The USDA is investing in supply chains. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing $320 million to create new and better markets for agricultural producers…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate inspired by California’s Proposition 12. Introduced by Senator Roger Marshall, the EATS Act is being cosponsored…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…list of the 25 American Lambassadors and places to buy lamb, go to americanlamb.com. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
Animal Welfare Claims on Meat Packaging to Receive Further Scrutiny
…ever.” FSIS will be working with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service in sampling these types of products to determine if a testing or sampling protocol should be established for “raised without…
Week in Review: Phase 2 of LandFlex is Available & Success with Cover Cropping in Tomatoes
…International Fresh Produce Association wants to see more funding for specialty crops in the farm bill. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
…for FSA county committees will need to be completed by August 1. Ballots for the election will be mailed out to eligible voters in November. Members of the agricultural community…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
…Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility in Parlier received $1 million for the current fiscal year. The new program is designed to aid in the identification of viable new citrus varieties….
Farmers Take Their Message to Washington D.C.
…v. EPA decision by the Supreme Court, as well as the need for Congress to address agricultural labor reform. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farmers…
Tentative Port Labor Agreement Reached
A tentative port labor agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The new six-year contract will cover workers at…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
…Almond Alliance is one of the four technical assistance providers, which includes the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Self Help Enterprises, and Western United Dairies Foundation. These groups can help…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Attracting More Federal Attention
Labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) continue creating uncertainty. It has been just under a year since the previous labor…
Rural Social Connections Draw Healthcare Professionals
…professional growth, also were cited as important. USDA compiled the data for its Healthcare Professionals Seek Social Connections When Moving to Rural Towns publication. From the National Association of Farm…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…for farmers and solar developers to expand the implementation of the practice. Several agricultural organizations including the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and American Solar Grazing Association have expressed…
SNAP Online Purchasing Now Available in All 50 States
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. SNAP Online Purchasing Now Available in All 50 States Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…