In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), about USDA announcing safety net assistance for milk producers, have comments from the Cotton Board chairman on work to find more new uses for cotton, peaches, bees Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Farmers Market Week
This year marks the 17th annual National Farmers Market Week. Cathy Isom tells us about the week-long celebration of a popular and tasty outdoor event. That’s coming up on “This Land of Ours”. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Alabama NRCS Sign-ups Underway for 2017 Programs
Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants producers to know that the service is now accepting applications for 2017 programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Bactericide Survey Deadline Extended
While today was the original deadline for citrus growers to take the bactericide survey, it has been announced by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation that the deadline has been extended until next Wednesday, August 10. Here is the note from Harold W. Browning, CRDF Chief Operating Officer: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Peaches by Truck
Cathy Isom tells us about one couple’s mission to make sure you have farm fresh peaches this summer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Saving Florida’s Citrus Industry Through Collaboration and Innovation
From Kevin Shea, Administrator, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: The Florida citrus industry is under siege and the invader is a tiny bug called the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). The ACP spreads a disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening, and together they are destroying groves that have been cultivated by families for generations. But all is …
Taller, Thinner Crop Beds Helping Florida Growers
Research efforts through the University of Florida/IFAS continues in many areas, including tomato production. And Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says one researcher’s work has found a way for growers to cut costs with how they grow tomatoes and other crops with raised beds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Strawberry Growers May Eventually Save $30 Million a Year with Findings in New UF Study
From the University of Florida/IFAS By: Brad Buck GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Strawberry growers may eventually save $30 million a year with genetic findings from a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences study. UF/IFAS researchers are looking for ways to thwart angular leaf spot, a pathogen that can destroy up to 10 percent of Florida’s $300 million-a-year strawberry …
National Peach Month
To many August may symbolize the beginning of the end summer and back to school. Cathy Isom tells us about the month-long celebration for one of the best fruits of the summer, the peach. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Deadline for Bactericide Survey is Friday
Florida citrus growers who have yet to take the bactericide survey, are being reminded the deadline to do so is Friday, August 5. The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) selected AgNet Media, owner of Citrus Expo and Citrus Industry magazine, to administer the grower survey on bactericide use, asking that all Florida citrus growers participate in the survey so …