Some tips for starting seeds indoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. No matter where you live, there is one outdoor gardening task you can do any time this month: Starting seeds. Every seed will have different, individual germination requirements. If this is your first time starting seeds indoors, it will be helpful if you start with only …
Irrigation and Nutrition Management in the Era of HLB
A solid nutrition and irrigation program can enhance the productivity of HLB-affected trees and improve citrus tree health, potentially making production profitable even under HLB conditions. This was the subject of Davie Kadyampakeni’s talk during a March 9 OJ Break virtual meeting held for citrus growers. Kadyampakeni is a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) assistant …
Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Deadline Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the deadline for agricultural producers to apply for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) program to April 9. As Tyron Spearman reports, this program assists the producers whose eligible crops suffered quality losses to qualifying natural disasters in 2018 and 2019. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Georgia Peanut Farmers Donate Peanut Butter to DC Central Kitchen
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is celebrating National Peanut Month by donating 10,080 jars of peanut butter through Peanut Proud, the peanut industry’s humanitarian relief organization. Georgia-based truckload carrier, SouthernAG Carriers, graciously donated its truck carrier service to deliver the peanut butter. “As a farmer, we are proud to begin this partnership with DC Central Kitchen by donating peanut butter …
The trend of Fewer U.S. Farms Continues
The number of farms in this country is continuing its downward slope. Gary Crawford has the details. 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …
Conservation Program Improvements
The application deadline for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is March 26 for the fiscal year 2021. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land. CSP also encourages the adoption of new technologies and management …
Enhancing ASF Preparedness of Hog Slaughter Plants
The USDA is currently working to help prepare the U.S. pork industry to respond if African Swine Fever (ASF) should be discovered in this country. Gary Crawford has the details. Dr. Barbara Porter-Spalding, with the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, describes the workshop they held in January to help bring pork packing plants more into the ASF response …
Application Deadline for REAP Program Nearing
The application deadline for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is quickly approaching on March 31, 2021. The REAP program is designed to help rural businesses and farmers to purchase or install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. Funds from REAP may be used for the purchase, installation, and construction of renewable energy systems, such as a …
House Agriculture Committee Hears About Food Insecurity in America
Written Testimony for the House of Representatives Committee on AgricultureA Look at Food Insecurity in AmericaMarch 11th, 2021Presented By:Zippy DuvallPresidentAmerican Farm Bureau Federation Mr. Chairman and members of the committee, my name is Zippy Duvall. I am a third-generation farmer and president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. I am pleased to offer this testimony on behalf of Farm Bureau …
Creating a Garden that Appeals to All of the Senses
Why you should create a garden that appeals to all of the senses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A sensory garden caters to all of the senses and is a wonderful way to help you relax. Beyond just looking beautiful, it works to create a holistic space for the eyes, ears, nose, skin, and mouth. The first …