On Oct. 9, the initial citrus crop forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be broadcast live at 12:00 p.m. EST. Tune in to the report on the Southeast AgNet Radio Network or online at CitrusIndustry.net/citrus-crop-forecast/. The live 2020–2021 citrus crop forecast is sponsored by Aerobotics, Farm Credit of Florida, Labor Solutions, OrangeRX and TradeMark …
Why Do Hanging Basket Plants Go Through Troubles
How to figure out why your hanging baskets are going through some struggles. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Saving a struggling hanging basket means taking swift action before it’s too late. But it’s easier to fix than you might think. The first step is to make sure your plant is not suffering from a simple lack of …
Dairy Margin Coverage Program Enrollment for 2021 Opens Next Week
Enhancements to Online Dairy Decision Tool Now Available (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 for 2021 enrollment. “This year has been a market roller coaster for the dairy industry, and the Dairy Margin Coverage program is a valuable tool dairy producers can use to manage risk,” said …
Trump Administration Invests Up To $100 Million to Increase American Biofuel Sales
(USDA/RD) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $22 million out of the up to $100 million in grants available to increase American ethanol and biodiesel sales. These funds were made available through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to recipients in 14 states. The initial $22 million in HBIIP investments are projected …
Support from USDA Grants for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
(USDA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $19.1 million in grants to provide training, outreach, and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers (2501) Program is managed by the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). “These grants provide …
Assistance Helps Farmers and Ranchers Conserve Natural Resources
Application deadline for financial assistance is Nov. 20 (USDA/NRCS Florida) — Florida farmers, ranchers and forest owners can apply until Nov. 20 for financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for fiscal year 2021 funding. Although applications are accepted on a continuous basis for all programs, funding selections are typically made once a year. Through EQIP, …
Buying Points Providing Safe Facilities
Buying point managers are uniting with the peanut inspection services to provide safe and clean facilities to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Tyron Spearman has more 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 …
Florida Closes on ‘Once in a Generation’ Land Deal
Wednesday, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced closing on a long-sought 17,088-acre tract in Franklin and Wakulla counties that includes a restrictive easement for the U.S. Air Force. According to the News Service of Florida, the $43 million deal with Ochlockonee Timberlands, a subsidiary of AgReserves, Inc., for the property was approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet …
Picking Through Peach Production Forecast
A few details pertaining to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) latest annual outlook on U.S. peach production indicates a bit lower production number for 2020. Rod Bain has the story. 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 …
Red Meat Muscle Cut Exports Strong in August
August exports of U.S. beef and pork muscle cuts were above last year’s strong volumes, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Variety meat exports were lower than a year ago, due in part to the lack of available labor required to harvest and export some items. Led by record-large demand in …