Sharpen your blades and grab your yard tools. Cathy Isom tells you about a month dedicated to your lawn and garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. April Celebrated as National Lawn and Garden Month It’s the time of the year we’ve all been waiting for. Warmer temperatures are upon us as well as the rebirth of all …
Retail Market Mushroom Farm
How great would it be to see your produce growing right in the supermarket? Cathy Isom tells us about the innovative way a retail market is giving customers the freshest possible produce. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Retail Market Mushroom Farm A brand new Whole Foods location in New Jersey is catching a lot of attention in …
Agri View: Spotted Lanternfly- A New Insect to Fear
Everett Griner talks about the Spotted Lanternfly. A new insect everyone should fear in today’s Agri View. Spotted Lanternfly- A New Insect to Fear Well, we have enough bugs and insects for farmers to deal with already. But, believe me, there will be more. Right now the public is being alerted to be aware of the Spotted Lantern Fly. It …
McConnell Introduces Hemp legislation
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this week announced legislation he intends to introduce in the Senate to support hemp farmers. The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 will legalize hemp as an agricultural commodity and remove it from the list of controlled substances. McConnell announced the legislation in his home state earlier this week, which implemented a hemp pilot program that …
Sprucing Up the Garden Fence
Cathy Isom has some great ideas for sprucing up the garden by starting with the fence surrounding it. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sprucing Up the Garden Fence Aside from all of the wonderful spring planting we will all soon be doing, sprucing up the garden by paying particular attention to our vinyl fence should also be …
Agri View: Carrot Production
Everett Griner talks about where your carrots come from in today’s Agri View. Everett also may surprise you with the state that produces the most carrots. Carrot Production 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 …
Vidalia Onions to Arrive in Stores After April 20
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Sets Official Pack Date Gather your favorite spring and summer recipes, Vidalia® onion fans! The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced that the pack date for the 2018 Vidalia Onion season is 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 20, 2018. Beloved by world-renowned chefs and home cooks alike, the versatile Vidalia will be available in …
Celebrating National Spinach Day
Cathy Isom tells us why we are celebrating the leafy green vegetable that packs quite the nutritional punch. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Spinach Day Spinach is a versatile green veggie that can be eaten raw or cooked. It is available fresh, frozen or canned. Today, you may want to add Spinach to one of …
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach announced that USDA is allocating almost $70 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill to support 494 projects in 49 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. These projects prevent the introduction or spread of invasive plant pests and diseases that threaten U.S. agriculture and the …
Preparing for Autumn and Winter Gardening
In the third of her series on year round gardening, Cathy Isom has some tips about when to get ready for Autumn and Winter gardening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Preparing for Autumn and Winter Gardening For the most part, autumn is a time for harvesting. However, early autumn as in around September is also a time …