…acres with GE seeds has grown even further, with now more than 90 percent of U.S. corn, upland cotton, and soybeans produced using GE varieties. Genetically engineered crops are broadly…
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…the San Joaquin Valley. Highlighting the success of the program, applications have grown substantially. The queue of applications has increased from 2,061 to 3,305 since April. Funding support for the…
Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges
A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation carriers is helping to overcome logistical challenges in the food supply chain. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California,…
Mississippi River Water Levels Remain at Near-Record Low
…a major shipping route for most of the nation’s soybean and corn, as well as other grains grown in the central U.S. While some barges are stuck or stranded, others…
Third Quarter Report Shows Economic Improvement
…Economic Advisers, Cecilia Rouse echoed the President’s comments in a call with AgNet Media. “The U.S. economy is estimated to have grown about 2.6% in the third quarter of 2022,…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
…and food products in the region.” A total of 32 agricultural organizations and farm businesses will be participating in the East Africa trade mission. Deputy Secretary Bronaugh will also be…
New Report Shows Decade of Trends in School Meals
Tracking ten years of changes to produce in school lunches. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tray of food in a school canteen One USDA department tracked changes…
Further Increases to Water Fees ‘Reprehensible’
…increases of four percent for at least the next three years. “Whether it’s waste discharge fees for food processors or your irrigated lands fees, it’s a minimum of four percent….
Microwavable Food More Popular
…America. In terms of money, the microwavable foods market share is expected to increase by $37.24 billion from 2021 to 2026. Consumers do still have some concerns about this food…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…Resources (UC ANR), the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation coalition, and multiple universities all helped bring the event together. UC ANR Chief Innovation Officer, Gabe Youtsey said that they received…
New Study on Health Benefits of Pistachios
Another study supports the antioxidant benefits of a particular food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Brenan Greene on Unsplash Antioxidant-rich foods are regularly encouraged as…
Hurricane Ian’s Impact on Honey Bees
…area where food is abundant year-round. They say according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida’s 5,000 registered beekeepers manage about 700,000 colonies. Many beekeepers, especially in…
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
…and soil moisture conditions, hybrids perform best under high input systems. With help from a new four-year, $1.5 million grant from USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture, a team…
Global Food Insecurity Increased in 2022
…percent in fiscal year 2022. USDA’s International Food Security Assessment model estimates how food prices and incomes affect food demand and access in 77 low- and middle-income countries. Food security…