…opened their Seeds for Bees program where producers can get cover crop seed and training for free to try out on their land. Director of Pollinator Programs Billy Synk said…
Flowers to Plant That Attract Hummingbirds
…a tasty meal. Planting flowers that attract Hummingbirds is a smart idea because when Hummingbirds find a “friendly” landscape, they will return year after year. Additionally, if your landscaping provides…
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
One thing everything living thing on the planet needs is water. Cathy Isom lets you know how often you should be watering your plants. That’s coming up on This Land…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…innovators, and creators, and entrepreneurs rather than against them,” said Secretary Perdue. “We have the ability here at USDA, through our land grant universities and our extension service, to get…
Keeping a Popular House Plant Healthy and Happy
…a popular house plant healthy and happy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keeping a Popular House Plant Healthy and Happy Spider plants have been popular house plants…
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
…This Land of Ours. Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats Pickling is a food preservation method where it creates a safe environment for foods to become overly ripe and…
Western View: The Rise and Fall of Wupatki
…chatter and laughter echo through time to bounce off the walls of their homes and kivas, reminds us we are not the first people to make use of this land,…
Growing Wildflowers Attracts Pollinators All Year
Do you want something to grow with little to no upkeep? Cathy Isom explores the reasons why you should grow wildflowers. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Growing…
Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates
Cathy Isom has some great tips about growing perfect peaches even in colder climates. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates Peaches are…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…and allowing permanent easements on Tribal lands; Authorizing that certification of technical service providers be through a qualified non-federal entity; and Requiring that $3 million of funds to implement the…
Drip Irrigation System Ideas You Can Build Yourself
Pinterest You don’t have time to properly water your garden? Cathy Isom has some Do it Yourself Ideas for drip irrigation systems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know about the different types, as well as what is needed for the right fertilizer for the ultimate tomato harvest. That’s coming up on This Land…
Flowering Bushes Add Beauty to Your Garden
…up on This Land of Ours. If you like the idea of adding flowering bushes to your property, here are a few that you should consider. Rose of Sharon Rose…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…CRP runs from June 3 to August 23. “Agricultural producers with expiring CRP contracts have set aside land to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife and…