U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer announced that the Trump Administration has requested that the World Trade Organization (WTO) establish a dispute settlement panel to examine unfair regulations governing the sale of wine in grocery stores in the Canadian province of British Columbia (BC). The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is …
Celebrating National Wine Day
Today is the day you get to pop the cork on your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy. Cathy Isom lets you know why today is a good day to celebrate with the wine you love. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Wine Day Every year on May 25th its NATIONAL WINE DAY. Not to be …
Celebrating National Strawberries and Cream Day
Today, you get to celebrate America’s favorite fruit. Cathy Isom lets you know why you’ll want some fresh strawberries and whip cream today. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Strawberries and Cream Day Today is National Strawberries and Cream Day. So if you don’t have them already, you may want to head to your local farmer’s …
Celebrating National Walnut Day
Continuing the National Holiday of foods, Cathy Isom has us recognizing a nutty holiday. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Celebrating National Walnut Day Every year on May 17th, America recognizes the tree nut that is not only tasty to eat on its own, but is great in baked goods and candies. Today is National Walnut Day. Rounded, …
Georgia Blueberry Growers Suffer Second Consecutive Year of Loss
Commissioner Gary W. Black hosted a conference call to connect Georgia blueberry growers and agricultural industry representatives with USDA Under-secretary Bill Northey to discuss recent loss assessments for the 2018 blueberry crop. According to University of Georgia Extension, overall losses of both highbush and rabbiteye varieties could exceed 60 percent. This would mark the second consecutive year of significant loss …
Agri View: Roadside Markets and Eating Healthier
Everett Griner talks about the demand of fruits and vegetables from roadside markets in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses why this demand has grown. And why consumers are buying from the roadside market. Roadside Markets and Eating Healthier The expansion of roadside markets may have peaked for now. It has made one impressionable fact for those that keep up with …
Spring Veggies Perfect for Kids to Grow
If you are searching for activities to do with your children. Cathy Isom has a great solution. Today, she tells you about the perfect spring veggies for kids to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Spring Veggies Perfect for Kids to Grow Springtime means gardening for many households, and first time gardening for many household. So, why …
Clean 15 Fruits and Veggies of 2018
If you are looking for the clean, safe, food to eat, Cathy Isom has the fruits and veggies considered the safest to eat, and why you won’t have to pay a fortune for them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Clean 15 Fruits and Veggies of 2018 The Environmental Working Group, or EWG, identifies fruits and vegetables that …
Plan Your Ultimate Flower and Veggie Garden
Would you like to have the very best garden this year? Cathy Isom lets you know why it’s not too late to plan that ultimate garden and how to get started. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plan Your Ultimate Flower and Veggie Garden If you’re still on the fence about getting that garden started, no worries. There …
Yellow Fruits and Veggies Great for Your Garden
Cathy Isom fills us in about the many yellow fruits and veggies you want and need in your diet this spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yellow Fruits and Veggies for Your Garden There are certain fruits and vegetables that we need in our life that contain not only a ray of sunshine but also an abundance …