…our land and water, to expanding local food economies, this Farm Bill is a major bipartisan victory.” The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 provides certainty and predictability for producers across…
Farm Bureau Files Brief Supporting Water Rule Opponents
…Clean Water Act regulatory authority to cover small and isolated land and water features. According to the brief, the 2015 rule “reads the term navigable out of the [Clean Water…
Celebrating June as Mango Month
…your hands on this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For the whole month of June we shall celebrate the almighty Mango. After all, they are one…
Celebrating National Fruit and Vegetable Month
…Land of Ours. June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month. While most of us know that eating more fresh fruits and vegetables are important for good health, it’s also…
Celebrating National Gardening Exercise Day
…gardens across America today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every year on June 6th is National Gardening Exercise Day. A day when we are all encouraged to…
Last Chance to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…I encourage producers to respond online or to send in their paper form today.” The questionnaire needs to be completed by everyone who received a form – including landowners who…
Celebrating National Veggie Burger Day
Veggie Burger Pixabay Cathy Isom continues with delicious foods by celebrating a protein-packed sandwich that combines flavor and plant plower. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Tuesday June…
Celebrating National Cheese Day
…Land of Ours. June 4th is National Cheese Day. There are many food holidays that are dedicated to dishes with cheese. Today we honor only cheese. It’s an ancient food…
Farm and Biofuel Coalition Demands that EPA Account for Lost Volumes
…Court to uphold the RFS as the law of the land,” said ACE CEO Brian Jennings. “These lost volumes are having a negative effect on the nation’s corn growers at…
Agri View: Technology and Agriculture
…land to produce 100 bushels of wheat. Now all of this was considered ‘farm technology’ in its time. So, remember, technology on the farm has been around just about as…
USDA Resumes Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
…private lands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Eligible farmers, ranchers, and private landowners can sign up at their…
Celebrating National Olive Day
Cathy Isom gives us a bit of history and tells us the best way of celebrating one of the world’s oldest fruits. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Liquid Fertilizer Made From Waste
…own fertilizer out of household waste. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Take a look around your kitchen and chances are you already have the right ingredients to…
Celebrating National Water a Flower Day
…on This Land of Ours. Today is National Water a Flower Day. While it’s still unknown who invented or created this day. It is a great reminder to pay some…