The USDA releases updated guidance on labeling. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced the availability of updated guidelines that make recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims on meat or poultry product labels. The action builds on the work USDA has already undertaken to protect consumers from false and misleading labels. …
First Notice Day for September Grain Futures
Friday is first notice day for September grain futures. Mark Oppold looks at what many traders are expecting. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Imports of Animal Fats and Processed Oils Have Skyrocketed
U.S. imports of animal fats, greases, and processed oils, including used cooking oil, skyrocketed to almost five billion pounds in 2023 from 2.2 billion pounds in 2022. The surge in imports has been driven by rising domestic production of biomass-based diesel – fuels derived from animal fats and vegetable oils – to meet U.S federal and state policies aimed at …
Florida Signup for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Underway
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) has announced the statewide sign-up funding deadlines for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Florida landowners and eligible entities may apply at any time, but to be considered for the FY 2025 IRA funding opportunities, complete and eligible applications must be received by the following national cutoff …
USDA Requests Public Input on Implementation of SUSTAINS Act
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is asking for public input on how best to implement the SUSTAINS Act, which authorizes the agency to accept private contributions to channel through several existing USDA-NRCS conservation programs. “Agriculture is at the forefront of the nation’s effort to conserve our natural resources, and we want to hear from people on the ground how to implement …
Agriculture Export Challenges for 2025
U.S. Agriculture exports will face challenges in Fiscal Year 2025. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer has the story. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Waiting on the Jobs Report
The next big report many traders will be looking for is the jobs report. Mark Oppold notes what the September report could mean. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
A Mixed Bag of Fall Fruit Production
What does USDA’s forecasts for this year’s grape, peach, and pear crops indicate regarding production? Rod Bain has a story looking at what each crop, at this point, has in store for us this year. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Sorghum Interest is Growing
Believe it or not, but interest in sorghum is growing, as the cereal grain holds a lot of potential. “We see sorghum as so much more than just another crop,” says Nate Blum, CEO of Sorghum United, dedicated to advancing sorghum cultivation globally. The rising interest in sorghum is being driven largely by its suitability to hotter, drier growing conditions, …
Organic Market Development Grants
USDA awards the final round of Organic Market Development Grants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The final round of USDA Organic Market Development Grants was awarded, investing $85 million dollars in projects in 36 states. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024