…your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Slugs are slimy but tough-skinned terrestrial mollusks typically lack a shell and secrete mucus for protection. But they can be…
Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers
…(FRPP) Agreements under the Agricultural Land Easement (ALE) component of ACEP Partnership agreements under the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Program (WREP) component of ACEP-Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) Watershed operations agreements with…
Celebrating National Walnut Day
Continuing the National Holiday of foods, Cathy Isom has us recognizing a nutty holiday. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Every year on May 17th, America recognizes the…
Celebrating National Love a Tree Day
…on This Land of Ours. Today is Love a Tree Day! And there are so many reasons why we would want to love and celebrate these wonderful earthly gifts that…
Celebrating National Asparagus Month
…on This Land of Ours. May is National Asparagus Month. These delicious spears of the lily family can be enjoyed from breakfast to a bedtime snack. Fresh from the garden,…
Fast Blooming Spring Flowers
Springtime brings spring flowers. Today, Cathy Isom tells us all about the spring flowers that will bloom the fastest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Nothing says Spring…
Wood Fireplace Ashes for Your Vegetable Garden
…your fireplace can help your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When cleaning out the wood stove or fireplace in your home, consider using the ashes left…
Senate Ag Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Farmer Veteran Legislation
…to make risk management tools more affordable, expand access to land and capital, and prioritize training for veterans. The legislation expands support to all new veterans who may have existing…
Self-Seeding Plants for Your Vegetable and Herb Garden
…tips about the crops that like to replant themselves. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Crops that replant themselves are a bonus for the novice gardeners. Some of…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
…employs the practices common to the region. The hypothetical farm is 45 contiguous acres of rented land, with raspberries being planted on 42 acres. Each crop harvest is three months…
Saving Tomato Seeds for Next Year’s Garden
…for next year’s garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’ve never done it before, or want to try your luck at it for next year, here’s…
Co-ops Support California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…Dairy Farmers of America and Land O’Lakes, Inc., announced their shared support of the proposal this week. In a joint statement, the three cooperatives said they “believe the proposal will…
NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
…can best help monarch butterflies while also addressing other natural resource concerns on their land. Specific types of conservation practices that benefit monarch butterflies can also aid honey bees as…
Spring Vegetables from Garden to Kitchen
Cathy Isom fills you in about some of the fresh Spring vegetables that should be a staple in your kitchen. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spring is…