Smokey Bear

Smokey Bear Through the Decades

Dan Forestry, This Land of Ours

Smokey Bear through the decades. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new public service video salutes our nation’s symbol for wildfire prevention for eighty years of service. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Breakdown of Farm Production Expenditures

Dan Economy, This Land of Ours

A breakdown of farm production expenditures. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s latest look at farm production expenditures in total and by various categories gives insight into the economics of farming around the nation. USDA-NASS Administrator Joseph Parsons says California leads in expenses. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

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The SAF Coalition Welcomes Amazon as a New Member

Dan Biofuels/Energy, This Land of Ours

A big name gets in the sustainable aviation fuel conversation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition announced that Amazon has joined its expanding membership. The tech leader’s inclusion underscores the commitment to advancing SAF as a key element to improve the efficiency and environmental impact of jet fuel, create domestic jobs, and …

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Impacts of Hurricane Debby on Agriculture

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, This Land of Ours

The impacts of Hurricane Debby on agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How have crops and livestock been affected so far by what was Hurricane Debby, and how could its remnants impact ag along its path? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

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China’s Food Self-Sufficiency Plans Hit Weather Snag

Dan General, This Land of Ours

China’s plans for food self-sufficiency aren’t going as expected. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. China’s quest for becoming more food-secure is getting interrupted by extreme weather challenges. Torrential rains and floods have battered most of the nation in recent days and weeks. The South China Morning Post says that’s threatening the productivity of a farming industry that’s …

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Profit Downturn for Global Ag Traders

Dan Economy, Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours

Lower profits for global ag traders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Global bumper harvests, a downturn in crop markets, and slowing demand for farm equipment are shrinking profits and lowering the future outlooks for some of the world’s biggest companies. Farm Policy News says St. Louis-based Bunge posted earnings of $1.73 a share in the second quarter, …

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Ancient and Modern Harvest Festivals of August 1st

Dan Agri-Business, This Land of Ours

August first marks one of the original harvest festivals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether it’s Lughnasadh, Lammas, or Loaf Mass Day, August first is a harvest festival day in many cultures. Starting with the ancient Gaelic cultures of Scottland, Ireland, and Wales, Lugnasadh was celebrated about halfway between the summer solstice and the autumn equinox. It …

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Additional Benefits of Nature

Dan Conservation, Environment, Forestry, This Land of Ours

We may benefit more from nature than previously thought. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Trees and green spaces may do more for us than just helping clean the air we breathe and the water we drink. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …