…from the new beetle pest in orchards, trends in agricultural land ownership, and delays in energy rate increases. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Trends in Agricultural Land Ownership
…year, which will only add to the limited supply available and more change in the marketplace. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Trends in Agricultural Land…
New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
…of the legislation is to provide support to workers, certain employers have voiced apprehensions about the amplified financial strain. Numerous agricultural associations, including the California Farm Bureau Federation and Western…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…December of 2022, President Biden signed the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, allocating $3.7 billion for agricultural producers affected by qualifying natural disasters in the same year. ERP 2022 covers…
Week in Review: New Pest for Tree Nuts & MRL Concerns in Citrus
…fruit fly quarantines have been expanded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…on pressing needs, including completion of fiscal year 2024 appropriations and passage of a farm bill.” Other agricultural organizations noting their support for the new Speaker include the International Fresh…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…prompting 226 ag interest groups and businesses, including major national entities like the Agricultural Retailers Association and American Farm Bureau Federation, to submit comments. These groups argue that the proposed…
Student Leaders Prepping for National FFA Convention
Students are gearing up for the National FFA Convention. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural…
Arizona Governor Loses Members of Water Policy Council
…meaningful input on rural groundwater management. In a letter to Governor Hobbs, Kerr voiced her disapproval of the council’s dismissal of alternative viewpoints, highlighting the potential impact on Arizona’s agricultural…
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) are a constant concern for growers. MRL issues can create a variety of obstacles depending on which market citrus exports are destined for. While the industry…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
…at least 60 percent on payroll expenses. Agricultural producers in California were the largest recipients of PPP loans at $1.1 billion, followed by Washington at $285 million. California leads the…
Ag Export Market Development to Receive $1.3 Billion in Support
…Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) A significant portion of the investment, totaling $1.3 billion, will be allocated to the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). This initiative seeks to diversify export markets…
New Rules and Standards to Impact Ag Businesses
Agricultural businesses are looking at a variety of new rules and requirements that are going to require time and resources. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…Reserve Program better for our nation’s natural resources and for our agricultural producers and landowners,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “These producers and landowners voluntarily place…