…other farm records data and customer information by logging into their farmers.gov account. If you don’t have an account, sign up today. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
Consumers spent a record amount on food last year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
…the draft Federal Strategy; animal agriculture; croplands; and data & data sharing. Comments are invited from a variety of stakeholders, including users and providers of agriculture and forestry data, methods,…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
…within the Roadmap. Enhancements to monitoring and data collection, along with investments in technical advisors are also critical aspects of moving towards the 2050 goals. “We also are looking at…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…for the Organic Production and Market Data Initiative and National Institute for Food and Agriculture would also be increased. Support for the legislation is coming from a variety of ag…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…use to prepare meals at home. Volunteer shoppers across the country, including Farm Bureau members and others, collected data from 240 different stores in every state and Puerto Rico. Individual…
Five-Year Plan to Address Spotted Lanternfly Concerns
…human-assisted movement. Efforts will also include promoting early detection through public reporting and incorporating the latest research and management tools. The strategy also emphasizes the importance of risk-assessment modeling data…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
…We took the data on disease incidence and how the disease progressed over a period of time.” Alternaria leaf blight is particularly troublesome for carrot growers because of the limited…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…data to the farm to help producers navigate climate-related challenges. Through the partnership, further opportunities to improve crop performance both on Earth and in space will be explored. USDA and…
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…
How Important is the “Natural” Label on Food?
…latest available purchasing data is from 2018 spending and shows consumers spent about 16 percent of their grocery budgets on food labeled as “natural.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
Disappointment in EPA’s Final Rule for Plant Incorporated Protectants
…Deputy General Counsel for the Biotechnology Innovation Organization said that the rule imposes “an extremely narrow exemption and burdensome data requirements that render this an exemption in name only.” Chief…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-02-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the data showing how much water California ag really uses, the election results…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…aggregated grower data to keep the industry at large informed on sustainable production practices and encourages broader adoption. Senior Manager of ABC’s Field Outreach & Education Team, Tom Devol said…