…agribusinesses and farm organizations and 10 state departments of agriculture. The purpose is to develop stronger trade relationships in the eighth-largest market for U.S. agricultural exports. “The USDA Philippines trade…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
More than $14 million in additional financial support will be invested in ag workforce training. The funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to support training in historically…
Over Three Million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the largest acreage in history for its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grassland Signup. Offers are being accepted on more than 3.1 million acres…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
…among those hit hardest. Now, a new USDA report goes in-depth on how fruit and vegetable growers are handling the higher costs of labor. The report says farm labor costs…
USDA Helping Issue Child Food Benefits for Summer
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…