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My Daughter's Birthday Today.
Why do I write this blog? She was born over a quarter century ago and has made me proud every day. The world she is inheriting has many...
bob waun
Apr 5, 20231 min read
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China wants more Pork.
The recent trend of Chinese investors buying up US farmland has raised concerns among farmers and government officials in the United...
bob waun
Apr 1, 20232 min read
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Farmland Prices in 2023 and beyond
In recent years, the US agricultural sector has been booming, with farm land prices steadily increasing year after year. However, the...
bob waun
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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Higher Land Prices. Why?
In recent years, there has been a trend of wealthy individuals and foreign investors buying up American farmland. This has raised...
bob waun
Mar 28, 20232 min read
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Bugs. Killing them...
It's important to note that while pesticides are widely used in agriculture to protect crops from pests and disease, they can also have...
bob waun
Mar 28, 20232 min read
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Mining. Not Crypto, the real stuff.
Remediating Former Mining Lands: Methods and Success Stories Mining activities can cause severe damage to the environment, including soil...
bob waun
Mar 27, 20233 min read
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Wetlands. Yep. Swamps Lives Matter.
Protecting Wetlands: Why It Matters and What You Can Do Wetlands are often referred to as the "kidneys of the landscape" due to their...
bob waun
Mar 26, 20232 min read
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Shade Trees. Your legacy?
Conservation easements are legal agreements between landowners and land trusts or government agencies that limit the use and development...
bob waun
Mar 25, 20232 min read
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Dust Bowl.
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was one of the most devastating ecological disasters in the history of the United States. The combination of...
bob waun
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Desertification of our Soil: Why should you care?
Desertification of farmland is a growing problem in many parts of the world. It is a process whereby fertile soil loses its nutrients,...
bob waun
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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Regenerative Ag
Regenerative Agriculture: The Future of Farming Regenerative agriculture is a method of farming that seeks to rebuild soil health,...
bob waun
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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The Bread Basket to the World: Drought?
The American West has a long history of agriculture, from the native peoples who practiced agriculture for thousands of years to the...
bob waun
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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Sorghum. What?
Sorghum is a cereal grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is one of the most important food crops in the world, with...
bob waun
Mar 19, 20232 min read
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Need Wheat. Why?
Wheat has a long and fascinating history in agriculture. It's one of the most important crops in the world, providing food and nutrition...
bob waun
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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Sunflowers. Take another look?
Sunflowers are not just a pretty face - they also have incredible phytoremediation benefits. Phytoremediation is the process of using...
bob waun
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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