conservation projects

USDA Investment in Conservation Projects

A new investment in conservation projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) projects, which support the development of new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. This year, increased funds were available because of President Biden’s …

farm groups

Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax

Top farm groups want improvements in the administration’s sustainable aviation or clean fuel tax credit, shortcomings they say could put the benefits “out of reach for many farmers.” The American Farm Bureau, the American Soybean Association, the National Corn Growers Association, and the National Farmers Union wrote to the Department of the Treasury and the White House budget office, OMB. …

finalists

Georgia FFA Member is an American Star Farmer Finalist

The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2024 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience.  The American Star Awards represent the best of the best among thousands of American FFA Degree recipients. The award recognizes FFA members who have developed outstanding agricultural skills and …

independent

Independent Study Finds Economic Benefits to Beef Checkoff

According to a recent independent economic study, U.S. cattle producers get back $13.41 for each dollar they invest into the national Beef Checkoff program. Dr. Harry M. Kaiser of Cornell University conducted the evaluation. Bottom-line, he said, there are a couple of indications he gets from the study. “These programs tend to have very high ROIs, which is indicative of …

June Cattle on Feed report

Cattle on Feed Report Preview

USDA will release their monthly Cattle on Feed Report this afternoon, and Mark Oppold has a look at the pre-report estimates. 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 …

ncba

NCBA Looking for Singers to Enter Anthem Contest

It could be your time in the spotlight at the next cattle convention. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s time to warm up those vocal cords. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is looking for the next singing sensation to open CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, next February 4-6. The 12th annual NCBA National Anthem Contest …

Field Research Days

Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Research Days End July 24

The Sunbelt Ag Expo has been showcasing their field research in a new format the past few days. The two-week long 2024 Field Research Days will run until Wednesday, July 24th. Farmers can stop by at their convenience during this period to take the self-guided driving tour of the Darrell Williams Research Farm on the Expo show site at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga.  …

corn

Not Much Help for the Grain Trade

There hasn’t been much help for the grain markets. Mark Oppold looks at what traders are seeing. 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, 2026

summer

USDA Summer Food Program Grants

The USDA has a new program to help feed kids during the summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This summer is the inauguration of a new program designed to help parents make sure their children get the nutrition they need when school is not in session. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …