Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted additional farmer support during his address at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Puerto Rico. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) efforts are underway…
Farmer Sentiment Rebounds at Year End on Stronger 2022 Income
Producer sentiment improved sharply in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index reading of 126 was 24 points higher than a month earlier. Although U.S. farmers were…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…different incentive options. Chief Executive Officer of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh explained how the program would be beneficial for dairy farmers. “If a farmer is double cropping wheat and…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…need for modernization of aging water infrastructure, which will benefit farmers along with consumers. Support for WRDA 2022 also came from several other farming organizations including the Agricultural Transportation Working…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…drought relief piece which is paid per acre-foot of saved water through evapotranspiration technology,” said Raudabaugh. “The second piece is to incentivize the farmer – we’re calling it a transition…
Farm Aid Distributes Nearly $1.2 Million in 2022 Grants
…festival this past September, Farm Aid announced that it distributed nearly $1.2 million in grant funding in 2022. Farm Aid prioritized grant proposals from organizations that facilitate farmer-led solutions to…
Ag Groups Encouraged by Affordable and Secure Food Act Introduction
…accomplish an H-2A overhaul to help support farmers faced with continuing labor challenges. “The agricultural industry has waited many years to have a reliable, legal workforce. This legislation will address…
American Farmers Feeding the World
…something that the American farmer, I think, should be proud of. You’re serving an important role. It’s a win-win for American farmers who are finding markets for their products but…
NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
How much do farmers make for that Thanksgiving meal? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Farmers Union (NFU) released the 2022 Farmer’s Share of the food dollar…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…Clearinghouse projects make educational materials available to organizations serving beginning farmers and ranchers. NIFA Acting Director Dr. Dionne Toombs noted that the success of new farmers and ranchers is often…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…Act (IRA). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will use the investments provided through IRA-funded conservation programs to support farmers and ranchers in adopting and expanding climate-smart activities and systems….
Who Grows Our Holiday Favorites?
…some of our favorite holiday dishes. The USDA is reminding everyone to thank a farmer at this time of year, and take a look at where all that food on…
Week in Review: $119 Million in Incentives Accepted & Alternative Shipping Successes
An additional $118.8 million in FARMER funding has been accepted and appropriated by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation…
Culver’s Launches Farmer Appreciation Contest
A restaurant chain is honoring farmers. That’s coming up in This Land of Ours. Courtesy of Culver’s Culver’s this week launched “To Farmers With Love,” a farmer appreciation contest. The…