…seven million pregnant women, new mothers, and young children who count on WIC. Also, as we discussed, new loans would not be available for farmers. They also wouldn’t be available…
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
…programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC). “You have a very lopsided farm bill every time it comes up…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico-At-Large) introduced bipartisan legislation to support women farmers and ranchers in Maine and across the United States. These lawmakers recently introduced the Women in Agriculture Act. The legislation…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-19-23
…lawmakers introducing a Women in Agriculture bill, combining biologicals with agtech advancements, and a new avocado variety to hit the market. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Research Shows Vegetables May Help Mental Health
…the eight-week study. It divided healthy men and women between 18 and 65 years old into two groups. One group received an extra serving of vegetables a day and the…
International Trade a Key Topic at Cattle Industry Convention
…quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. And “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan joined remotely to welcome cattlemen and women from across the country. Over the next few days convention participants will…
Applications Open for Women in Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program
Applications are open for Women in Food & Agriculture Mentorship Program. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Alltech recently announced applications are now open for the Women in…
Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products
…say the USDA’s proposed changes to the Women, Infants, and Children’s Nutrition Program will limit dairy access. “Unfortunately, the changes would decrease access to dairy products and the unique nutrient…
Delicate Balance of International Trade and Markets
The balance of international trade and markets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Agri-Women hosted the Global Food and Energy Supply Conversation recently to respond to member…
Discussion on Higher Input Costs
Taking a wider look at higher ag input costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Agri-Women hosted the Global Food and Energy Supply Conversation recently to respond…
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
…farmers and ranchers in this country is approaching 60 years of age. We must ensure that the next generation of men and women who take the place of those retiring…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…in the country. So, it’s fitting and appropriate that we hold this listening session where so much of the future farmers, ranchers, and dairymen and women will get their graduate…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
…and agribusiness women with more than 50 state, commodity, and agribusiness affiliate organizations. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at $6 billion. In 2023, an average of 6.4 million low-income women, infants and children are expected to participate in the program each month….