At the March Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) meeting, Gail Rampersaud summarized recently published studies showing that orange juice (OJ) contributes to good health. Rampersaud, a registered dietitian nutritionist, told the FCC, which governs the Florida Department of Citrus, about five ways the studies showed OJ is beneficial: Body Weight:Â Research shows that 100% OJ or fruit juice consumption is not related …
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
The color-changing flowers that is just what your garden needs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to roses, you can find varieties that bloom in just about every color of the rainbow. If you haven’t heard of the shrub rose variety Peach Lemonade, you’re in for a treat. At first, its flowers are a vibrant yellow, …
Proclamation Issued for National Agriculture Day 2021
National Agriculture Day 2021 is Tuesday, March 23. The Agriculture Council of America hosts the campaign on a national level. To learn more about National Ag Day, click here. President Joe Biden issued a Proclamation and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack make a statement regarding this momentous day. A Proclamation on National Agriculture Day, 2021 MARCH 22, 2021 On National Agriculture Day, …
Local Farmers Invest in Coastal Growers
During a recent groundbreaking event, it was announced that local farmers have invested into Coastal Growers, LLC in Atmore, Alabama. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 Application of Herbicides …
Get Balanced Nutrition with Rainbow Plant Food
To produce the best yields and highest quality, your crops need all of the essential plant nutrients. Even if adequate amounts of the primary nutrients are available, a shortage of one or more secondary or micronutrients could limit yields and reduce the quality of your crop. That’s where Nutrien comes in, as they offer Rainbow Plant Food, a proven homogeneous granular fertilizer. Mike Howell, the …
Looking at the Integrated Livestock Protection
USDA researchers are studying how various non-lethal tools and strategies within an integrated approach can protect livestock from predator attack. Rod Bain has the story. Julie Young with USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services describes some of the strategies and tools, most non-lethal that make up an integrated livestock protection system against predators. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Protecting Honey Bees in Citrus Groves
When people think of Florida, the first thing that comes to mind is Fresh From Florida oranges. Florida accounts for 44 percent of total U.S. citrus production. Citrus, like many other fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops, require certain inputs to grow and produce fruit. But how are pollinators and the production of citrus related? Many citrus varieties grown in Florida …
Celebrate Ag Day on March 23
Celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture. And this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a virtual Ag Day event will take place. It will include updates from government leaders and honor the contributions of American agriculture. Food brings everyone to the table, and the virtual program will include both live and pre-recorded segments with remarks from government leaders on the agriculture industry’s …
House Passes Ag Workforce Bill
(NAFB) — “Farmworkers are vital to the wellbeing of our country and our economy,” says President Joe Biden. “For generations, farmworkers across America, many of whom aren’t in the country legally, have worked countless hours to feed our nation and ensure our communities are healthy and strong.” He says that’s even more clear because of COVID-19. Democrat Zoe Lofgren of …
Growing Containerized Satsumas Under Screen
Trials of containerized satsuma trees grown in a screened facility will soon begin in Louisiana, reported Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter horticulture Extension agent Anna Timmerman. She discussed the trials during the recent virtual 2021 LSU AgCenter Citrus Symposium. Research objectives include determining optimal planting density and yield. Field days for growers will likely be conducted in 2022, and a …