…Extension System through land-grant universities and the National 4-H Council empowers young people to lead for a lifetime. “We are proud to partner with NASA and 4-H alum Peggy Whitson…
Holiday Decorations
Cathy Isom has some ideas on how to create your own nature-made Christmas decorations. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Holiday Decorations When it comes to decking the…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…mitigate and control invasive pests on Tribal lands; Giant African land snail: $2,080,000 to support ongoing eradication efforts in Florida and develop Activators and Attractants; Agriculture Detector Dog Teams: $4,451,455…
Poinsettia Care
Today Cathy Isom gives you some help in how to care for your Poinsettia so it thrives well past the holidays. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Poinsettia…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…a broad range of public or private research or educational institutions including land grant universities, Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities, eligible Insular Area Schools, and Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving…
Poinsettia Day
…Land of Ours. Poinsettia Day Poinsettias are a blossoming plant best known for their beautiful red and green foliage. This time of year, you’ll likely find them just about everywhere…
Incentives for Conservation Reserve Program Participants
…numerous species including pollinators and grassland-dependent birds such as the northern bobwhite. “The program is a win-win for landowners and wildlife as it supports enhanced wildlife habitat on lands already…
Upcycling Jars for Gifts
Cathy Isom tells us how a little creative upcycling can make gift-giving a lot of fun this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Upcycling Jars for Gifts…
Oh Christmas Tree
Cathy Isom reminds us about some things to remember when shopping for that perfect Christmas tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Oh Christmas Tree Millions of families…
Conservation Opportunities to Improve Water Quality
…can help to improve water quality. CLEAR will assist landowners with the cost of building bioreactors and saturated buffers that filter nitrates and other nutrients from tile-drained cropland. Early estimates…
Weather Radar Helps Researchers Track Bird Flu
…on the amount of precipitation in a given year,” said Pitesky. “Therefore, we need to use these types of monitoring tools to understand where waterfowl are located. Landsat, or satellite-based…
USDA: No Cotton Storage Deficit
…a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation opportunities. USDA has developed new…
Holiday Beef
Cathy Isom tells us about the holiday meal that practically cooks itself while you enjoy your guests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Holiday Beef If you are…
Improving Water Quality in High-Priority Watersheds
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of more than $33 million in 197 high-priority watersheds across the country to help landowners improve water quality through the Natural Resources Conservation…