An online source to promote farm safety. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By SimpleFoto/DepositPhotos image An online source provides information on injuries on the farm and in…
Farm Income Forecast Part of Economic Cyclical Pattern?
Is the farm income forecast part of the economic cyclical pattern? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By belchonock/DepositPhotos image USDA’s Chief Economist believes the September Farm Income…
Mississippi River Levels Falling Again
Levels are falling again on the Mississippi River. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By paulbradyphoto/DepositPhotos image For the third consecutive year, Mississippi River water levels are falling…
Update from G20 Agricultural Ministers Meeting
An update from G20 agricultural ministers meeting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By actionphoto50/DepositPhotos image Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small provides highlights from the G20 Agricultural…
New Funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
…types of easements, agricultural land easements and wetland reserve easements. Priority is given to protecting grasslands at risk of being developed and farmlands under threat. USDA is streamlining the application…
Economic Benefits from Farmers Markets
The economic benefits of farmers markets. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. By darklight_photography/DepositPhotos Farmers Markets provide benefits for the vendors as well as the communities they serve….
Good Food Price Inflation Milestone
Food price inflation hits a milestone and it’s a good thing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos There’s some good news for food shoppers in…
USDA Expands Wildfire Protection Efforts
USDA expands wildfire protection efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by piyato/DepositPhotos The USDA is expanding the scope of its efforts to reduce wildfires. Gary Crawford has…
The Uniqueness of Farmers Markets
Do you have a favorite farmers market? A look at why they each have their own feel. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Shelley Pauls on…
U.S. Ag Exports Still Trailing Last Year
U.S. ag exports continue to trail behind last year’s numbers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by unkas/DepositPhotos image U.S. agricultural exports are still trailing last year….
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…the ag sector. Overall, equity is increasing about two-point-seven percent. This is driven by farmland values and building values. And those farmland and buildings account for about eighty percent of…
More than 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
Some problems with backyard poultry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Chicken coop in back yard in residential area. Image by Annebel146/DepositPhotos More than 400 cases of salmonella…
Increase in Food Insecurity
There’s an increase in food insecurity. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by IHX/DepositPhotos The latest edition of USDA’s Household Food Security in the U.S. report indicates…
Drought Increases in U.S.
Drought monitor numbers jump higher in August. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Trigona85/DepositPhotos Significant increases in U.S. Drought Monitor coverage nationally and by category were…























