Cathy Isom is celebrating a savory winter vegetable known for its sweet and nutty flavor. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Acorn Squash Day Even though we aren’t quite done with summer, a winter squash is in the spotlight today. September 7th is National Acorn Squash Day. While it is considered a winter squash, acorn squash belongs …
Agri View: What is Your Favorite Vegetable?
What is your favorite vegetable? Everett Griner talks about the preferred vegetable in the United States in today’s Agri View. Everett also ponders a question about potatoes? What is Your Favorite Vegetable? Vegetables are good for you. Some people eat nothing else. Most everybody has a vegetable they prefer. What would you guess is the most preferred vegetable in the …
How, and Best Time, to Plant the “Three Sisters”
Cathy Isom continues her series on the “Three Sisters” gardening by letting you know how to plant the “Three Sisters” in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How, and Best Time, to Plant the “Three Sisters” When planting The Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash, it’s important to wait until after there is any threat of frost. Create …
Consider the “Three Sisters” for Your Garden
You are thinking about what to plant in your garden. Cathy Isom lets you know why you should consider growing the “Three Sisters” in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Consider the “Three Sisters” for Your Garden Growing the “Three Sisters” in your garden – also known as Corn, Beans, and Squash – can be done by …
FFVA Statement on U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal
Mike Stuart, president of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, issued the following statement regarding a trade agreement between the United States and Mexico: President Trump announced today that the United States and Mexico have reached agreement on a new trade pact that does not include a specific trade remedy for specialty crop producers in the Southeast. This is not …
Florida-Grown Foods Part of Rich Tailgating Tradition
Set up the grill; it’s tailgating season. Chicken, burgers, corn, slaw, potato salad, chips – and maybe some fresh fruits and vegetables — are just some staples for the weekly ritual that coincides with football season. Some will win before the games start by eating Florida-grown foods. College football enthusiasts nationwide can take comfort in tips from University of Florida …
UF/IFAS a Trusted Source of Agricultural-Related Information
Florida’s county commissioners look to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) for reliable agricultural-related information, according to a recent study. In May 2018, the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) surveyed 43 county commissioners to identify the sources they use for information on agriculture, food, water and natural …
How to Grow Your Own Horseradish
Cathy Isom has a few helpful tips for you about how to grow your own horseradish. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to Grow Your Own Horseradish While fresh horseradish isn’t something most of us have in the fridge, it is actually a flavorful crop that’s perennial and easy to grow! It’s best to plant horseradish in …
Preparing Your Garden for Winter Planting
In her second part of her series on winter gardening, Cathy Isom tells you things you can do right now to prepare your garden for winter planting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Preparing Your Garden for Winter Planting August is the best time to get your garden ready for winter planting. But first you’ll want to consider a …
Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest
Cathy Isom lets you know what you should think about planting now to get your garden ready for winter’s harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting for Your Winter Garden Harvest Growing our favorite veggies can happen all year long if we do a little planning and preparing. That’s why now is the perfect time to start …