…livestock production at subsistence and commercial levels. They produce food and cash crops and manage mixed agricultural operations often involving crops, livestock and fish farming. Some researchers note that agricultural…
National Cherry Pie Day
…States is to decorate the crust with ornate pastry patterns. From National Calendar Day.com National Cherry Pie Day Observed annually on February 20th, it is National Cherry Pie Day. This…
Agri View: Drugs, Unsolvable Problem
…was one of the highest in the nation—four times the national homicide average. This crime rate was correlated with regions with low employment and was not entirely dependent on ethnicity….
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
…National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. For more information on registration, housing and the schedule…
National Drink Wine Day
The event to pop the cork and raise your glass to, National Drink Wine Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Drink Wine Day From: National Drink…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…local crop insurance agent for more information about the program. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers or online atwww.rma.usda.gov/tools/agent.html. The sales closing date…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…Are the Major Ag Provisions in TPP? U.S. agricultural production occurs in each of the 50 states, and more than $150 billion worth of agricultural goods get exported. Of that,…
Miss America and Child Nutrition
…This new national competition for schools will encourage children in kindergarten through fifth grade to plant, raise and harvest peas this spring. The contest – including official guidelines and rules…
Record-Breaking 49th Annual World Ag Expo
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Attendees and exhibitors from all over the United States and several countries came to the 49th annual World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center to join…
National Almond Day
They’re Good for your heart. Good for your waistline. And so good, they even have a National Day named after them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…million towards 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. These projects make up the second…
US Chamber of Commerce Joins USDA in Push to Enlist Veterans in Agriculture
…with the Department of Defense to better reach the nearly 200,000 service members transitioning from military service to civilian life each year. Through a career training and counseling program, called…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…Restoration Partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet. “The…
Agri View: El Niño Impact
Everett Griner talks about the damage and expense caused from El Niño in today’s Agri View. El Niño Impact From: NOAA.gov (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) What are El Niño…