Timing could have been worse for Georgia peanuts following what was left of Hurricane Sally as it moved through the state last week. Instead of a hurricane barreling through Georgia in October when peanuts were farther along, like Hurricane Michael in 2018, Sally’s impact should only delay digging some this week, says Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist. …
How to Get Started with Raising Peafowl
How to get started with raising Peafowl. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peafowls are not picky eaters. Like chickens, they will eat just about anything. You should feed chicks a medicated starter during the first 6 months, ideally mixed with a gamebird starter. A starter feed should contain about 20-24% protein. They may also need grit if …
Updated Certified Peanut Acreage Numbers
New numbers are in concerning certified peanut acreage across Alabama, Florida and Georgia. According to Tyron Spearman, there are some surprises. 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, 2026Strong Relationship Exists …
NMPF Offers Toolbox to Dairy Farmers
Now that USDA has announced a new round of disaster assistance to agricultural producers with CFAP-2, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has created a resource guide to help dairy farmers understand and apply for the program. The toolbox includes a breakdown of what the latest Coronavirus Food Assistance Program includes for dairy, as well as a link to relevant …
GDA Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings to Resume
Due to COVID-19, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) had to suspend its Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. But according to Education and Outreach Associate, Elizabeth Danforth, the trainings will resume next month, but will be held online. For more information and registration please visit, georgiaproducesafety.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
U.S. 2020 Farm Sector Profits Forecast to Increase
Highlights from USDA’s September 2020 Farm Income Forecast indicate that farm sector profits are forecast to increase this year. AgNet Media’s Brian German 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 To Enhance Brahman …
Alabama Cattlemen Assist Members After the Storm
Hurricane Sally, the slow-moving Category 2 storm, made landfall in Baldwin County, Ala. early last Wednesday morning. Much of agriculture across that area was affected. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director, Erin Beasley, that includes cattle producers and many members of the Association traveled to the Southern part of the state this past weekend to help. For more …
USDA Seeks Comments on Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Insurance Program
The Department of Agriculture seeks public comments on recommended improvements to the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program by Nov. 5, 2020. USDA’s Risk Management Agency contracted for an independent evaluation of the program to determine its effectiveness as a risk management tool for livestock producers. RMA Administrator Martin Barbre says, “We want to be sure that the …
Challenges to Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
Some challenges to raising Peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peafowl are uniquely large and gorgeous birds but they are noisy. And that can be a challenge if your neighbors are close by. Peafowl are known to make a loud shrilling call, or honking sounds, and can be heard up to 5 miles away! …
How Peanuts Fare Under CFAP-2
Last Friday it was announced that up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers facing market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19 could sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) starting today, Sept. 21. Tyron Spearman explains how peanuts fare under this new round of CFAP. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, …