Hurricane Ian Devastates Southwest Florida Agriculture

Dan Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Organic, Pollinators, Specialty Crops, Weather

Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) notes it is working with their members to assess the damage farmers and ranchers across the state suffered from Hurricane Ian in order determine their needs. Many are facing widespread destruction of crops, buildings, fencing and other property loss due to substantial wind and water damage. In the citrus belt, there has been significant fruit drop, …

Florida on Alert as Hurricane Ian Threatens

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Hemp, Herbs, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pollinators, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Sept. 26, 2022) — Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as early as Tuesday. DeSantis said during a media briefing just before noon Monday that Ian will bring heavy rain, strong winds, flash flooding, storm surges …

Sunflowers Should be Included with Horticulture Farming

Dan Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

Several great reasons why sunflowers should be included with horticulture farming. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sunflowers are extremely easy to grow from seed, making them an inexpensive, low-maintenance addition. They tower up quickly and have very little trouble with pests or diseases. Plus, they work just about everywhere, from the frigid parts of Alaska, to sweltering …

Plant Materials Center Provides Diverse Climate Plant Solutions

Dan Citrus, Climate Change, Corn, Cotton, Cover Crops, Environment, Field Crops, Fruits, Hemp, Herbs, Nursery Crops, Organic, Peanuts, Pest/Pest Control, Pollinators, Pollinators, Research, Research, Seeds, Soil, soil fertility, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, This Land of Ours, Tree Nuts, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Wheat

The center providing plant solutions in a diverse climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  The Lockeford Plant Materials Center is a 106-acre facility located in the Central Valley of California.  It’s about an hour southeast of the state’s capitol, Sacramento, and is the only plant materials in the state. The center provides plant solutions for the diverse …

USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2022

Dan Field Crops, Fruits, Hemp, Herbs, Hydroponics, Nursery Crops, Organic, Pecans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Tree Nuts, USDA-NASS, Vegetables

With the 2022 crop production season soon to begin, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be contacting producers to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. Later this month, NASS will mail survey questionnaires asking producers to provide information about the crops they intend to plant in 2022, how many acres they intend to plant, and the amounts of …

One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time

Dan Hydroponics, Nursery Crops, Organic, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours, Vegetables

How one company is revolutionizing farming one seedling at a time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A fresh food and urban agricultural company is gaining momentum growing fresh, local, pesticide-free produce year round. You may have seen the Gotham Greens name brands on lettuces, herbs, salads and sauces. The company operates a handful of hydroponic greenhouse facilities …

Flowering Shrubs that are Excellent Attractors of Pollinators

Dan Nursery Crops, Pollinators, This Land of Ours

Some of the best flowering shrubs for pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bluebeard is a late-season bloomer with powder-puff blue, pink, or purple flowers on compact plants with gray-green foliage. Selections offering variegated or chartreuse foliage are also available. Its flowers are very very attractive to butterflies. Weigela, popular with hummingbirds, Weigela’s red or pink trumpet-shape flowers …

Ways to Add Unbeatable Texture to Your Garden

Dan Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

Several ways to add unbeatable texture to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wispy ornamental grasses are versatile plants in any landscape that can provide four seasons of interest. The most popular ornamental grass is feather reed grass. It offers a distance upright habit that looks fantastic all winter long. Fountain grass offers a graceful shape, …