…that concern being felt more acutely than in the cotton belt. While the actions of the Chinese and Indian governments continue to hammer cotton markets, threatening the very existence of…
NCBA Urges Swift Action on TPP
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association sent a letter on behalf of its members and state affiliates urging quick passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). NCBA President Tracy Brunner said…
NFU Statement on Proposed Senate GMO Labeling Bill
In response to legislation introduced last week by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., to set up a federal GMO labeling system, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…overseen by the Strategic Growth Council ( sgc.ca.gov/s_salcprogram.php ) and administered by the Department of Conservation, and which supports the protection and sustainable management of California’s agricultural lands through planning…
Agri View: Food Consumption
…developing cancer over the 15-year study period was exactly the same. Lack of Evidence How could that be? For years, the National Cancer Institute has promoted its “Eat 5 to…
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…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…agreement is implemented, tariffs as high as 10% on U.S. cotton exported into Vietnam will be eliminated, and Japan’s “gate price” duty on pork will be reduced by 90%. #2:…
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…
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 Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…(AOWR) project covers parts of the Ozark St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests and adjoining private lands. Most of the forestlands within this project area are increasingly susceptible to stressors…
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…