…beginning farmers and ranchers, with a special emphasis on programs for U.S. military veterans entering the agricultural sector. USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small emphasized the significance of the next…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
Will the international food trade see a decline? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) predicts a declining international trade in…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
…the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the other major federal land manager. The BLM issued its carbon storage policy in July 2022. (From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting) Listen…
Court Finds Prop 65 Glyphosate Warning Unconstitutional
…other groups including the Agricultural Retailers Association, CropLife America, and United States Durum Growers Association. In a 2 to 1 decision, the court agreed with the plaintiffs that the glyphosate…
Sites Reservoir Project Certified for ‘Cutting Red Tape’
…would be the first project to receive certification under the legislative package aimed at streamlining critical infrastructure. Supporters such as the Agricultural Council of California appreciated the announcement, noting the…
Week in Review: New Beetle Confirmed in Multiple Crops & Good Year for California Rice
…of Agriculture were recently highlighted at an event at Maddox Dairy in Riverdale, California. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
Daniel Hartwig to Take Helm as President of the California Fresh Fruit Association
…His commitment to the agricultural community extends beyond his professional roles, with notable contributions as Board President of the Fresno County Farm Bureau and recent graduation from the California Agricultural…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchased $800 million worth of meat products for use in nutrition assistance programs such as free school meals. That meat must fall under the…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Leadership Program Taking Applications
…up of predominantly growers and processors, but it is open to a wide array of industry members. “We see lots of members who work on the crop input side. We’ve…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…agricultural lands. This historic investment, a result of both the Inflation Reduction Act and the Farm Bill, signifies a crucial step towards supporting climate-smart agriculture and strengthening public-private partnerships. Recognizing…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…environment,” Bonnie noted. “So doing this in a way that maintains agricultural productivity, that maintains economic viability, even as we promote sustainability, is critical.” Conservation investments like the one at…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…fundraising drive raised more than $1 million. The funds generated scholarships for 146 FFA students in 38 states, ranging from welding and electrical engineering to agricultural business, animal science, and…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…stakeholders emphasize the project’s importance in addressing water scarcity. The reservoir’s construction is expected to stimulate the economy, create jobs, and support the agricultural sector. The completion of Sites Reservoir…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…for careers in food, agricultural science, natural resources, and related fields. He shared USDA’s vision to secure the future of American agriculture and opportunities for the next generation of agricultural…