…finalized revisions will have on nutrition security for vulnerable populations. The organization highlights the flexibility in food packages and the alignment with dietary guidelines, particularly in promoting fruit and vegetable…
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
…of Agriculture representatives, aiming to tap into India’s growing economy as the world’s fifth-largest. Taylor highlights India’s rising middle class, familiar with American food products, presenting an opportunity for U.S….
2024 Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus Formed
…said during a call with reporters. “To me, food security is national security. We need to think of it that way. We need to always be able to feed ourselves…
USDA Accepting Applications for 2025 Export Programs
…assistance activities to cultivate emerging markets for U.S. agricultural, fish, and forest products. These initiatives underscore the USDA’s commitment to fostering global trade partnerships and expanding the reach of American…
Food Prices Level for the Month
Image by Alexa from Pixabay Consumers last month were paying a lot more for shelter and gasoline, but not for food. Gary Crawford has more in today’s This Land of…
FARMER Act Introduced to Help Agriculture and Beyond
…developed country on their food, and they have better food and a better choice. Right. It’s national security. We don’t have to worry about food security, right?” Hoeven’s legislation is…
NMPF, IDFA Concerned with Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy
The dairy industry responds to a new WIC final rule. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association…
Climate Change and Farming
Photo by Harry Cunningham on Unsplash The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH) brought together health, climate and food security experts to discuss how to better support food…
Global Survey Seeks to Understand Production and Trading Costs
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce has launched its second global survey on the costs of fruit and vegetable production and trading. The effort is underway as a follow-up to…
Food Prices Halt Seven-Month Decline
Global food prices have dropped for the last seven months, but that may be slowing down. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Alexa from Pixabay The…
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
…the livestock began showing clinical signs compatible with sick, lactating dairy cows in other states. USDA, Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control, and state veterinary health officials…
California Ag Leaders Back from South Korea Trade Mission
…“U.S. food and agricultural products are really recognized by South Korean consumers and importers for their reliability, their quality, and their sustainability as well. South Korean consumers really value food…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
Watering crops with Irrigation system By kinek00/DepositPhotos image Where the world’s farms are located has shifted over time per a recent USDA study on trends of global agricultural production over…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…by CCGGA. Those figures could change with the final field surveys from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Planting intentions this season are in stark contrast to 2023, which…