…coming up on This Land of Ours. Healthy food in school-provided lunches has long been a topic of concern for parents at one elementary school in Arvada, Colorado. That’s…
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
…Siemen is a fourth‐generation family farmer and owner of Prime Land Farm in Harbor Beach, in Michigan’s Thumb region. He testified on behalf of his cooperative, Michigan Milk Producers Association,…
Cauliflower at Center Plate
Cathy Isom has us craving the vegetable that’s moving from boring side dish to center plate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gone are the…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…sell land, livestock and equipment to pay the tax, or risk losing the farm or ranch,” Wenger said. “It is immoral that some families have been forced to sell or…
Are You Ready for the Migration of Hummingbirds
Cathy Isom lets us know when we can expect the migration of hummingbirds again, and how to keep them around. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
Soggy Fields slow Start of Rice Planting
…market year such as this, he said “it’s not a bad option to have.” He already knows he won’t be able to plant 50 percent of his acreage—land in the…
Organic Wine Study-Price or Taste?
…us wine lovers aren’t willing to pay more for that bottle, even if it’s labeled organic. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Organic agriculture around the world…
Ag Lender Survey: Farm Profitability Down, Commodity Prices Top Concern
…Lenders also expressed concerns about land values. Nearly half of the respondents (47 percent) indicated lower land values in 2016, and slightly more than half (56 percent) expect further declines…
2017 P.I.E. Program Tour Dates Set
…efficiency and improve yields and fiber quality by: 1) gaining new perspectives in such fundamental practices as land preparation, planting, fertilization, pest control, irrigation and harvesting; and 2) observing diverse…
Olive Oil for More Than Cooking or Eating
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Olive oil is amazing as a salad dressing; to use for sautéing vegetables and garlic and just about any favorite culinary…
International Trade and Deforestation: Potential Policy Effects via a Global Economic Model
…South American and Southeast Asian countries have emerged as major exporters of “forest-risk” commodities (primarily beef, palm oil, soybeans, and forest products), often produced on newly deforested land. This land…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…between working landscapes and conservation.” Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the Leopold Conservation Award inspires other landowners by example and provides a visible forum where farmers, ranchers…
If Weeds Could Talk What Would They Tell Us?
…This Land of Ours. In our lawns and gardens, weeds come and go, grow, get pulled or cut down and then pop up and grow again. But if…
National Arbor Day
Cathy Isom tells us about the National holiday dedicated to planting and caring for some of the Earth’s greatest treasures. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every last…