…abundant sunshine of the lowlands such as the San Joaquin. Along the way they infilled the plains and mountains, rapidly filling the country with land-hungry settlers. Moapa Valley, looking east…
Backyard Chicken Coop Considerations
Continuing her series on raising backyard chickens, Cathy Isom gives you some important things to consider for your backyard chicken coop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For…
Beef Industry Leaders Release National Framework for Beef Sustainability
…High-Priority Indicators. These include: animal health and well-being, efficiency and yield, employee safety and well-being, land resources, water resources, and air and greenhouse gas emissions. The Public Comment Period will…
Prepare for the Unexpected Raising Backyard Chickens
…raising backyard chicks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raising chicks to backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience. But it can be a daunting one if you’re…
Agri View: What About Pistachios
…of the economy. Most of it goes into nearly 240 acres of land. All of this involves production, labor, and processing. Finally, last year’s crop produced an impact that reached…
Raising Chicks to Backyard Chickens
You are thinking about raising your own chickens for eggs and meat. Cathy Isom has some tips for raising chicks to backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Spring Veggies Perfect for Kids to Grow
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Springtime means gardening for many households, and first time gardening for many household. So, why not make it fun for the whole…
Celebrating National Arbor Day
Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want to pay special attention to trees today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every last Friday in April is the…
Natural Garden Pest Protection
…do it the natural way. Cathy Isom has some tips about protecting your garden from hungry critters. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to our…
Clean 15 Fruits and Veggies of 2018
…a fortune for them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Environmental Working Group, or EWG, identifies fruits and vegetables that have the highest and lowest pesticide residues….
Agri View: Wild Hog Eradication Efforts
…other than on farms and forest land. One thing these Farm Bureau units are doing is devising new trapping methods, and plans. And, holding meetings with farmers to show them…
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…and sold that much, we need to hear from you,” said Hamer. “If you’re a landowner who leases your land to a producer, we need to hear from you. If…
Starting Your Own Beekeeping Operation
…some pointers for you about getting started in the Beekeeping operation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The number of beekeepers in the United States has declined so…
Citrus Peels Have Many Uses
…Land of Ours. The next time you buy oranges, limes, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons, or mandarins, don’t throw away those peels! Pixabay There are so many household uses for those citrus…