A zero-maintenance method for growing houseplants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are no-soil and zero maintenance methods for anyone wanting to grow houseplants… growing them hydroponically. And, there are more than a dozen of herbs and plants that can survive without potting soil, and as easily in just a vase full of water. Not only is this dirt-free …
Peanut Market Update
While there have been no recent changes to peanut contracts, Tyron Spearman reports they have been a little bit stronger this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
Deltapine Cotton Varieties Available for Southeast Growers
Each year, some growers wait for the release of the USDA Prospective Plantings report before making a final decision as to how many acres of each crop they will plant that season. As cotton growers prepare for the 2021 crop, another factor many have been watching is the price they’ll receive. Keylon Gholston, cotton product manager for Deltapine, notes cotton prices have been up and they …
House Hearing will be Foundation for Anti-Discrimination Legislation
Last week, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to review the state of U.S. black farmers. Committee Chairman David Scott from Georgia said the hearing will lead to future anti-discrimination legislation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says American agriculture needs much more diversity. The new American Rescue Plan introduced by the Biden administration does include steps to help address discrimination …
Florida Water Policies for Agriculture
Water is the lifeblood of any farming operation. Many involved in the agriculture sector are working to do all they can to help Florida conserve water and make the most of this essential natural resource. Tatiana Borisova, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) water resource economist, gave an overview of the water-quality policies and programs in …
USDA Seeks Public Comment on Revised Conservation Practice Standards
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to 23 national conservation practice standards through a posting in the Federal Register. The proposed revisions were published earlier this month, and all comments are due April 8. The proposed revisions include: Stream Crossing- modification to allow vented fords as an alternative. Waste Treatment – Milk House- …
Things to Be Planted Now to Kick-Off Spring Gardening
Things you should be planting right now to kick off spring gardening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Whether you’re dabbling with cool-annuals or want to start a veggie garden, right now is the right time to be getting some things in the ground. Early, cool-loving annuals will add a fresh pop of color to any garden, and they’re …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 3-26-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 26, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending March 26, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 10,700 head compared to 10,815 last week and …
Tornado Touchdowns in the Southeast
Preliminary estimates have one dozen tornadoes and a half-dozen fatalities resulting from tornado activity across parts of the Southeast Thursday. Rod Bain has more details. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about a series of tornadic events that have taken place just in the month of March. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
Florida Lawmakers Begin Budget Process
When it comes to the 2021 Florida Legislative session, the budget process has begun. According to University of Florida/IFAS Director of Governmental Affairs, Mary Ann Hooks, both the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees released the first version of their budget proposals this week. She notes fortunately, UF/IFAS did not receive any reductions to existing programs in the Senate subcommittee budget proposal. Plus, …