The cattle industry is speaking out against a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. Introduced by Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05), the amendment states that none of the funds …
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
The USDA is investing in urban agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA announced a series of investments that will increase market access and revenue streams for …
Turkey Production Up, Prices Down
Instead of Christmas in July, how about Thanksgiving in July? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Forecasts for turkey production are up. Price forecasts are down. Gary Crawford …
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
Many people in farming already know the benefits of precision agriculture but Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says a new study by the …
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
Consumers spent a record amount on food last year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows consumer spending on food …
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
Lawmakers introduce the Women in Agriculture Bill. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), and Congresswoman Jenniffer …
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) is taking another swing at the SWAT act. He, along with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced the bipartisan …
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
The call to keep AM radio in vehicles continues to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Senate Bill 1669 is the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act. …
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
The USDA wants the public’s opinion on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA is requesting public input on the draft “Federal Strategy to …
U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger
There’s an increase in the number of people facing hunger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Over 122 million more people around the world are facing hunger since …
AgNet Weekly: NAFB President Joe Gill on S1669, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act
Some car makers have decided to not include AM radio in new vehicles. A number of groups have spent months fighting that decision, including emergency management organizations, former members of …
Land Sales Slowing, Prices Remain High
Ag land sales are slowing but the prices are staying high. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The agriculture real estate market entered a period of de-escalation beginning …
Deadline Friday to Nominate Farm Dog of the Year
The deadline is fast approaching to nominate your farm dog for a big award. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The nomination period for Farm Bureau’s 2024 Farm …
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
Hundreds of dairy industry professionals from around the world will gather in Chicago this fall for the International Dairy Foundation (IDF) annual conference. Shawna Morris, senior vice president of trade …