U.S. farmers are involved in international climate change conversations at COP28. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Several U.S. farm representatives will be on hand during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, to express agriculture’s important role in climate mitigation efforts. “We’ll have a number of opportunities both through our direct involvement as a member …
National Christmas Tree Now on Display
A holiday tradition is now on display at the nation’s capitol. Rod Bain has more coming up on This Land of Ours. This 2023 holiday season will kick-off with the National Christmas Tree Lighting! This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF), will feature musical performances and the official lighting of the …
Jury Rules that Egg Producers Conspired to Fix Prices
A case of a price-fixing conspiracy from over a decade ago is finally decided. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. An Illinois jury found that several of the country’s major egg producers conspired to limit America’s supply of eggs in order to raise prices in a case that began in a federal lawsuit 12 years ago. Several large …
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
The U.S. lost its latest challenge against Canadian dairy trade practices, but there may be more of a fight ahead. U.S. dairy organizations along with elected officials and ag leaders are expressing disappointment over Friday’s decision by the USMCA dispute panel in the challenge against Canada’s dairy trade quotas. The U.S. charged that the quotas don’t line up with the …
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
A scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students who are passionate about agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and BASF have partnered for another year to provide scholarships to undergraduate students passionate about agriculture. Over the past sixteen years, more than 80 undergraduate students have received scholarship funds to aid them in pursuing …
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
Working to strengthen the future of ag. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Future of America and the National FFA Organization made their partnership official. The groups signed a Memorandum of Understanding during AFA’s Leaders Conference in November. The MOU cements the bond that existed between the two groups and underscores a shared commitment to developing and …
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
What to do instead of tossing those holiday leftovers that were “leftover” too long. Consider composting practices and the gift that keeps on giving. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Are there some Thanksgiving leftovers that will stick around in the refrigerator too long? Experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences suggest you …
Is that Pop-Up Turkey Doneness Device Totally Trustworthy?
Many frozen turkeys come with a handy pop-up device to tell you when that turkey is done. How reliable and how safe is that device? Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has today’s This Land Of Ours report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
Results are out for the American Farm Bureau Federation‘s annual survey for Thanksgiving meal costs, so what might consumers on average pay at the grocery stores this year? Rod Bain has more coming up on This Land of Ours. Are you still doing your Thanksgiving meal shopping? If so, you may be pleased to find that prices are a little …
Turkey Industry Less Dependent on Holiday Whole Bird Sales
Why Thanksgiving isn’t quite as vital as it used to be for the turkey industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The turkey industry is less dependent on holiday whole bird sales these days. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam explains. “The turkey industry has diversified in terms of providing more products, either in the sense of ground turkey …