The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased with the recent news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed plans for a Section 32 purchase of $50.1 million of pork for distribution to various food nutrition and assistant programs. Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1935 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make commodity purchases, entitlement purchases, and disaster …
Trade Mission Focuses on Opportunities in Japan
An upcoming trade mission looks to expand opportunities in Japan. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. In just a few days, dozens of agriculture professionals and state ag leaders will head to Japan with USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. Japan is the fourth-largest market for U.S. food and agricultural exports. In 2022, …
Soliciting Farm Bill Feedback
Efforts are underway by members of Congress to solicit comments on the new Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
When Will Beef Herd Contraction End?
Those in the cattle industry are very familiar with the fact numbers of the nation’s beef cattle herd have been decreasing over the past few months. But as Gary Crawford reports, many are wondering when the herd reduction will start to reverse itself. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Cattle Markets Ending May on a Strong Note
Cattle futures are ending the month of May on a strong note. Mark Oppold has more on that along with numbers from a recent cattle auction. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Cooking Burgers Without the Grill This Summer
Grilling season is officially underway, but what do you do if you don’t have a grill? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cooking burgers on the grill is the most traditional method for making those summertime burgers, and with good reason. Most grills can accommodate a large number of burgers, making it ideal for feeding a crowd. It’s …
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
by Sabrina Halvorson As U.S. lawmakers consider ways to prevent Mexico’s seasonal produce from flooding U.S. markets, Mexican trade officials are watching. Former Chief Trade Negotiator for Mexico and current partner at AGON, Kenneth Smith Ramos says the U.S. must remember to remain within the confines of the U.S-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) as it looks at ways to protect domestic …
FCA Convention Preregistration Ends Soon
The 2023 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show is just three weeks away, with the annual event scheduled for June 20-22 at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. But pre-registration ends in a few days, and FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley encourages online registrations through their membership database system. FCA Convention pre-registrations by mail need to be postmarked by June …
Dairy Market Report: Milk Prices Under Pressure
According to the latest Dairy Market Report, provided by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), milk prices are under pressure. It’s noted the current extended period of milk production growth has so far been the weakest of all such periods since 1996, but downward pressure on prices continues even as inflation ebbs and consumer demand for dairy products recovers. Production of most …
Peanut Leadership Academy Visits Washington
Various leaders in the peanut industry recently took a trip to Washington D.C. Tyron Spearman has more information about what was discussed while they were there. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …