Global food prices have dropped for the last seven months, but that may be slowing down. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Alexa from Pixabay The…
U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion
…of $729 million in the foods, feeds, and beverages category of national exports. Soybean exports dropped by $1.9 billion, wheat dropped by $429 million, and dairy products by $97 million….
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
Another state confirms bird flu in dairy cattle. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Veterinarian checking dairy cattle By pressmaster/DepositPhotos image Ohio now has its first case of…
USDA Seeks Nominees for Mushroom Council
Want to joint the national Mushroom Council. Now’s your chance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Worker gathering new champignons harvest on a mushroom farm. Mushroom production industry…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until May 26, 2024. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the…
New Technology Key to Increasing Ag Productivity
How technology is increasing ag productivity. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Technological developments in agriculture have enabled continued output growth without requiring many additional inputs. Innovations in…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…aspiring farmers and safeguard agricultural land for future generations by identifying challenges and proposing solutions through comprehensive research and policy initiatives. It is being supported by multiple agricultural organizations including…
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…low. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas Person Had Direct Contact With Dairy Cattle (TDSHS/April 1, 2024) — The…
California Ag Leaders Back from South Korea Trade Mission
…towards potentially new market access for California nectarines.” She said there was strong interest in U.S. fruit and vegetables, nuts, dairy and eggs, coffee, and distilled spirits. Pet foods and…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
…the past six decades. Rod Bain has more coming up on This Land of Ours. Listen to USDA Rod Bain’s program here. Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period…
Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce
What skills are currently needed in the agricultural workforce? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By kelifamily?DepositPhotos image U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…Program, large quantities of fruit need to run through processing plants to determine whether that variety would be successful in the industry. Additionally, the California Prune Board is subsidizing research…
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…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
The Carpophilus beetle is creating a considerable amount of concern for California growers, with research underway to hopefully mitigate risk for the industry. Almond Board of Australia CEO Tim Jackson…
