The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making further investments to strengthen the food supply chain, increase meat and poultry processing capacities, and create better markets for producers. These investments,…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
…ended Chevron deference. Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture reflects on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon….
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), aims to provide science-based, tailored nutritional information to communities such as Tribal, Hispanic, and Insular Areas. These Nutrition Hubs will support…
USDA Summer Food Program Grants
The USDA has a new program to help feed kids during the summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by NewAfrica/DepositPhotos image This summer is the inauguration…
USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants
…and regional communities. He calls it “a huge win for children, schools, farmers, producers, and communities.” Vilsack says, “When schools have access to fresh, local food options with homegrown flavor,…
Good News about Food Prices
Image by Vadymvdrobot/DepositPhotos image There’s more good news on the food price front. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
…The IR-4 Project has helped secure over 23,000 pest product registrations on food crops. IR-4 has worked with growers, registrants, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to facilitate the advancement…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…whose livelihoods depend on it. They work tirelessly to ensure consumers have the safest, most abundant, most affordable food and fiber supply in the world. Agriculture isn’t like any other…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reflecting on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon. In…
U.S. Food Imports Rising
Landing of cocoa beans in the port of Ilheus (BA) Image by joasouza/DepositPhotos The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced additional funding opportunities for specialty crop growers. USDA’s Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops program is expanding to include medium-sized businesses, in addition…
Food Prices May Be Going Down
…lowered its food price forecast. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), said that educating growers on biological inputs is the first step towards the expansion of the farm management toolbox. “Many challenges facing growers are…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS) is asking everyone to take the proper precautions during food prep. Thaw the meat or poultry first. Marinate your protein in the refrigerator….