…will provide $9 million to help states, local governments or other qualified partners develop wetland mitigation banks that restore, create, or enhance wetland ecosystems, broadening the conservation options available to…
21 Groundwater Basins Identified as Critically Overdrafted
…land subsidence, in addition to chronically lowered groundwater levels. As a result, those basins and subbasins fall under the earliest deadlines required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Under…
Pet Emergency Plan
The plan for your pet in case of a major weather emergency. Cathy Isom has more. This Land of Ours – Pet Emergency Plan In the event of a major…
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…way to better monitor how their crops are grown, Orrey says, farmers are able to use inputs — like water, or fertilizer — as efficiently as possible on their land….
Farmer Feedback Survey
Photo by luxomedia What the American Farm Bureau Federation wants to know about a handful of Ag Department programs through a farmer feedback survey. That’s coming up on This Land…
Keeping Pets Safe During Winter
A warning for pet owners. The wintertime hazards to watch for when heading outdoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Land of Ours – Winter Pet Safe…
National Peanut Butter Day
Celebrating a classic American food and lunchtime staple. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Sunday, January 24th, is National Peanut Butter Day. And there’s a pretty good…
Consumer Nutrition
The growing trend in connecting the food consumer with producers. And why humans aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Land…
President Vetoes Resolution of Disapproval of WOTUS
…Philip Ellis said this is a clear indication the President does not understand the role America’s cattle producers, land owners and state governments play in preserving our natural resources. “We…
The Western View: Sagebrush Rebellion, Act 2
…movement to privatize public land. Ammon Bundy is a cattleman whose family uses public land, and he believes the land should be turned over to citizens such as him, and…
Agritourism Growing Support
How more local and state organizations, and private industries, are noticing the economic impacts of Agritourism. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This Land of Ours – Agritourism…
Agri View: Agriculture Productivity
…purchased services) use increasing and labor/land input use decreasing. The output mix has changed as well, with crop production growing faster than livestock production. See the ERS report,Agricultural Productivity Growth…
USDA Microloans Help Purchase Land and Improve Property
Producers, including beginning and underserved farmers, have a new option to gain access to land. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will…
Agri View: Biofuel Big Business
…vehicles include Toyota/Lexus, Audi/Porsche/Volkswagen, Honda/Acura, Jaguar, and Land Rover. Together with the Detroit Three, these manufactures have produced approximately 72 percent of the vehicles sold in 2015. When flex-fuel vehicles…