…land and water they rely on to grow food for America’s families. Unfortunately, the 2023 WOTUS threatens the progress made to responsibly manage natural resources. We urge President Biden to…
AgNet Weekly: Food as Medicine
Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association, joins host Sabrina Halvorson to talk about food as medicine and how some government programs can help people get the right…
Is U.S. Losing Trade Competitiveness?
…and exports-to-production ratios indicate the United States is still the top exporter of corn, tree nuts, and cotton. However, it also says other competitors have gained shares in the global…
Shift in Leaffooted Bug Species Impacting California Almonds
…be critical for management efforts. The pest feeds on a variety of different crops which can make management particularly difficult as it migrates between different food sources. “In the laboratory,…
Food Prices Drop Slightly from January and February
You may have noticed a slightly lower grocery bill . That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Courtesy: Hunter Bliss Images/Shutterstock.com The Food Price Index averaged 129.8 points in…
Vilsack Announces School Lunch Actions
…no cost. The School Food System Transformation Challenge Grants unite the public and private sector in expanding healthier food options in the K-12 school food marketplace. The Team Nutrition Grants…
USDA Central America-Dominican Republic Trade Mission
…delegates and companies from Panama and six other countries seeking to import American food and farm products. The itinerary also includes bilateral meetings with the Panamanian government, retail promotions featuring…
Farm Operations Support Act Aims to Suspend H-2A Wage Increases
…to pay their workers far more than the average domestic worker is earning just makes no sense, especially in the face of high supply costs, inflation and a global food…
Industry Groups Call for Trade Market Support for Ag Products
More than 50 organizations representing food and ag interests are seeking additional trade market support to bolster U.S. ag exports. In a letter addressed to Congress, the groups point out…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP) was established through the Budget Act of 2021, with $15 million being provided to CDFA for…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…chain who provide food, feed, fuel, fiber, and other products to consumers across the United States and abroad.” Groups including the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, American Farm…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
…tools to keep things running on the farm, so the food supply chain keeps running too.” The MOU sets a framework for farmers and independent repair facilities in all 50…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…release. “It contains critical investments that will help rural communities provide the fuel, food, and fiber upon which our nation depends and will drive solutions that will lead to more…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food…