Pizza has repeatedly ranked in the top foods ordered at U.S. restaurants. According to The NPD Group, in the quarter ending June 2021, there were 1.2 billion servings of pizza ordered, up four percent from the same quarter last year. But, units of plant-based protein and ingredients shipped from foodservice distributors to pizza operators increased by 56 percent in the …
Artichoke is an Exotic Plant, and a Tasty, Gourmet Treat to Grow
How to begin growing a tasty, gourmet treat right at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s nothing better than tasting an artichoke in its freshest form. They are hard to find in season at your local grocery, and when they are, they are often in bad shape. So why not try growing them right at home. …
Italian Eggplant Varieties to Grow on the Farm or Garden
The best Italian eggplant varieties to grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re in the market for some fun new seeds to add to your garden, consider popular Italian eggplant varieties to shake things up a bit! Galene’ is an Italian eggplant variety that is known for its exceptionally high yields. Nadia’ is another excellent …
Growing a Unique and Tasty Veggie that Chefs Love
How to grow a unique and tasty veggie that chefs love. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Common ice plant is one of those veggies that chefs love because it makes a unique addition to the restaurant menu. If you want something special that isn’t fussy in the garden, try growing it yourself! It’s also known salty ice plant …
Bayer Product Protects the Grass You Want, Manage What You Don’t
When it comes to year round protection for your pastures and better quality hay, Bayer has a product that can help protect the grass you want, while managing the grass you don’t. Rezilon is newer product that is applicable to ranchers across the Southeast. Bayer Range and Pasture Account Manager, Brian Cain, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman what this product can do. Rezilon can help control …
Tasty, Leafy Green That’s as Fun to Grow as it is to Eat
The tasty, leafy green that’s as fun to grow and eat as it is to say. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Orach is also known as salt bush or red mountain spinach. Like its cousins spinach and chard, orach contains a surprising amount of salt in its leaves. It’s also a great source of iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, …
2022 Farmers’ Almanac Released This Week
The 2022 Farmers’ Almanac hits store shelves this week and contains 184 pages of helpful tips, calendars, and guides to help you plan your year ahead. It also features weather forecasts for the next 16 months, plus useful advice on ways to take cues from nature to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Editor Pete Geiger states, “we encourage readers to …
Retail Fresh Fruit Prices Drop in July
Retail prices for fresh fruit are coming down, but are still considerably higher than a year ago. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials through …
Versatile, Unique Leafy Green that Stands Out in the Crowd
The versatile and unique leafy green that stands out in the crowd. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafy greens are not only healthy, they are easy to grow, and, in most cases, you can get a continual harvest. Molokhia stands out among the leafy green crowd, which is why more people should try growing it. Molokhia is fantastic …
Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo is This Week
The 2021 Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo will be held this Wednesday and Thursday at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers, Florida. The big two-day in-person event will feature a citrus session on Wednesday, Aug. 18, where growers can learn about all things related to citrus. This includes management of black spot, arthropod pests, soil health, irrigation …