…domestic production of corn as part of its broad goal of food self-sufficiency. The ag minister says up to seven million hectares—or 17.3 million acres—of land would be needed for…
Obama Administration Finishing Many Regulations
…regulate methane emissions from existing oil and gas infrastructure. Also, the Bureau of Land Management’s major rule on leases for wind and solar projects on federal land is expected before…
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Black Friday
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Odd Turkey Facts
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Food Safety Tips
Cathy Isom has five food safety tips you need to know before starting to cook that holiday meal. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Food Safety Tips Here…
Changes to Improve the Prevented Planting Program
…prevented planting payment is made to compensate for the producer’s pre-planting costs generally incurred in preparation for planting the crop. These costs can include purchase of machinery, land rent, fertilizer,…
Cost of Thanksgiving Meal
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Stuffing, Outside of the Bird
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One of Three Major U.S. Drought Areas Will Improve
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Farmland Prices May Drop 20 Percent
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First Organic Grower to be President of Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau
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Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…Foundation is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to working with private landowners across North America to advance ethical and scientifically sound land management practices that benefit the environment. www.sandcountyfoundation.org ABOUT…
How Much Turkey to Buy
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