Everett Griner talks about the effect a tariff will have on the pecan crop in today’s Agri View. He has some interesting facts and a bit of history about the pecan. Tariff Effect on the Pecan Crop-Hard Nut to Crack There are a lot of tree nuts grown in the United States. The pecan is the only one that is …
Homemade Organic Pest Control
You have noticed some pesky pest in your garden. Standing in your local Garden Center, you are totally confused at the shelf full of chemicals, which you really don’t want to use to begin with. Fear no more Cathy Isom has done some of the research for you. She has some homemade, organic, recipes to use instead of harmful pesticides …
Agri View: Strawberry Consumption
Did you know that America’s favorite fruit doesn’t grow on a tree? Everett Griner talks about the consumption of strawberries in today’s Agri View. Strawberry Consumption What if I told you that America’s favorite fruit doesn’t grow on a tree. It has to be planted every year. I guess you know by now that I am talking about strawberries. Although …
Export Concerns for U.S. Crop Farmers
Many crop farmers across the country are concerned how the current trade wars will affect them. Tyron Spearman has a look at trade issues and what crops are being affected. Export Concerns for U.S. Crops Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …
Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For
You have a beautiful, productive vegetable garden. and would like to keep it that way. Cathy Isom has a list of some of the worst garden pests to be on the watch for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For There are many garden pests we need to keep a daily watch for. …
How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how to deal with a garden pest that is known to wipe out tomato crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms If you’ve ever grown garden tomatoes, chances are you have dealt with hornworms. These green caterpillar pests can be found in most any region of …
Agri View: Vidalia Onions
In today’s Agri View, Everett Griner talks about what is takes to grow a good crop of Vidalia onions. Vidalia Onions The new crop of Vidalia onions is in the stores by now. A report from the grower region says it is a pretty good crop. That doesn’t mean all growers had a good year. But overall, the size and …
Harvest / Storage Tips for Summer Squash
It is just about harvest time for your garden. Cathy Isom has some great tips on the right way to harvest and store summer squash from your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Harvest / Storage Tips for Summer Squash As you check your plants daily, it’s best to harvest summer squash (yellow or zucchini) when small …
Agri View: Romaine Lettuce Waste
Everett Griner talks about the amount of Romaine Lettuce wasted unnecessarily in today’s Agri View. Romaine Lettuce Wasted You know that Romaine lettuce scare that shocked most of the country recently had little impact in the area where I live. It was a serious thing. I believe those in charge of protecting our health could have done a better job …
Fried Tries to Parlay Pot into Cabinet position
Nikki Fried has spent the past three years trying to tear down barriers to getting medical marijuana to Florida patients, facing roadblocks from state health officials and lawmakers in the process. Now, a frustrated Fried is turning her advocacy into a broader platform — she’s running for agriculture commissioner. It’s been no secret for some time among the state’s medical-marijuana …