…total of $1.5 billion is being made available in fiscal year 2024. RCPP initiatives benefit farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners by promoting conservation strategies, saving costs, generating revenue, and enhancing…
Food Prices Halt Seven-Month Decline
…driven by higher price indices for vegetable oils, dairy products, and meat. That slightly more than offset decreases in those for sugar and cereals. Before the uptick in March following…
U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion
…of $729 million in the foods, feeds, and beverages category of national exports. Soybean exports dropped by $1.9 billion, wheat dropped by $429 million, and dairy products by $97 million….
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
Another state confirms bird flu in dairy cattle. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Veterinarian checking dairy cattle By pressmaster/DepositPhotos image Ohio now has its first case of…
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
…costs, generate income, and create jobs for farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses. “USDA is committed to ensuring farmers, ranchers and small businesses are directly benefitting from both a clean energy…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…will expand technical assistance for farmers and ranchers engaged in grazing activities, fostering peer-to-peer networks and providing financial support for mentors. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, farmer or rancher organizations,…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…aspiring farmers and safeguard agricultural land for future generations by identifying challenges and proposing solutions through comprehensive research and policy initiatives. It is being supported by multiple agricultural organizations including…
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…professionals have confirmed the a rare of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a human. The infected person is a worker at a dairy in Texas, the state where HPAI was…
California Ag Leaders Back from South Korea Trade Mission
…towards potentially new market access for California nectarines.” She said there was strong interest in U.S. fruit and vegetables, nuts, dairy and eggs, coffee, and distilled spirits. Pet foods and…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
…that time frame. One aspect of this that study co-author at USDA research economist Keith Fugly found interesting was the primary location of this growth. Fugly: The location of where…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
…the initiative is to promote competition in the seed industry, while helping to support farmers, seed companies, and independent plant breeders. “USDA is also committed to boosting the farmer’s voice…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…Manager Sarah Castro said that varieties including the patented UC Yolo Gold and J2N cultivars will support farmers through difficult periods like crop failure. “Sometimes there can be crop failures…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
The Carpophilus beetle is creating a considerable amount of concern for California growers, with research underway to hopefully mitigate risk for the industry. Almond Board of Australia CEO Tim Jackson…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
Farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for conservation assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) extended the deadline for…
