Most areas of the country have issues with water. A lot of us also like to grow our own fruit and vegetables. Cathy Isom lets us know about some drought tolerant edible plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are several drought-tolerant productive plant choices that’ll put out fruits and veggies without much in the way of …
Secretary Perdue Tries a Plant-Based “Impossible Burger”
In addition to the popular animal proteins like beef, chicken and pork, there are also newer forms of alternative proteins made from plants, such as soy and peas making their way into the marketplace. While alternative proteins and veggie burgers have been around for many years, some of the newer products have significant financial backing resulting in aggressive marketing. So …
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
One thing everything living thing on the planet needs is water. This includes your garden. Cathy Isom lets you know how often you should be watering your plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You should be watering your garden once a week, or one to two inches per week. When you have larger plants, it’s a good …
July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same
(AFBF) — A cookout of Americans’ favorite foods for July 4th, including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and watermelon, will cost just a few cents more this year, coming in at less than $6 per person, says the American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Bureau’s informal survey reveals the average cost of a summer cookout …
‘Sweet Grown Alabama’ Coming Soon
A new program is coming to Alabama. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is working on implementing “Sweet Grown Alabama.” Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …
Pickling Your Garden Harvest for Year-Round Treats
Cathy Isom has a great idea for you for your excess garden vegetables. She fills you in about turning your garden harvest into a pickled treat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pickling is a food preservation method where it creates a safe environment for foods to become overly ripe and decay. Because of the ingredients, it doesn’t …
Scouting and Managing Spider Mites in Vegetables
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. (ACES) – Summertime can be a productive season for growing vegetables. However, it is also a time that can be hot and dry. These are the perfect conditions for spider mites, a pest that can cause widespread damage quickly. When present in high numbers, they can be pests for many aspects of farming There are many species …
Novel Watermelon Rootstock Knocks Out Disease and Pests
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (USDA/ARS) — A new watermelon line, developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Clemson University scientists, gets to the root of the problem of a major disease and pest of watermelon crops in the southern United States. Carolina Strongback is a rootstock watermelon that is resistant to Fusarium wilt and the southern root-knot nematode, according to William “Pat” …
Right Fertilizer for the Ultimate Tomato Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know about the different types, as well as what is needed for the right fertilizer for the ultimate tomato harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Like all plants, tomatoes require three main macronutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. For all plant life, nitrogen allows for thick, full leaf growth. Phosphorus is required for blossom, …
Vital Vibrant Vidalia Uses
Vidalia onions are unique premium sweet onions that have many uses. Gary Crawford has a report explaining this and a unique way to store them. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator Shares Origins …