Cathy Isom has suggestions about some mulch plants beneficial for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It’s important to have mulch plants in the garden. They…
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
…has been established by the Center for Land-Based Learning (CLBL) as a means to increase the number of young people who are prepared to take on managerial roles on the…
Popular Flowers for Valentine’s Day
Cathy Isom has a few good suggestions for the most popular flowers, besides roses, to give to your loved ones on Valentine’s Day. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Medicinal Plant Could Nip Cold and Flu Symptoms
Tis the season for cold and flu. Cathy Isom tells you why you need one medicinal plant in your life. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Every year…
Agri View: Pine Beetle Outbreak
…an outbreak in Mississippi. The tiny little bug will attack in great numbers. Although they do more damage in our national forest land, they cost more to private landowners. They…
Celebrating National Plum Pudding Day
Cathy Isom tells us why today is a great day for celebrating a mouth watering treat that has nothing to do with its name! That’s coming up on This Land…
NCC Survey Suggests U.S. Producers to Plant 13.1 Million Acres of Cotton in 2018
…(see table below) Upland cotton intentions are 12.8 million acres, up 3.8 percent from 2017, while extra-long staple (ELS) intentions of 254,000 acres represent a 1.0 percent increase. The survey…
NRCS Specialist Returns from Retirement to Assist Wildfire Relief Efforts
…individuals affected by the fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties, “working with grape growers and wineries, working with conservation measures to help protect agricultural land from the coming winter rains.”…
Farm Bureau Asks Court to Block Obama WOTUS Rule
…will be ‘dry land’ one day and a ‘water’ the next.” AFBF filed the request for a preliminary injunction to avoid widespread uncertainty and legal risk for farmers and ranchers…
Celebrating National Pizza Day
…Land of Ours. In case you’re still trying to figure out what’s for dinner tonight, allow me to offer this suggestion. Today is National Pizza day, celebrated every year on…
Food Apps to Cut Down on Food Waste
Cathy Isom lets you know how your smartphone could help cut down on food waste. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A shocking 40 percent of wasted food…
Other Uses for Coffee Grounds in Your Garden
…Land of Ours. Coffee grounds and gardening go together naturally. Whether you are composting with coffee grounds or using used coffee grounds around the yard, you will find that coffee…
Fertilize Your Garden with Coffee Grounds
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about why you should use coffee grinds to fertilize your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many benefits…
Farmers National Company Reports Increase in Land Listings, Price
…optimism has increased as has the bidding for quality cropland. Meanwhile, continued low interest rates are helping create a demand for ag land as a long-term investment for individuals and…