Where the world’s farms are located has shifted over time per a recent USDA study on trends of global agricultural production over the past six decades. Rod Bain has more …
Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce
What skills are currently needed in the agricultural workforce? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with work-ready skills to …
AccuWeather Predicts a Risky Hurricane Season
Is the nation headed for a rough hurricane season? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning people and businesses to start preparing now …
NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning Beef from Paraguay
The Senate passed a resolution last week to block beef from Paraguay, now industry leaders are now looking to the House. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is calling on …
California Pork Prices Higher After Prop 12 Implementation
Pork prices are higher in California now that Prop 12 is implemented. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Prop 12 is already raising the price of pork in …
Mosquito Biology as a Control Tool
Why knowing more about mosquito biology will help in controlling them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Having an understanding about the biology of mosquitos will help in …
Consumers Think Food Prices Still Too High
What do you think of current food prices? A new study looks at what people around the nation think. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While inflation has …
How USDA Supports U.S. Biomanufacturing Sector
The Agriculture Department supports development of our nation’s biomanufacturing sector. Rod Bain tells us how in today’s This Land of Ours report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours …
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
A new way to protect important pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be …
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
The direct-to-consumer food market is becoming more popular. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The global direct-to-consumer (DTC) food market is growing fast, according to a new report …
Egg Prices Climbing Again
After several months of declines, retail egg prices are climbing again. Gary Crawford has more on This Land of Ours. Listen to USDA Gary Crawford’s program here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
Do you know a student with livestock experience? There’s a scholarship opportunity now open for students who wat to work with animals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
Finding new trade opportunities in South Korea. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Representatives from 49 U.S. companies and organizations are heading to Seoul, South Korea this month …
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
The United States is far behind other countries in the production of aquaculture. Americans are large consumers of seafood despite our need to import most of it, says Drue Winters …