From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Farmers, ranchers, landscapers – and everyone in between – are invited to celebrate Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida’s homecoming football game, Oct. 15, 2016. UF Athletics and the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are hosting the event and offering discounted tickets to anyone connected to agriculture …
Shade Plants
No shade, no problem. Cathy Isom tells us about the crops that don’t need a lot of light to thrive in our gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. 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 …
Florida Farm Bureau Supports GMO Labeling Bill
Both the U.S. House and Senate did pass the mandatory GMO labeling bill before starting their summer recess, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is already working on the rulemaking process. Janell Hendren, national affairs coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, says they are happy to support the bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Appointments to Serve on the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commissions
From the Georgia Department of Agriculture: The Ex Officio Committee for the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commissions met on Tuesday, July 11, 2016, to make the following appointments to serve on the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commissions: 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 …
Drought Resistant Plants
Cathy Isom tells us about some plants that can make your garden thrive with very little water. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. 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 …
The Rescue Dogs that Protect Florida’s $120 Billion Agriculture Industry
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Protecting Florida’s $120 billion agriculture industry requires an integrated approach, including the expertise of several four-legged helpers. During the dog days of summer, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is showcasing its lesser-known staff members—rescue dogs trained to detect invasive pests and disease. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Alabama’s Best Steak Contest Is Underway
We told you last week that Alabama’s Best Steak Contest was about to take place again, and in the weekly beef checkoff report, Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association says it is underway. Download Audio 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 …
Agriculture Watching National Political Conventions
The Republican National Convention continues today in Cleveland, Ohio and many in agriculture fear there will be quite a bit of anti-trade talk during this week’s event. They are also are looking for 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, …
Florida Veterans, Small and New Farmers Invited to Workshop
Veterans, small and new farmers are being reminded you are welcome to take part in a workshop in Crestview, Florida this Thursday, July 21. Darryl Williams, district conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Okaloosa County, says you can learn more about the various programs being offered. Download Audio To learn more, call 850-526-4910 or contact your local NRCS …
Alabama Partners Working to Conserve Natural Resources
Efforts continue across Alabama to conserve natural resources. And according to Dr. William Puckett, executive director of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, it takes partners to make this happen, and the committee is very pleased to be able to work with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …