The Inaugural Florida Industrial Hemp Conference & Exhibition (FIHCE 2019) will be held November 3-5, 2019, at the Rosen Centre Hotel located in Orlando, Florida, USA. FIHCE 2019 is a networking and educational event designed to foster the development of an industrial hemp industry in Florida. Tentative conference topics include: • Hemp Market Forecast • Federal and State Regulations and …
How to Grow Your Own Lemon Tree
Cathy Isom has a few tips for you about how to grow your very own Lemon tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With the right care, lemon trees can thrive in most homes anywhere in the world. Lemons are one of the most widely used citrus fruits in the world. They’re also packed full of nutrients such …
Georgia Pecan Growers Conference and Trade Show
The 54th Annual Georgia Pecan Growers Conference and Trade Show has been taking place today at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton, GA. Tyron Spearman stopped by and caught up with Georgia Pecan Growers Association (GPGA) President, Brent Brinkley. Tyron also caught up with Lenny Wells, Associate Professor and Extension Horticulture Specialist for pecans with the University of Georgia. And Tyron talked to Jody …
Statement on the Tomato Suspension Agreement
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) and other allied groups such as the Border Trade Alliance continue to make misleading statements about the tomato suspension agreement in an apparent attempt to muddy the waters and stoke fear among other agricultural groups in the U.S. Here are a couple basic points to keep in mind: Support for the termination …
Common Raised Garden Bed Mistakes
Cathy Isom has some important tips about some common garden mistakes with raised garden beds. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some mistakes made in the raised bed’s beginning stages can set the stage for all kinds of issues with your crops. Some of the most common mistakes to avoid with a raised bed garden, whether you’re a beginner …
Lawmakers Getting Behind Hemp Industry
Looking at a potentially lucrative new industry, lawmakers are working on rules for farmers and businesses to grow and sell industrial hemp in Florida. The Senate Agriculture Committee on Monday approved a bill (SB 1020) that would create a regulatory framework for the industry, which is emerging after a federal law last year legalized industrial hemp as an agricultural product. …
Growing Organic Products
The U.S. peanut market has recognized that organic peanuts could be in future developments. And in a story from Tyron Spearman, Americans are now spending more than $21 billion on organic consumer packaged goods. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Growing Bay in Your Garden
Cathy Isom has some reasons why you should be growing your own Bay. She also gives you a few tips on growing bay. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Of all the herbs in the world, bay should be in every garden. Not just because it’s delicious, but also because the plants make a lovely addition to the …
Growing Ginger for Food and Medicinal Purposes
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how, and why, to grow Ginger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ginger is famous for its culinary uses, but it has tons of medicinal properties as well. It’s useful for the relief of pain, nausea, and inflammation. Not to mention all of the ways you can use it around …
Vegetable Garden Bill Gets Green Light
In an issue stemming from a legal dispute in South Florida, the Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would prevent local governments from regulating homeowners’ vegetable gardens. Senators voted 35-5 to support the measure (SB 82), sponsored by Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island. Bradley took up the issue after a dispute between homeowners Hermine Ricketts and Laurence Carroll …