We’re celebrating National Farmers Market Week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This week is National Farmers Market Week and the Department of Agriculture and Agriculture Secretary Tom…
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…
New NPB VP Suggests Volunteering, Talks Priorities
Strengthening the pork industry through volunteers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Volunteer involvement will strengthen any organization. Bob Ruth, the newly elected National Pork Board (NPB) vice…
Keeping Farm Dogs Safe from Heat Stress
How can you keep your farm dogs safe from heat stress? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Dogs aren’t proficient at sweating like humans are, and that makes…
Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus
Protecting Horses Against West Nile Virus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Since 1999, more than 25,000 cases of West Nile Virus encephalitis have been reported in horses,…
High Oleic Soy Oil for Cooking
Promoting a certain type of cooking oil for chefs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by LuAnn Hunt from Pixabay United Soybean Board farmer-leaders recently met with…
House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on Hemp
…checks, land registration, sampling, testing, inspection, enforcement, and reporting requirements. A majority of state programs, including CDA’s program, are cash funded, meaning we depend on the revenue collected from registration…
USDA Says Rising Food Prices Could Ease in 2023
Could we see lower food prices next year? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The all-items Consumer Price Index increased 1.4 percent from May to June and is…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…Service (NRCS), Terry Cosby said in a news release. “Through On-Farm Trials, partners can work directly with farmers and ranchers to test and adopt new strategies on agricultural lands, accelerating…
Collaborating with Responsible Environmental Groups
…both their cause – habitat, land, water; and ours, which is farming, and habitat, land, and water.” Listen to the radio report below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs
Helping schools manage rising food costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve healthy meals this…
New Ag Coalition Focuses on Bioeconomy
A new coalition of agriculture groups with a new focus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Several industry associations launched the Ag Bioeconomy…
Heat Wave Takes a Toll on UK Corn
A heat wave across the pond stands to have damaging effects on agriculture in the UK. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A record-breaking heat wave in the…