If you were pondering what vegetables to plant, Cathy Isom is here to help. Cathy lets you know the vegetables to plant now so they’ll be ready when you want them …
Hydroponics Advantages – Disadvantages
Cathy Isom gives us the pros and cons of Hydroponics, and why we shouldn’t do away with soil just yet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hydroponics Advantages …
Plant Now for Fall Harvest
Cathy Isom fills us in about some things to plant right now for the Fall harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plant Now for Fall Harvest Now that …
Reasons to Buy Local
Cathy Isom has some important reasons why you should buy local when it comes to your favorite produce. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Reasons to Buy Local …
Small Container Gardening
Container gardening is an excellent way to grow your vegetables. Cathy Isom gives has some tips about growing your own food in small spaces. That’s coming up on This Land …
USDA Calls for Nominations for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill vacancies expiring in 2017 on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). FVIAC, administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, …
Easy Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Pots
Cathy Isom has some easy fruits and veggies we can grow in pots. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Easy Fruits and Veggies to Grow in Pots Let’s face …
Chlorine Dioxide Pouches Can Make Produce Safer and Reduce Spoilage
A small plastic pouch, half the size of a credit card, could soon make the nation’s produce safer by killing off pathogens that make people sick. The pouch, developed with …
Growing Veggies by Vertical Gardening
If you enjoy growing your own veggies, Cathy Isom tells you why vertical gardening is the way to grow. She also clues you in on how to do it without …
Research on Pests and Beneficial Species Funding from USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced 21 grants totaling $7.6 million for research to help manage pests and beneficial species that affect …
Picking Your Produce in a Grocery Store Farm
Instead of going to the field to pick your vegetables, herbs or spices, what about the grocery store? Cathy Isom tells us about the company that wants to put a farm …
Agri View: Raising a Newly Improved Potato
Everett Griner talks about the scientist working on producing a newly improved potato in today’s Agri View. Raising a Newly Improved Potato Now if we rated vegetables for quality, health, …
Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh
Cathy Isom has some tips about how to keep your fruits and veggies fresher, longer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh There is nothing …
Agri View: Chemical Challenge to Control Insects
Everett Griner talks about controlling insects and pests is a challenge without the use of chemicals in today’s Agri View. Chemical Challenge to Control Insects Farmers use a lot of …