A new investment in conservation projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by grzejan/DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…USDA’s broader efforts to enhance nutrition and diet-related health outcomes by offering personalized nutrition guidance and fostering research and education opportunities. This initiative is part of USDA’s broader effort, highlighted…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for its Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. USDA is looking to fill up to 25 vacancies starting in 2024. This…
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
A record-breaking investment in getting farm fresh products to schools. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Wavebreakmedia/DepositPhotos image The USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
Image by kristo74/DepositPhotos image The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) continues making improvements for specialty crops. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger says recent crop insurance changes give specialty crops some of…
Lawmakers Want Action Following Chevron Deference Ruling
…limits the power of these agencies, which many lawmakers view as a necessary step to curb overreach. The committees overseeing various agencies, including the USDA, U.S. Forest Service, EPA, and…
Week in Review: Efforts to Overcome INSV & Increasing Interest in Biologicals
…action plans and brief crews about emergency response to wildfire smoke. USDA has proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders after a comprehensive 49-day hearing held in Indiana. The…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
…year, the EPA published a proposed rule that significantly changes the effluent limitation guidelines for meat and poultry processing. While Biden’s USDA spends millions to supposedly expand meat and poultry…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…local crop production and threatened economic stability. COURTESY: USDA/APHIS “It was a very frightening situation and still is,” Secretary Ross said, “It was all hands on deck: county, state, and…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers starting in 2025. The Risk Management Agency (RMA) will offer new coverage options, including…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…IGR which affects a fire ant queen’s reproductive ability Stops young colonies from developing into problem colonies Effective and economical fire ant bait USDA Imported Fire Ant Quarantine Approved Protect…
New Resource to Help Facilitate Procurement Opportunities with USDA
…with USDA” site that offers helpful information and answers common questions about USDA procurement. Improvements to the Vendor Capability Submission Portal have also been made, to allow businesses to easily…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) after a comprehensive 49-day hearing held in Indiana. The amendments aim to update milk…