Applications for New Commodities Accepted Beginning July 13 Washington, D.C., July 9, 2020 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced an initial list of additional commodities that have been added to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), and that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made other adjustments to the program based on comments received from agricultural producers and …
Growing a Unique Tuber that Looks Like a Potato, Tastes Like a Fruit
Growing a unique tuber that looks like a potato but tastes like a fruit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yacon is a perennial tuber from South America and is one of those fantastic plants that keeps on giving. It looks a little like small sunflowers amongst a bed of green leaves. Sometimes called ground pear, earth apple, …
Quickest Growing Veggies for the Impatient Gardener
The quickest growing veggies for the impatient gardener. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When starting an edible garden it can be discouraging to wait for your homegrown bounty to be ready for harvest. Fortunately, there are a handful of veggies that will sprout up quickly in as little as 8 weeks. Such as Arugula. After planting the …
Hemp Growers Looking to Establish Checkoff
The National Industrial Hemp Council and the Hemp Industries Association entered into an agreement to look into the possibility of establishing a marketing checkoff program for hemp. “Today is another step forward in the right direction for hemp farmers and consumers of hemp-related products,” says Patrick Atagi (Ah-TAH-gee), board chair of NIHC. “A checkoff program would further legitimize a rapidly …
Plants That Have No Problem Standing Up to Summer Heat
Some plants that have no problem standing up to summer heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even on the hottest summer days there are many flowers and plants that really don’t mind it. So you can still count on making some beautiful floral arrangements from these sun-loving plants. Gerber Daisies is one example of a cut flower …
Growing a Unique Edible Grass with a Sharp, Peppery Flavor
Growing a unique edible grass with a sharp, peppery flavor. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peppergrass is a common plant; you might have it growing on your property without knowing it! It’s often treated as a weed because it grows and spreads rapidly. Peppergrass, also known as least pepperwort or Virginia pepperweed, is part of the mustard …
Georgia Produce Safety Program Inspections Underway Again
During COVID-19, the Georgia Produce Safety Program, through the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), suspended many of its normal activities. But according to Education and Outreach Associate, Elizabeth Danforth, some of those have started back up again. In following Governor Kemp’s guidelines, Danforth said that as of last week they started doing inspections again. And Elizabeth notes they’ve also started …
Popular Cooking Oil That Boasts Healthful Benefits
On todays This Land of Ours program, Cathy Isom lets you know what a recent study is revealing about a popular cooking oil that boasts healthful benefits. Consumer demand is rising for all things avocado, including oil made from the fruit. Avocado oil is a great source of vitamins, minerals and the type of fats associated with reducing the risk …
Industrial Hemp Risk Management Products That are Available
Industrial hemp producers have several risk management options available regarding their 2020 crops. Rod Bain reports. For more information about industrial hemp risk management products click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
Whiteflies Not Yet on Alabama Farmers’ Radar
By Clint Thompson Whiteflies have already been reported in Georgia vegetables this spring. They are not currently on Alabama’s radar, however. Alabama Extension Entomologist Ron Smith said as cotton continues to be planted, the focus right now is managing grasshoppers and thrips. Their focus will turn to whiteflies in early July. “I knew they overwintered at some level over there …