The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup, that they must make an offer of acres or schedule an appointment to do so with their local USDA service center by Friday, February 28. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
New Perennials to Look for This Year
Cathy Isom has a bit of information about some new perennials to look for this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re hoping for something a little different in the garden this year, there are some gorgeous perennials to watch for. Plant breeders have been prolific, and among plant innovators is the Proven Winners trademarked brand …
USDA Announces Updates for Honeybee Producers
(USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced updates to the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP). These updates include changes required by the 2018 Farm Bill as well as discretionary changes intended to improve the administration of the program and clarify existing program requirements. “Honeybee producers should pay close attention …
House Members Ready to Take Up E-Verify
(NSF) — As the legislative session dwindles to its final weeks, House members are set Thursday to consider for the first-time a contentious proposal that would mandate employers do immigration checks on new workers. The push to implement E-Verify, a federal system designed to confirm workers’ legal eligibility, has proven to be a whirlwind legislative effort as Gov. Ron DeSantis makes …
How to Tell if Your Compost is Ready
In today’s program, Cathy Isom has some valuable information about how to tell if your compost is ready. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composting is one way many gardeners recycle garden waste. Shrub and plant trimmings, grass clippings, kitchen waste, etc., can all be returned to the soil in the form of compost. While seasoned composters know …
USDA Gets a New Look with FPAC
Chief of Staff for USDA’s Farm Service Agency recently gave an update on FPAC, Farm Production and Conservation, which started in 2017. As Tyron Spearman reports, the department was designed to help administer funds. 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 …
Georgia Peanut Seed Update
During the recent National Peanut Buying Points Association Annual Meeting, Billy Skaggs with the Georgia Crop Improvement Association reported that certified peanut seed acreage declined this past year from 121,082 acres to 112,178 acres. 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 …
Senators Continue Push for Florida Forever Money
(NSF) — Senators pressed forward Tuesday with a proposal that would provide $100 million a year for Florida Forever, as the House and Senate go into budget talks far apart on the land-buying program. The Senate Agriculture, Environment and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee backed a proposal (SB 332) by Sen. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, that would funnel $100 million annually to …
Why You Need Green Sand in Your Garden
Cathy Isom answers two questions with some interesting facts. What is green sand and why do you need it in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Green sand is an organic soil amendment that’s fabulous for loosening up heavy soils and improving drainage. Green sand is the bottom sediment deposit layer in ancient oceans. It adds …
Alabama Peanut Referendum Vote is April 9
(APPA) — The Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) has been certified by the Alabama Board of Agriculture and Industries as the authorized association to conduct a referendum among the peanut producers in the State of Alabama to determine whether or not an assessment shall be collected on all peanuts marketed in Alabama. Notice is hereby given that the referendum will …