livestock industry

National FFA Members Attend the Washington Leadership Conference

Dan Agri-Business, Education, Legislative, This Land of Ours

National FFA heads to Washington DC. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For more than 50 years, thousands of FFA members from across the country have converged on the nation’s capital each summer for the Washington Leadership Conference. It’s a chance to engage with legislators, hone civic engagement and leadership skills, and create community impact projects to take …

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USDA Meat Processing Roundtables

Dan Beef, Cattle, Livestock, Marketing, Pork, Poultry, Sheep-Goats, This Land of Ours

It’s an invitation for small meat processing plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA says it’s going the extra mile to provide the information that the operators of small meat processing plants need to thrive. Administrator of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service Paul Kiecker explains the purpose of USDA’s small processing plant roundtables. “I think the …

nutrition

USDA Nutrition Hubs

Dan This Land of Ours

Building better nutrition in underserved areas. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA efforts to build nutrition hubs focused on historically underserved communities will soon become a network for scientific information and research. USDA Nutrition Hub Co-Director Joynetta Bell-Kelly explains how the Southern University pilot hub will soon network with recently announced hubs to develop strategies for better …

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USDA Investment in Conservation Projects

Dan Conservation, Environment, This Land of Ours, USDA-NRCS

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 …

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NCBA Looking for Singers to Enter Anthem Contest

Dan National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), This Land of Ours

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 …

summer

USDA Summer Food Program Grants

Dan Agri-Business, Education, This Land of Ours, USDA

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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

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USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants

Dan Education, This Land of Ours, USDA

A record-breaking investment in getting farm fresh products to schools. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is awarding a record-breaking $14.3 million in Farm to School Grants to help nearly two million children eat healthier while at school. The money will go to more than 150 projects in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and …

carbon markets

Study Continues on Advancing Carbon Markets

Dan Environment, This Land of Ours

Carbon markets remain an option for producers and stakeholders seeking climate smart ag revenue opportunities, and research continues into how it fits into regenerative ag economic models. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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Good News about Food Prices

Dan Economy, This Land of Ours

There’s more good news on the food price front. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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U.S. Food Imports Rising

Dan Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours

The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024