Back in January of 2020, we talked about how many in agriculture were pleased with the signing of the first phase of the China trade deal. Those in the beef industry were hoping the trade deal would bring a significant boost in U.S. beef exports to China. Last month, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of …
Renewable Fuels Association on Gas-Generated Electricity
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has long been a prominent advocate for the use of renewable energy sources to create a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy future. In recent years, the association has turned its attention to gas-generated electricity provided by different companies similar to Michigan Quality Electric, examining its role in the transition to a cleaner energy landscape. This …
Registration Continues for Virtual Beltwide Cotton Conferences
Registration continues for the 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences which will be held virtually January 5 -7. The National Cotton Council reminds those planning to participate in the live-stream event you must register at the event website, cotton.org/beltwide. Registration costs for the 2021 conference have been reduced due to the virtual format, $180 for NCC members, university and USDA researchers, extension personnel, …
Coalition Releases Farmers’ Guide to the CSP
(NAFB) — As farmers begin to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program across the country, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition released its updated “Farmers’ Guide to the CSP.” As interest grows in farming practices that protect natural resources and reduce the impact of climate change, it’s a good time for producers to explore the CSP. The coalition says this …
Supreme Court to Hear Ag Union Case
The U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear a challenge to a California law that allows employee unions to trespass on private property. California law requires agriculture producers to open their property and businesses to union activists. Pacific Legal Foundation attorneys, who represent the companies filing the suit, claim that unauthorized union activities disrupt business operations and take property …
November: Peanut Butter Lovers Month
November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month in Georgia. The Georgia Peanut Commission worked throughout the month to promote peanuts and the various dishes people can make using one of the top row crops in the state, according to Joy Crosby, director of communications at the Georgia Peanut Commission. “For the month of November, the Peanut Commission has tried to do …
Peanuts Caught in EU Tariff War
We’ve told you before that the European Union has implemented a 25 percent tariff on U.S. shelled and in-shell peanuts. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the U.S. peanut industry is urging the U.S. government to find an expeditious resolution to the tariffs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
Dairy Herd Size, Milk Production Going Up
The latest USDA milk production report added weight to forecasts for a substantial increase in milk output next year. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, …
Ag Trade May Look Very Different Over the Next Four Years
(NAFB) — Many in agriculture are wondering what the future holds under a Joe Biden Administration, especially when it comes to trade. Randy Russell, a former USDA Undersecretary and the current President of the Russell Group in Arlington, Virginia, spoke during a recent CME Group webinar. He says things will look a lot different than they did during the previous …
Best Methods to Seed Pomegranate Fruit
Some of the best methods to seed Pomegranate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Seeding Pomegranates can be a bit of a challenge. And, there are a few ways of doing it. One method is to make a small nick in the stem of the fruit and pull the fruit apart.Then, pick out the seeds individually. The second …