…have widened between rural and urban areas, especially for the prime working-age population, aged 25–54. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) compared natural-cause mortality in rural and urban areas…
Good Trade Relations with China Critical for U.S. Pistachios
Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for a significant increase in exports in 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also forecasts a…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
…USDA is moving forward on clean energy investments in 23 states to reduce pollution and strengthen rural America’s power grid. The announcement includes the first five awards totaling $139 million…
ARC and PLC Deadline for 2024 Crop Year Quickly Approaching
…access more information on the programs through USDA’s website or local USDA Service Centers. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
USDA: Expiring Estate Tax Provisions Would Increase Taxes for Farm Estates
…end of 2025. The exclusion amount will revert in 2026 to $6.98 million per deceased person. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) estimate the expiring increased exemption would be…
Several Categories in U.S. Cotton Balance Sheet Are Up
USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflects year-over-year rises in several categories. Rod Bain has more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Rod Bain’s program here. Several Categories in U.S….
New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $26 million in funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to support local and regional food systems development. This funding aims…
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
A new conservation initiative from NRCS. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bobwhite Quail by Bonnie Taylor Barry/Shutterstocxk image The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a new…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. It is aimed at fostering fair competition and protecting growers from discrimination,…
Over $770 Million To Be Invested in Rural Infrastructure Projects
More than $770 million is being invested in infrastructure projects to benefit more than one million people across rural communities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding 216 projects…
AMS Grant Programs Available
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is now accepting applications for three grant programs, each with a unique focal point in promoting, marketing, and securing products. Under Secretary for Marketing and…
Nearly 20 Percent of Shoppers Purchase Groceries Online
…Nearly 20 percent of shoppers bought their groceries online in 2022. That’s according to newly released data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Of that 20 percent, nearly half bought…
Nature Connects Us Campaign Launches
A new campaign to connect us to nature. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Forest Foundation and USDA’s Forest Service Monday announced the launch of “Nature…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…program here. Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag (USDA-DOE/WASHINGTON, D.C./Feb 26, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are launching…