…land.” The Farm to School Grants are competitively available to eligible schools, state and local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, agricultural producers, and non-profit entities. Funds may be used for training,…
Homemade Organic Pest Control
…for you garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Homemade Organic Pest Control Ever wonder what farmers did hundreds of years ago to keep critters at bay? We…
Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For
…the watch for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For Bean leaf infested with aphids – Aphis craccivora There are many garden…
How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how to deal with a garden pest that is known to wipe out tomato crops. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Harvest / Storage Tips for Summer Squash
…up on This Land of Ours. Harvest / Storage Tips for Summer Squash As you check your plants daily, it’s best to harvest summer squash (yellow or zucchini) when small…
Celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month
…up on This Land of Ours. This may surprise you, but June is National Turkey Lovers’ Month! You might think this would be designated for the month of November, since…
Farmers Set to Attend the NFU Beginning Farmers Institute
…the challenges beginning farmers will face in their careers, including business planning, access to capital, land acquisition, marketing, and many more. Participants in this year’s class come from a wide…
Celebrating National Bourbon Day
Cathy Isom has you celebrating the official spirit of America, after your day is over, of course. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. June 14th is National Bourbon…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Buoyed by Senate Farm Bill Vote
…Committee. Low commodity prices, rising interest rates and an uncertain future for exports hang heavy over America’s farm and ranch land. But today’s vote means light on the horizon. We…
Celebrating National Weed Your Garden Day
…a little more time appreciating your garden today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. June 13th is National Weed Your Garden Day. So pull out those garden gloves…
Celebrating National Red Rose Day
Cathy Isom fills us in about why we are honoring the flower that is a symbol of love and romance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. June 12th…
Farm Bureau Hails District Court WOTUS Decision
…to hire a team of lawyers and consultants to perform many ordinary farming practices on their land. EPA should ditch this rule for good and replace it with a proposal…
Celebrating National Corn on the Cob Day
…up on This Land of Ours. Monday, June 11th is National Corn on the Cob Day. Since it’s now picnic season, there’s no better time than to source this summer…
Agri View: Staggering Food Waste
…cropland in America. If you want scary figures, it takes about 4 trillion gallons of water to irrigate that amount of land. Fruits and vegetables were wasted most. Then came…