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
We may be seeing a little relief in grocery prices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Woman stands making purchases in the supermarket. Image by bodnarphoto/DepositPhotos USDA has…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…year is 222,000,000 pounds. Lance Honing of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) says much of that is thanks to Michigan. “Out of those 222,000,000 pounds, they account for 182…
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….
More Maple Syrup This Year
…maple tree into a pail to make pure maple syrup Image by Lopolo/DepositPhotos The latest USDA outlook on maple syrup production indicates more product this season after a year-over-year production…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 06-26-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the USDA announced new action on the Stockyards and Packers Act. Tune in…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
Image by ArturVerkhovetskiy/DepositPhotos The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new action on the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act). It says the Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets…
Sweet Cherry Production Report
…does the addition of a state impact this season’s sweet cherry production forecast from USDA? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA county committees are essential for…
Addressing Food Loss
Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composted Soil Cycle Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a…
Up To $50 Million Available for Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $50 million in 2024 to support local projects aimed at protecting, restoring, and enhancing wetlands on agricultural lands. USDA’s Natural…
NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week
…is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 U.S. crops…
Importance of a Pollinator Garden
…through the 23rd is National Pollinator Week, and a good time to consider having a pollinator garden. USDA researcher Gayle Hoffman tells us the importance of pollinator gardens in the overall…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…agency experts, with final selections coordinated with the California Air Resources Board and USDA-NRCS. Non-qualifying practices might receive research grants instead. Details on proposal requirements and submission can be found…