Land

VIDEO 6 days ago

Farmer says China buying US land is a ‘national security’ issue

Fourth generation farmer Andrew Leimgruber discusses the ramifications of China’s purchasing of U.S. farmland on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

VIDEO April 4

Trump admin announces new oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America

Interior Sec. Doug Burgum discusses the Department of Interior’s first new oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America and the Trump administration's energy agenda on ‘Fox & Friends.’

VIDEO March 24, 2024

The country that controls our food supply, they control us: Gov. Kristi Noem

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem discusses the threat posed by China, their ownership of U.S. farmland, and the safety of U.S. food.

Arizona March 19, 2024

Feds propose management plan for historic recreation area in Nevada and Arizona

The National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration have proposed a plan to establish and protect Lake Mead's National Recreation Area's resources without compromising aviation safety.

Georgia March 5, 2024

Federal agency asserts water rights in Georgia wildlife refuge as proposed mine nears approval

Before a mine near a Georgia wildlife refuge was approved, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it cannot divert water from the swamp if it would harm the protective habitat.

Arizona March 4, 2024

10-year legal battle rages between Native Americans and mining interests over sacred land atop copper deposit

A years long legal dispute surrounding a piece of national forest in Arizona continues. Native Americans consider it sacred, and a mining group wants the copper beneath it.

Oregon February 26, 2024

Oregon lawmakers consider changing beloved anti-urban sprawl law to fight housing crisis

As Oregon faces a housing shortage and rising homelessness, lawmakers are considering a bill to alter the growth boundaries on cities to prevent urban sprawl and preserve nature.

Republicans February 7, 2024

Republicans unveil effort barring China, Russia from buying US land

FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans introduced legislation to prohibit Chinese, Russian, North Korean and Iranian nationals from investing in U.S. real estate amid a rise in such purchases.

Republicans February 6, 2024

GOP lawmaker calls for hearing on ‘disturbing’ efforts to allow foreign ownership of public lands

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., is demanding a top House financial panel hold a hearing to examine attempts from progressives to allow private ownership of public land.

Georgia January 31, 2024

Georgia bill to facilitate return of marshlands to private citizens advances

The GA House Judiciary Committee approved a bill making it easier to prove private ownership of marshlands granted to Georgia settlers centuries ago.

Nevada January 24, 2024

Great Basin tribes campaign to get sacred Nevada site protected, named national monument

Native American tribes of the Great Basin are lobbying the government to make Bahsahwahbee, a desert oasis in Nevada, into a national monument to commemorate past massacres at the site.

National Security January 19, 2024

Biden admin failing to track Chinese ownership of US farmland: govt watchdog

The Department of Agriculture is failing to properly track foreign investment in agricultural land, leaving the nation's food security vulnerable, a watchdog agency found.

VIDEO November 18, 2023

John Boyd Jr. calls upon Americans to support farmers and not fake meat

National Black Farmers Association President and Virginia farmer John Boyd Jr. discusses the impact to farmers as Bill Gates and Chinese entities buy up U.S. farmland.

Georgia November 17, 2023

In Georgia, efforts to federally protect section of Ocmulgee River take a step forward

The National Park Service submitted to Congress a study on whether the Ocmulgee River corridor in central Georgia meets the criteria to be managed as a national park and preserve.

Nebraska November 13, 2023

Nebraska, Iowa congressional delegations back plan to return undeveloped federal land to Winnebago Tribe

Nebraska and Iowa's congressional delegations have declared their support for legislation that would return undeveloped federal land to the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.

Joe Biden August 9, 2023

Biden ripped for latest 'land grab' blocking key energy, agriculture development

Industry groups and local stakeholders ripped President Biden after he designated about a million acres used by miners and cattle ranchers as a national monument.

Los Angeles July 11, 2023

California officials waiting for 12 homes to fall into canyon after massive landslide

Officials in Los Angeles County said they are waiting for several homes to crash into a canyon after a landslide.

Maine July 6, 2023

Tribal sovereignty push flops in Maine as Gov. Mills' veto of key legislation stands

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills' veto of a bill championed by tribal sovereignty advocates will remain in place after lawmakers failed to override it.

Joe Biden June 10, 2023

Native American tribe plans protests, considers suing Biden admin over oil-leasing crackdown

EXCLUSIVE: The Navajo Nation's president is warning that his tribe could soon take legal action against the Biden administration for its recent oil-drilling crackdown.

Arizona May 1, 2023

Tucson, Arizona, to return ancestral land to indigenous nation

Arizona’s Tucson City Council unanimously approved a measure to give back more than 10 acres of ancestral land to the Tohono O'odham Nation.

New Mexico April 3, 2023

Albuquerque announces property swap with state of New Mexico in hopes of solving land-use issues

The state of New Mexico announced a property swap with the city of Albuquerque in hopes of solving land use issues. The city's mayor believes the deal is a win-win for both parties.

Energy March 22, 2023

Republicans press Biden admin on its false oil, gas permitting claims

A coalition of GOP lawmakers is demanding answers from a top Biden official after the administration quietly admitted its oft-used fossil fuel permitting figure was inaccurate.

Environment March 21, 2023

Biden interior secretary chokes up while talking about importance of bison for Native Americans

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland became emotional during a speech Tuesday highlighting her agency's work restoring American bison populations to tribal and ancestral lands.

Iowa March 8, 2023

Iowa Republican unveils legislation to protect rural land from China, other foreign adversaries

A GOP member of the House Agriculture Committee introduced legislation Wednesday that would prohibit Chinese investors from making rural land purchases in the U.S.

Virginia February 26, 2023

Virginia Gov. Youngkin rings death knell on CCP buying American land near military sites

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he will sign a bill that will prevent the Chinese Communist Party from buying farmland in the state, including near the Pentagon.

Wisconsin February 8, 2023

WI Gov. Tony Evers wants to make it harder for the purchasing of land to be blocked by state Legislature

Wisconsin's governor wants it to be harder for the purchasing of land by the state or conservation groups to be blocked by the GOP-controlled legislature.

Digital Originals December 27, 2022

Farmer predicts worse food shortages, higher prices in 2023 amid inflation, drought, interests rate hikes

Stephanie Nash, a fourth-generation dairy farmer, predicts drought, supply chain issues and rising interest rates could spell an even worse 2023 for farmers.

LIFESTYLE November 16, 2022

Utah horse returns home to owner after 8 years of running with wild mustangs: 'It’s a miracle'

After running with wild mustangs in Utah for eight years, a horse is reunited with its owner thanks to the community and the work of the Bureau Land Management of Utah.

Democrats September 29, 2022

Republicans slam Dems for abruptly postponing key hearing where Interior secretary set to testify

The GOP leader on the Natural Resources Committee, wrote to his Democratic colleague Thursday, slamming a decision to postpone Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's testimony.

Illinois September 19, 2022

2 Illinois sites renamed under new national policy to remove derogatory term towards Native American women

Two different sites in Illinois were renamed due to a new policy that is removing a racist term for a Native American woman "squaw" from federal land.