…Commodities and Risk Management. National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson joined a panel of industry leaders to testify on behalf of NFU’s nearly 200,000 members who are currently facing…
Protecting Bloom from Spring Freeze
Keeping freeze damage away from fruit trees and plants in early spring vary from commercial orchards to backyard gardeners. Cathy Isom tells us how to protect fruit buds and blossoms…
Spring Fruit Blossoms
The earlier a tree fruit or berry variety buds and blossoms, the more exposed it is to potential early spring freeze damage. Cathy Isom gives us a bit of information…
Baseball Dogs
When you think Baseball you might also be thinking hot dogs! Cathy Isom tells us the number of hot dogs baseball fans will consume this season. That’s coming up on…
Unique Gardens
People are finding unique ways to grow their own food. Cathy Isom tells us about surprising places and spaces where gardens seem to be popping up more and more these…
Climate Change a Good Thing for Wine?
Scientists are learning that climate change may actually be producing better wine. Cathy Isom tells us how climate change could be a good thing for wine lovers. That’s coming up…
National Beer Day
It was on this day, back in 1933 that President Franklin Roosevelt took the first step toward ending Prohibition. Cathy Isom tells us more about celebrating one of the world’s…
Keyhole Garden
If you live in a small space you can still have a garden that thrives with vegetables, flowers, plants, herbs and more. Cathy Isom has the garden ideal for small…
Local Food Market
Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U-S agricultural production. Cathy Isom tells us why you may be seeing a lot more “locally…
Backyard Chicks
…Isom gives us some hints on raising baby chicks to backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Backyard Chicks From: Backyard Chickens.com How To Raise Backyard Chickens…
Homegrown Strawberries
…are perennial plants. Today Cathy Isom gives us some insight about growing our own strawberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Homegrown Strawberries The Ins and Outs of…
Healthier Shopping
Can shoppers in a supermarket be nudged to buy healthier foods, for example, buying items for a complete meal with all of the food groups? Cathy Isom tells us how…
Produce in the Checkout Aisle
…moving fresh produce to the supermarket checkout aisle? Cathy Isom has that story ahead on This Land of Ours. Produce in the Checkout Aisle From: Forbes Grocery Stores Taking More…
NFU to Survey on 2014 Farm Bill Policies
…that support family farmers and ranchers and the communities where they live,” explained NFU President Roger Johnson. “After the review, we will be able to better gauge the effectiveness of…