Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday announced the next steps in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to bolster U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 …
National Christmas Tree Tour
The nation’s Christmas Tree is on tour. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. The 2023 U. S. Capitol Christmas Tree has been named “wa’feem’tekwi” by the Shawnee Tribe. …
Dental Care in Rural Areas
A USDA grant to bring better dental care to rural areas. Gary Crawford tells us more in today’s This Land of Ours report. “It’s an extraordinary opportunity for us to …
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
Will the international food trade see a decline? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) predicts a declining international trade in …
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
A proposed forest service change could lead to more carbon storage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Forest Service proposed a change in regulations that would …
New Bison Initiative
A new initiative for the bison industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new pilot program is designed to widen access by tribal bison meat producers to …
AgNet Weekly: Senator Kevin Cramer on WOTUS and the Farm Bill
Last month, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on Examining the Implications of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency for Clean Water Act Protections of Wetlands …
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
USDA is investing $70.2 million in the Specialty Crop Research Initiative to support nearly two dozen research and Extension projects. USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced the funding on …
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
USDA is clearing up some requirements in the meat industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Last year, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchased $800 million worth …
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
There’s a boom for butterfat. Find out why, coming up on This Land of Ours. The long-term demand trends for dairy products indicate butter, cheese and other full-fat dairy foods …
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
As the House is getting back to work after selecting a new speaker, there are growing calls for an extension for the farm bill. Ranking member of the House Agriculture …
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
Educators will get full farm bureau convention experience. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and Nationwide have teamed up to bring …
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
It’s a fundraising effort for future ag leaders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tractor Supply Company kicked off the second annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fundraising drive. …
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
The agriculture secretary speaks to young ag leaders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke to students, agricultural educators, and guests at the opening …