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 …

UF/IFAS Hopes to Grow Vanilla, Meet Consumer Demand

For dessert, how about a scoop of ice cream flavored with vanilla from Florida’s farmers? Because so many consumers enjoy vanilla, University of Florida scientists hope to help Florida farmers grow the bean. Consumers have an appetite for vanilla. The U.S. leads the world in imported vanilla beans, said Alan Chambers, an assistant professor of horticultural sciences at the UF …

Celebrating National Red Rose Day

Cathy Isom fills us in about why we are honoring the flower that is a symbol of love and romance. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Red Rose Day June 12th is National Red Rose Day. Roses of all colors have been cherished for their beauty and fragrance for centuries. Red roses were used in many cultures …

Celebrating June as Mango Month

Cathy Isom continues celebrating wonderful foods this month. Today is no different. She takes us on a bit of a history trip about a tropical superfood you’ll want to get your hands on this month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating June as Mango Month For the whole month of June we shall celebrate the almighty Mango. …

Planting Dates for Crop Insurance

There have been some questions concerning planting date deadlines for crop insurance. So Tyron Spearman has a story that hopefully answers those questions. Planting Dates for Crop Insurance Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers

As part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing effort to make the oversight of food safety stronger and more efficient, USDA and FDA announced the alignment of the USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program (USDA H-GAP) with the requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA’s) Produce Safety Rule. The new step is …

FDACS Begins Efforts to Eradicate Oriental Fruit Fly

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has positively identified the presence of three Oriental fruit flies, Bactrocera dorsalis, in south Miami-Dade County. The initial fly was discovered during routine trapping, and additional flies were discovered during expanded trapping activities. The department, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, monitors more than 56,000 fruit fly traps statewide as an …

Celebrating National Veggie Burger Day

Cathy Isom continues with delicious foods by celebrating a protein-packed sandwich that combines flavor and plant plower. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Celebrating National Veggie Burger Day Tuesday June 5th is National Veggie Burger Day. A veggie burger is a patty resembling  a hamburger but is made with vegetable protein, soybeans, or anything else that does not …