New research may help lower winter bee losses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agricultural Research Service scientists and their Chinese colleagues have identified a specific metabolic pathway …
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
It’s now easier to apply for an 1890 National Scholars Program. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week unveiled a new e-application …
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
There’s a shift in rural jobs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Over the last two decades, the strongest rural job gains were in smaller industries that tend …
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
Exploring trade opportunities with Vietnam. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) members and leadership traveled to Vietnam last week. The …
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
Millions of dollars in donations for agriculture from a restaurant chain. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project has now eclipsed $4 million raised …
Professional Athletes Buying Farmland
Some professional athletes are buying up farmland. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and longtime NBA player Blake Griffin are among some of …
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
Recognizing young farmers and ranchers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recognized the winners of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, …
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a PLANTERS® Brand Peanutter?
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a PLANTERS® Brand Peanutter? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If seeing the country while cruising along in a one-of-a-kind, …
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
People’s Choice Pup Also Announced “We’re very excited to partner with Purina for the fifth annual Farm Dog of the Year contest, providing the public a look into daily life …
Food Prices Drop in December BUT …..
Food prices were a little lower in December, but still higher than the year before. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization’s …
NOAA Proposes Seafood Import Monitoring Expansion
Proposed changes for seafood imports. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a proposed rule to expand the Seafood Import …
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
The first of seven satellites for agriculture launched into space Tuesday by SpaceX. Built by Dragonfly Aerospace, the satellite is part of the Transporter-6 mission for customer EOS Data Analytics. …
Baby Formula Imports Face Tariffs Again in 2023
Baby formula importers face changes again this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Baby formula imports into the U.S. will be subject to tariffs again this year …
Problems with Insect Protein
Can insects really be the main source of animal protein in a healthy diet? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The use of insect protein is becoming more …