farm income

Farm Income Forecast Part of Economic Cyclical Pattern?

Dan This Land of Ours

Is the farm income forecast part of the economic cyclical pattern? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Chief Economist believes the September Farm Income Forecast reflects what could be the cyclical nature of farm economic trends. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …

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Mississippi River Levels Falling Again

Dan This Land of Ours

Levels are falling again on the Mississippi River. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For the third consecutive year, Mississippi River water levels are falling again, making shipping goods difficult. Farm Policy News says the low levels are forcing barge companies to put limits on how much cargo they can carry and cutting into farm profits. It was …

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Update from G20 Agricultural Ministers Meeting

Dan Agri-Business, This Land of Ours

An update from G20 agricultural ministers meeting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small provides highlights from the G20 Agricultural Ministers meeting held in Brazil this weekend. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

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Economic Benefits from Farmers Markets

Dan Economy, This Land of Ours

The economic benefits of farmers markets. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Farmers Markets provide benefits for the vendors as well as the communities they serve. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity …

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Good Food Price Inflation Milestone

Dan Economy, This Land of Ours

Food price inflation hits a milestone and it’s a good thing. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours There’s some good news for food shoppers in the latest Consumer Price Index report. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle …

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USDA Expands Wildfire Protection Efforts

Dan This Land of Ours

USDA expands wildfire protection efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is expanding the scope of its efforts to reduce wildfires. Gary Crawford has more Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober …

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The Uniqueness of Farmers Markets

Dan This Land of Ours

Do you have a favorite farmers market? A look at why they each have their own feel. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA official overseeing the mission area for farmers markets explains why each individual markets have their own identities. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research …

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U.S. Ag Exports Still Trailing Last Year

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours, Trade

U.S. ag exports continue to trail behind last year’s numbers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. U.S. agricultural exports are still trailing last year. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied …

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Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, This Land of Ours, USDA-ERS

There are some opposing views of the USDA’s September Net Farm Income Report. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Administrator of USDA’s Economic Research Service, Spiro Stafanou, says despite a forecast calling for lower farm incomes this year, the financial health of the farm sector is still strong. “It comes to the balance sheet for the ag sector. …

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More than 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry

Dan Poultry, This Land of Ours

Some problems with backyard poultry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. More than 400 cases of salmonella across the country have been linked to backyard poultry. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported over 100 people have been hospitalized. Texas and Missouri have the most cases, followed by Minnesota, Washington, Michigan, and Oklahoma. Almost 70 percent …