…the year. That’s coming on This Land of Ours. Spring Produce When it’s spring, we typically plant our summer and fall fruits and veggies. But let’s not forget those other…
USDA Funding to Provide Fellowships for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
…sciences (FANH). Projects are designed to provide hands-on experience at land-grant and non-land-grant universities and USDA facilities, training to acquire laboratory research and extension skills, mentoring experiences, and participation in…
National Chia Day
Cathy Isom tells us about the tiny and powerful seed with the reputation for being one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet. That’s coming up on This Land…
65 Percent Water Allocations for CVP
…was delayed well into the planting season, forcing growers to make decisions about hiring, business operations, and land use without any certainty of water resources. Given the near-record snowpack and…
Pruning Patience
…up on This Land of Ours. Pruning Patience It’s the first week of spring and we’re all a little anxious to get started on lawn and garden projects. Especially if…
Acting Agriculture Deputy Secretary Michael L. Young on National Agriculture Day
…and ranchers for all they do to feed our nation and the world, for their work conserving and preserving the land, and for being actively engaged in their local communities.”…
National Ag Day 2017
…This Land of Ours. National Ag Day Just about everything we eat, wear and use comes from American agriculture. Each American farmer can feed about 144 people. Today marks the…
Winter Plant Damage
Cathy Isom has some tips for us about how to tell if your trees and plants survived the winter. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter Plant Damage…
St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage
Cathy Isom gives us the many reasons to LOVE cabbage and not just on St. Patrick’s Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage We…
Census Of Agriculture Countdown Begins For America’s Farmers And Ranchers
…educators, researchers, and farmers and ranchers themselves.” The Census of Agriculture highlights land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income and expenditures, and other topics. The 2012 Census of…
National Farm Rescuer Day
Cathy Isom tells us about a day dedicated to supporting farmers in need. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Farm Rescuer Day Every third Thursday in March…
Federal Reserve Makes Expected Interest Rate Increase
…farm equipment or land purchases, as well as the prime rate, which is the base borrowing rate banks extend to their customers. The rate hike will increase the upward pressure…
Task Force Arrests Man for Stealing & Selling Farm Equipment
…noticed the water tank, fencing and disk were also on this land. The detective was able to contact the property owner / renter and found that he had bought all…
Edible Tree Leaves
…Land of Ours. Edible Tree Leaves Tree leaves may not necessarily be the next up and coming superfood. But that doesn’t mean people won’t be curious to “treat” themselves to…