…of farmers. This program helps landowners provide responsible stewardship of the land that should be taken out of production.” Signed into law by President Reagan in 1985, CRP is one…
The Western View: Puerto Rico
…inland. Those trucks need roads cleared of power lines, trees, and wreckage to move goods where they are needed. The mainland measures about 110 miles by 40 miles. The island…
Celebrate National Taco Day
Cathy Isom has another day to celebrate and fills us in about why taco sales could see a major spike today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrate…
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
…presented with information on good agricultural practices and co-management of natural resources. Soil amendments, wildlife, and land use, along with agricultural water will all be addressed as part of the…
October is National Chili Month
…Land of Ours. October is National Chili Month Every year in October, for the entire month, America celebrates chili. The International Chili Society says that chili was popularized during the…
Methods for Building Fertile Soil
Cathy Isom tells us some of the best ways to build fertile soil for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Methods for Building Fertile Soil Your…
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…such as the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program in the Waste Discharge Permit Fund and water-rights fees in the Water Rights Fund. Related to the WDPF, the board approved the staff…
National Coffee Day
Cathy Isom fills you in on why you might be inclined to have an extra cup of joe today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Coffee Day…
Autumn Homesteading Activities
…track for winter and spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Autumn Homesteading Activities Some of the chores we do during Autumn will almost guarantee to keep us…
Medicinal Plants to Grow at Home
Cathy Isom has a little advice for you about some medicinal plants you can grow right at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Medicinal Plants to Grow…
Heat-Tolerant Broccoli for the Future
…scientists at land-grant universities along the Eastern Seaboard who are growing his broccoli in warm-temperature field trials. Once they verify that his broccoli will do well under adverse conditions, the…
Weird and Wackiest Odd Jobs for Dogs
Cathy Isom continues her series on dogs by tells us some of the wackiest odd jobs for dogs on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Weird…
Best Breeds for Livestock Guard Dogs
…Livestock Guard Dogs and where to find them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Best Breeds of Livestock Guard Dogs Not just any dog can take on the…
Livestock Guard Dog
The primary tool you shouldn’t do without when raising livestock. Cathy Isom tells us about the livestock guard dog. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Livestock Guard Dog…