BALM, FL (UF/IFAS-oct. 17, 2019) — New findings from University of Florida scientists could help tomato growers nationwide in their battle against a damaging disease. With 37,000 acres, Florida’s tomato industry is a $520 million-a-year crop, so it’s critical to find sources of diseases so growers can avoid or treat them to sustain their yields. But a bacterium called Xanthomonas …
COUNTRY Financial Hosts Youth Educational Challenge at Sunbelt Ag Expo
While today is the final day for this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo, one of the exhibitors at the show has been busy. On Wednesday, COUNTRY Financial helped sponsor the Youth Educational Challenge. Their Director of Agribusiness, Lindsey Rinkenberger, told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they had close to 300 competitors this year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
More Details Needed to Finish U.S. Japan Trade
Now that the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement has been signed by President Trump, many feel it is a done deal and are ready to see the trading started soon. But during a recent media conference call, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, explained there are still some details that need to be ironed out. Sponsored …
Final Day of Sunbelt Ag Expo
Today is the third and final day of the 2019 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. But according to Tyron Spearman, there is still a lot to see and do. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Problem Pigeons and the Best Way to Handle Them
Cathy Isom has a few great suggestions for you about how to handle problem pigeons. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For anyone living in an urban setting, it’s likely you’ll encounter pigeons invading your garden space. Especially if you have a balcony or patio garden space. They can wreak havoc on garden plants, but you can stop …
Utilizing the Three-Sisters Planting Method
While there are many different types of companion planting, this method has been used for centuries by the Iroquois indians. Cathy Isom explains the Three- Sisters Planting method. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The three-sisters planting technique utilizes corn, climbing beans, and squash. Each plant serves a purpose in this design. The corn provides support, the climbing …
Commissioner Nikki Fried Statement to Congress on Aquaculture
Tallahassee, FL (FDACS-Oct. 16, 2019) — Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried submitted testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, in advance of the committee’s hearing on sustainable offshore aquaculture. In Florida, aquaculture is a $77 million industry, with over 700 aquaculture leases covering 2,700 submerged acres; the industry produces over 1,500 varieties of fish, plants, crustaceans, mollusks, corals, reptiles, and …
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislation to Expedite Water Quality Improvements
Jupiter, FL (EOG-Oct. 16, 2019) — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced proposed legislation for the 2020 legislative session that will expedite water quality improvements throughout Florida. The legislation incorporates recommendations of the Blue-Green Algae Task Force, which the governor created shortly after taking office to aid the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in protecting, conserving and managing the state’s natural resources. …
Georgia’s ‘Yield Behind the Wheel’
During the Sunbelt Ag Expo, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black joined others to discuss the risks farmers face when moving equipment and transporting crops and livestock on Georgia roads. During an interview with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman, Commissioner Black urged all drivers in rural areas to slow down when approaching farm vehicles in the road and only pass when it’s safe …
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
Investments will Benefit Nearly 300,000 Rural Residents WASHINGTON (USDA-Oct. 16, 2019) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced that USDA is investing $201 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 31 states (PDF). “Modern, reliable and accessible infrastructure is critical to economic development and quality of life,” LaVoy said. “Under the leadership of President …