. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Photo by Christopher Williams on Unsplash USDA’s Economic Research Service reports behavior changes during the…
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
The June 30 acreage report from USDA shows farmers planted slightly less acres than last year. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh says USDA will resurvey some…
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…the cost of production more accurately. They also favor enhancing USDA’s market access and development programs to enhance trade. “The farm bill addresses many programs that are critical for wheat…
USDA-Cost of a Home-Grilled Cheeseburger up from 2021
…this summer. USDA’s Economic Research Service says the ingredients for a home-prepared 1/4-pound cheeseburger totaled $2.07 per burger, with ground beef making up the largest cost at $1.20. This represents…
New Biobased Product Program
A new program that promotes biobased products. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Biogas plant from pig farm The USDA is accepting applications for a new pilot program…
US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh, just off a major trade mission to the UK, sees that effort as setting the stage for a later free trade deal with Great Britain….
USDA Amends California Grape Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the California Grape Marketing Order. USDA is reducing membership of the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee from 12 to 10. The amendment…
Week in Review: Ag Priorities in Sacramento & Assistance for Specialty Crop Producers
…decisions have been issued over the past two weeks as part of the ongoing Roundup litigation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to make up to $200 million in…
More Than $4 Billion in ERP Payments Issued to Producers in First Six Weeks
As of June 29, the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already provided more than $4 billion to farmers. ERP payments support producers who…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
…visit to Dan and Debbie’s Creamery in Iowa, where Vilsack discussed the potential impact of the new program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award up to $10 million…
Bill Would Ban US Foes From Owning Farmland
…after they failed last year to get the Senate to agree to a ban on foreign ownership of U.S. ag land for the key U.S. foes in the annual USDA…
Keep Kids Fed Act Passed in Both Chambers of Congress
…Both Chambers of Congress Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Passage of Keep Kids Fed Act (USDA/WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022) – “I am pleased to see that Congress has…