There are a few things to keep in mind as grilling season kicks off this weekend… Food safety is important when it comes to grilling season so there are a …
Where to Get Food Safety Information
It’s important to know where to find out food safety information when grilling. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Meredith Carothers, food safety expert with the USDA’s Meat …
$1.3 Million Raised for 4-H Through Clover Campaign
Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with the National 4-H Council, announced that its Paper Clover Campaign raised over $1.3 million for 4-H youth nationwide, moving the fundraiser’s grand total to …
Lobbying for the Farm Bill Tops $500 Million
A new report from The Hill says that pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agriculture interests have combined to spend over $400 million lobbying Congress on a new farm bill. The Union for …
Food Price Inflation Continues Stabilization
Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, lets us know about a new report showing food price inflation at a near standstill. Listen to Gary Crawford’s This Land Of Ours …
Nominations Open for the Farm Dog of the Year
Nominations are open for the Farm Dog of the Year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s seventh annual Farm Dog of the Year …
Farmers Making Fewer Changes
Farmers are making fewer changes this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Low commodity prices, high input costs, and disappointing 2023 growing season results are influencing farmer …
Texas Wildfire Loss is Worth $123 Million
A look at the cost of the Texas Panhandle wildfires. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists project the Panhandle wildfires caused …
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
How NASA and ag have worked together for decades. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, more commonly known as NASA, made an …
Solar Panels and Working Farms
Scientists are trying to find the best ways to mix solar panels and working farms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why …
Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. What are the current requirements for milk in school meals? Schools may currently offer fat-free and low-fat (1 percent fat) milk, …
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. …
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
(USDA/WASHINGTON D.C./ April 26, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products …
Texas Ag Commissioner Expresses Gratitude for Help
The Texas ag commissioner is thanking the nation for sending help. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. As Texas continues recovering from the devastating fires in the Panhandle, …