There were fewer dairy herds in 2022. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A USDA report says roughly six percent of U.S. dairy farms quit milking cows in…
Full Allocations for California Water Projects
…families in the San Joaquin Valley,” said Jose Gutierrez, Westlands Water District interim general manager. “This water supply will assist growers in Westlands with putting the land to work to…
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Open to Public
You can be part of the process of creating new dietary guidelines. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…is an important trading partner,” Taylor says. “Company representatives from Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are joining us in Amsterdam.” She also says with combined total agricultural…
Ford Phasing Out AM Radios Globally
It’s not just the U.S. that is losing access to AM radio in some vehicles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Brock Wegner on Unsplash Ford…
U.S. Potato Exports Hit $2.1 Billion in 2022
It was a big year for potatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Potato exports reached a record $2.1 billion in sales in 2022. Compared to 2021, volume…
Health Benefits of Gardening
Gardening can be good for you. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. According to the National Garden Bureau, there are several ways gardening is good for us. Here…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
Helping rural towns with renewable energy projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Etienne Girardet on Unsplash U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Xochitl Torres…
Beginning Farm Operations Tend to be in the South and West
There are two regions where new farmers are more concentrated. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beginning farms tend to be more concentrated in Southern and Western States…
Ford Keeping AM Radios in Commercial Vehicles
A major car manufacturer is dropping AM from many new models. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Michael Kauer from Pixabay A new report says Ford…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…climate-smart agriculture, and supporting underserved producers.” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the national landscape, which means we…
April is Invasive Pest and Disease Awareness Month
Increasing awareness of some agricultural pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest The Department of Agriculture Tuesday declared April as 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
Dairy farms around the nation are becoming more efficient. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From parlor to pasture, many advances in dairy farm management are helping drive…
Growth Predicted for Tree Nut Market
A growth spurt is predicted for the tree nut market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new report by Technavio shows the tree nut market is expected…