The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued determinations on groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) for 17 non-critically overdrafted basins. Guided by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), the DWR evaluates…
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
An easier way to legally get your Christmas tree from a national forest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For several years, the Forest Service has offered Christmas…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
In a significant move to aid farmers impacted by natural disasters in 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a relief program worth over $3 billion. Eligible producers…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…space requirements for poultry, ensuring access to the outdoors with soil and vegetation. Living conditions for livestock must allow natural behaviors like stretching and scratching, with proper bedding to maintain…
Speaker Johnson a ‘Real Win for Cattle Producers’
…some of whom shouted back at him. He continued despite the shouts from the audience. “The climate is changing. The climate is changing. But is it because of the natural…
Details of Household Food Security Report
A look at household food insecurity in the U.S. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Alexa from Pixabay USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Wednesday issued its…
Senator Cramer: The Clean Water Act Definitions Remain Muddy
This image from the amicus brief of the Idaho Conservation League shows that the wetlands on the Sacketts’ property are connected to the wetland across the road and the lake…
EPA Herbicide Strategy Disappoints Ag Community
…instead of specific requirements. Farmers, however, fear the proposal is too prescriptive, making it challenging and expensive to implement conservation practices tailored to specific regions or crop types. The American…
Student Leaders Prepping for National FFA Convention
…from industry leaders, motivational speakers, and many other guests. Members will get to discuss their agricultural projects on the new Student Showcase Stage. Service will be front and center at…
Arizona Governor Loses Members of Water Policy Council
…also chairs the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water, expressed concerns about the council rubber-stamping progressive environmental goals and accused it of having a radical agenda that could…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-25-23
…applying for the agriculture conservation easement program, and some key numbers in the USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
PPP Loans Provided Billions to U.S. Farm Sector in 2020
How much pandemic help did farmers get? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Researchers at USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) estimate that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided…
New Rules and Standards to Impact Ag Businesses
Agricultural businesses are looking at a variety of new rules and requirements that are going to require time and resources. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger…
Rural Cooperative Month
…focuses on business cooperatives and their vital role in rural economies. Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal provides various examples of rural business cooperatives and how they serve customers…