Today is the day you can enjoy one of America’s favorite past-times, prepared your way, of course. Cathy Isom fills us in about celebrating two iconic foods that you can eat at the same time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Chili Dog Day Every last Thursday of July is dedicated to the hot dog along …
Tim the Dairy Farmer
When it comes to comedians, Tim the Dairy Farmer is one that has seen his career really blossom the past few years. He has farmed his entire life in Florida, and AgNet Media’s Danielle Leal talked with Tim about his comedy act and a new album that just came out. Tim the Dairy Farmer Short promotional video of Tim the Dairy Farmer doing …
A Little Fruit Packing a Healthy Punch
Cathy Isom tells us about the little fruit that packs quite the healthy punch for our bodies. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A Little Fruit Packing a Healthy Punch Both dark and sweet cherries offer a large amount of sweet flavor, antioxidants and are a good source of fiber. They’re also a healthier choice of sugar than refined …
Agri View: Boll Weevil Fight
Everett Griner talks about eradication efforts of the Boll Weevil continuing in today’s Agri View. Boll Weevil Fight It took many years and millions of dollars to eradicate the Boll Weevil. Farmers and scientists never gave up. While the fight was going on, farmers continued to plant, and grow, that costly crop. Finally we conquered the Boll Weevil. Well, not …
Georgia Peanut Growers Invited to Southern Meeting
The Georgia Peanut Commission wants to remind growers in the state that the 20th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held July 19-21 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. 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 …
Trade is Major Issue for Cattle Producers
We told you last week that it has been just over one year since China reopened to U.S. beef after an absence of nearly 14 years. And while the our beef industry has made progress in establishing a customer base in China, it’s about to face an additional 25 percent retaliatory tariff, raising China’s total import duty rate on U.S. …
EPA and Army Seek Additional Public Comment on ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Repeal
Contact Information: press@epa.gov WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) are issuing a supplemental proposal to the July 2017 proposed action to repeal the 2015 definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS). Today’s proposal specifically requests comment on the legal basis of the 2015 WOTUS rule, which the agencies believe has led …
Why Aeration is Important for the Garden
In soil, aeration refers to the extent of air gaps. Aerated soil will equate to happier plants with plenty of oxygen. That can be as important as water, sun, and nutrients. You can typically notice a lack of oxygen in the soil when you look at the plants’ roots. If the roots have an abnormal shape, this means that the …
NMPF Statement on Failure of House Immigration Bill
From Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF ARLINGTON, VA – “We are extremely disappointed that Congress did not include an agricultural guestworker element as part of its compromise immigration reform bill that ultimately failed today. The U.S. dairy industry continues to face serious challenges obtaining and maintaining a reliable workforce, and we were hopeful that we can achieve a …
NRCS Helping to Preserve Florida’s Heritage
The dynamic between grazing and wetlands interests Peter Frederick, a wetland science and restoration professor at the University of Florida’s Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Fifteen years ago, Frederick and his wife bought 282 acres of prairie, freshwater marshes, hammocks and stands of longleaf pine. The property’s beauty and location makes it prime real estate, vulnerable to development as …