…favorable. Even as the 2018 drought in the Midwest continues to cast a shadow over this year’s harvest amidst the tariff battles, some respondent’s comments were positive declaring President Trump…
The Western View: World’s Only Corn Palace
…born to promote the region but became a gathering place where neighbors could enjoy a fall festival to celebrate the end of the crop season and its harvest. The Palace…
Concerns Growing over USDA Reorganization
…Housing Assistance Council counters that the main customers to the Economic Research Service are congressional members and staff, USDA policy officials, and researchers at rural-focused groups, many of which are…
Agri View: Sunflowers – a Different Crop
…hybrid sunflower planting seed are produced in California. The sunflower plant does not require a lot of water. The roots grow deep. Harvest is generally before the hottest part of…
How to Grow Your Own Horseradish
…can be harvested throughout the summer growing season, the horseradish roots begin to store and fatten up in the early fall for an autumn harvest. Two or three plants is…
Almond Update: Reducing Dust Starts with Planning
Harvest is fast approaching and reducing dust during the process should be on the minds of almond growers. The Almond Board of California has done a lot of research into…
Preparing Your Garden for Winter Planting
…to do to prepare for your winter harvest is to make sure to prep the soil so that it doesn’t freeze on your winter crops. Use a thick later of…
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know what you should think about planting now to get your garden ready for winter’s harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting for…
Poultry Facilities Recognized for Safety Performance
…Perdue Farms Accomac, VA – Processing Trion, GA – Hatchery Monterey, TN – Further Processing Perry, GA Harvest – Processing Beaver Dam, KY Cromwell – Processing Perry, GA – Cook…
When to Harvest Meyer Lemons
Cathy Isom completes her series by giving us the right time to harvest Meyer Lemons and what to use them for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When…
Growing Meyer Lemon Trees Indoors
…branches are very common. These should be pruned away immediately. Tomorrow we look into when to harvest Meyer Lemons, and some of the best uses for them. I’m Cathy Isom……
Farm Futures Releases Crop Production Survey
The growing season has been wide and varied for America’s corn and soybean crops. Harvest seems to be on track for good, but not great yields. That’s according to a…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
…This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov….
Growing Elderberries, and How to Utilize Them
…the berries get large enough to begin dropping on the stem, they are ready to harvest, and sometimes, the race with the birds proves the largest challenge. I’m Cathy Isom……