Spain’s lemon industry “actively contributes to the fight against climate change by being a real carbon sink,” according to a recent report from the Lemon and Grapefruit Interprofessional Association (AILIMPO). A carbon sink accumulates and stores some carbon-containing chemical compounds and thereby lowers the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Globally, the two most important carbon sinks are …
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 …
Celebrating National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Cathy Isom has a sweet treat for pie lovers and lemon lovers. Get your forks ready! That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Lemon Meringue Pie Day If Lemon Pie is one of your favorite desserts, then today is your day to get your fork ready. August 15th is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day! Served as a dessert, …
Agri View: Georgia Citrus
Everett Griner talks about Georgia citrus farming in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses the variety of oranges grown in Georgia. He also tells us about the research being done for the possibility of other types of citrus to be grown in Georgia. Georgia Citrus Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Clean with Natural Cleaning Ingredients
Cathy Isom fills you in about the only natural ingredients you need to get your house clean. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Your closet or under sink storage is probably full of cleaning products. Most of which are not being used. Just collecting dust. Say goodbye to those and save yourself a handful of money. Not to …
Agri View: Lemon Imports
Everett Griner talks about why the lemon producers wanting to stop imports in today’s Agri View. You know we grow a lot of fruit in this country. It is very likely more than anywhere else. One of the least common, and least talked about, is the lemon. It is not a fruit you eat a lot. It is …
Agri View: Importing Lemons
Everett Griner talks about the actual cost of importing lemons from Argentina in today’s Agri View. Alright, the next time you buy lemons, check to see who grew them. We are now importing lemons from Argentina. One question: Why? The only reason I can think of is they are cheaper. But saving you a few cents on a …
Agri View: Long Shot Crop
Everett Griner talks about producing citrus in Alabama and Georgia may be a long shot in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of …
Argentina Lemon Rule Postponed Again
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be issuing a second 60-day stay in the effective date of its final rule, published on December 23, 2016, to allow the importation of fresh lemon fruit from northwest Argentina into the continental United States. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Final Rule to Allow Lemons from Northwest Argentina into the Continental United States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is publishing a final rule to allow the importation of fresh lemon fruit from northwest Argentina into the continental United States. Over the last 10 years, APHIS has thoroughly reviewed Argentina’s citrus production and packing practices and fully evaluated pest risks to U.S. agriculture. The review included …