Dog Searches for Bed Bugs In today’s segment on bed bugs, Cathy Isom has information on the four-legged approach experts are using to deal with a pesky insect infestation. Bed…
Bed Bugs – Part 1
Illustration of the bed bug life cycle In the first of this series, Cathy Isom tells us what experts say is to blame for the return of this pesky insect….
Food Safety Questions & Answers at your Fingertips
Have you ever wondered how long to cook the turkey or if you can you leave chili out for hours after turning off the crock pot? Today Cathy Isom lets…
Life Balance in the Summertime
Summer is a busy time of year – especially for families. But it can also be a stressful time for the adults. Today Cathy Isom has some tips on how…
An Early Warning System for Avian Influenza
Cathy Isom tells us how officials are setting up what could be called an early warning system for avian influenza. Bird Flu Warning…
Farmer’s Markets Doing More Business in More Places
USDA has declared this week National Farmer’s Market Week. Cathy Isom tells us about the sales figures and the number of U.S. farmer’s markets on the rise. Farmer’s Markets…
Farmer to Farmer Network – A Communications Link
Cathy Isom tells us about a new way for Farmers to share ideas and learn from each other. Farmer Networks…
Avian Flu Vaccine
The Pros and Cons of using Avian Flu Vaccine on U-S Flocks. Cathy Isom has more on the development of this vaccine. Bird Flu Vaccine…
Preparing For Another Bird Flu Problem This Fall
Cathy Isom tells us how government officials and the poultry industry are preparing for another bird flu problem this fall. Preparing for bird flu…
Bird Flu Causing Roller-Coaster Price Effect
Cathy Isom tells us how avian influenza is still causing a roller coaster price effect in the egg industry from farm to retail. Bird flu Egg Prices…
Preparing for the Possible Return of Avian Flu
Today Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA is getting ready for a bird flu worst case scenario. Prepare foeBird Flu…
USDA and NASA Expand Efforts in Space and on Earth
Space satellite orbiting the earth. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA and NASA are using satellites to better monitor soil moisture and…
Who Can Farmers Talk To in Tough Financial Times?
Today Cathy Isom fills us in on who farmers should talk to – and where to go first – when facing tough financial times. Farmers’ Finances…
Women Ag Network
There is a new tool connecting women in agriculture. Cathy Isom tells us what it is and how it works. Women Ag Network The USDA has created an e-mail…