Who knew a pesky weed could cause so much problems?? Kudzu is a non-native species that came to the U.S. from China back in the late 1800’s. It was originally used for livestock forage and then for erosion control, but the wet, humid, hot climate in the southeast made for the perfect breeding ground...
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There’s ag in the windy city! Check out a special Chapters in Action and a story from our friends at America’s Heartland.
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Check out the dirt on the grass seed industry and watch a story featuring the DeKalb Ag Youth scholarship winners.
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Let's meet Jim Finnerty, the series producer for America's Heartland.
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Featuring a cool story on the fiber industry, from the llama to the loom!
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If you are a family farm pork producer, your action is needed before January 2.
The USDA (under the cover of Christmas) is asking pork producers if they want to vote on the pork checkoff. If 15% of producers request it, a vote will be held within one year. You can read more here.
The form...
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Imagine providing your family with food that you know is healthy, because you grew it yourself without the help of chemicals. With organic gardening this is possible. Organic gardening involves using natural pest control and fertilizers to grow flowers, vegetables, and fruits, rather than commercially produced and environmentally hazardous pesticides and fertilizers. If you...
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Winter is nearly upon us, and there is lots of work to be done. Today my family spent the day cutting, splitting, and storing firewood to keep the house warm through the coming cold. Plants and animals in the northern hemisphere are getting ready for winter too. None match the wood...
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In the green industry, otherwise known as the landscaping industry, just about anyone can call themselves an "expert." If you spend any time on the web looking for lawn care advice, you will get opinions on just about everything from how to grow grass, maintain and care for it, and even how to grow...
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The December 10 FFA Today show features the many careers in the equine industry and a special story on how partnerships are important in the world of FFA.
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