Everett Griner talks about the research which goes on across the country as the honey bee losses continue to rise in today’s Agri View. Honey Bee Losses Continue to Rise One of the organizations that keeps track of the honey bee situation since long before the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) problem has issues another of it’s annual reports. It isn’t …
Agri View: Genetically, What Is a Fruit?
Have you thought of the tomato as a fruit? What about strawberries, watermelon, or grapes as vegetables? Everett Griner talks about what is genetically considered a fruit or a vegetable. He also lets us know one of the oldest fruits we eat in today’s Agri View. Genetically, What is a Fruit? I mentioned something recently about four varieties of potatoes. …
Planting for Your Fall Harvest of Vegetables
You want to harvest vegetables year round? Cathy Isom tells us what you should think about planting right now for your Fall harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting for Your Fall Harvest In just a couple of months, the fall harvest will begin. So now is the time to think about what you’ll want to see pop …
The 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day Coming Up Tuesday
The 2018 Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is coming up Tuesday, July 24 in Moultrie, Georgia. Farmers are invited to attend and get practical information from the region’s top agricultural scientists about the newest technologies farmers can use to improve their operations. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day is Tuesday In a release, Sunbelt Expo Executive Director Chip …
Nutritional Value of Potato Skins
If you are searching for nutritional value of foods you eat, potato skins are full of it. Cathy Isom tells us the truth about potato skins and why you should think twice before tossing them in the trash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Nutritional Value of Potato Skins When it comes to the skin of potatoes, the …
Agri View: The Versatile Potato
Everett Griner talks about the potato being the world’s most versatile vegetable in today’s Agri View. The Versatile Potato When was the last time you ate a potato? I bet it hasn’t been to long. More potatoes are eaten by more people than any other vegetable in the world. But let’s talk here in America. White potatoes, red potatoes, sweet …
Celebrating National French Fry Day
Cathy Isom has us celebrating a popular and tasty fried treat made of potatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National French Fry Day Friday July 13th is National French Fry Day. And many people will participate by enjoying one of the many varieties of this classic food. And in some cases restaurants will serve up these …
Homemade Organic Pest Control
You have noticed some pesky pest in your garden. Standing in your local Garden Center, you are totally confused at the shelf full of chemicals, which you really don’t want to use to begin with. Fear no more Cathy Isom has done some of the research for you. She has some homemade, organic, recipes to use instead of harmful pesticides …
Export Concerns for U.S. Crop Farmers
Many crop farmers across the country are concerned how the current trade wars will affect them. Tyron Spearman has a look at trade issues and what crops are being affected. Export Concerns for U.S. Crops Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For
You have a beautiful, productive vegetable garden. and would like to keep it that way. Cathy Isom has a list of some of the worst garden pests to be on the watch for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For There are many garden pests we need to keep a daily watch for. …