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Grow Your Own Watermelons This Summer

Dan April 11, 2017 This Land of Ours

Cathy Isom has some tips on how to grow your very own cool, crisp, summertime treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Watermelons are a great treat for beating the heat. They also prefer the heat if you’re thinking about growing your own this year. Soils need to be at least 70 degrees to avoid problems with germination. …

Texas Mexfly Fruit Movement Protocol Revised
Federal agriculture officials have revised the requirements for the interstate movement of fresh citrus fruit from core areas of a Mexican fruit fly (Mexfly) quarantine in Texas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a revised federal order and protocol on Sept. 23. The protocol in the federal order provides […]
FFVA Names New Emerging Leader Development Class
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) has announced the Class 15 members of its Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP). Class 15 members are: Over the coming year, class members will gain a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural industry. They will do that by visiting FFVA’s headquarters, touring farming and packing operations across Florida, meeting […]

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