Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently spoke on the efforts to realign our nation’s food supply chain and assure available food supplies to consumers. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
USDA to Host Webinar for Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host a webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET, for farmers, ranchers and other producers interested in applying for direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This webinar is an opportunity for producers to learn about the general application …
Tips for Growing Warmer Container Vegetables
Cathy Isom has some planting and growing tips for warmer container vegetables. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Container gardening gives you flexibility in warm climates because it allows you to move tender heat-loving vegetables like peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes indoors during frosty nights, as well as move heat-averse veggies like salad greens to a shadier spot when …
Georgia Produce Safety Questions Still Being Answered
During this time of COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) wants growers to know while they are not providing On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRR) right now, they can still help. Produce Safety Education and Outreach Coordinator Maggie Brown told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman they are available to answer any questions. Maggie noted that while we are all still at …
Delicious Leafy Greens to Grow in Your Garden
Cathy Isom tells you about some delicious leafy greens to grow in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Leafy greens bring flavor and crunch to your kitchen table. Whether it’s in a sandwich, salad or a snack you’ll want to make sure to grow these great greens in your garden this year. Lettuce is mostly water, …
USDA Announces Additional Food Purchase Plans
(USDA/AMS) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced details of $470 million in Section 32 food purchases to occur in the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, in addition to purchases previously announced, which will enable USDA to purchase surplus food for distribution to communities nationwide. These Section 32 purchases will provide additional support for producers and Americans in …
FDACS Accepting Hemp Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently approved Florida’s state hemp program and today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) began accepting applications from farmers seeking to grow industrial hemp. A 2018 federal farm bill legalized hemp as an agricultural product after decades of debate about the issue. Industrial hemp can be used in numerous products and …
USDA Support for Specialty Crop Innovation R and D
A study has looked into Agriculture Department research support for specialty crop automation and mechanization technologies. Rod Bain has the story. Economic researcher, Greg Astill, offers examples of various categories of research conducted by USDA in the realm of specialty crop automation and mechanization technologies. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Great Garden Ideas Using Old Tires
In this, the second part of her series, Cathy Isom has some great garden ideas using old tires. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Making a garden out of tires has so many benefits. First of all, it is a great way to make use of those old tires sitting around the yard. Not to mention, it’s quite …
Start a Vegetable Garden Using Old Tires
Cathy Isom starts this mini-series with a few helpful tips about how to start a vegetable garden using old tires. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tire gardening is a great way to save the planet, by recycling old rubber tires, and to maximize your yields and minimize the amount of work it takes to produce a successful garden. It’s …