Tips on Handling Pesky Weeds in your Flower Bed

Some tips on handling those pesky weeds in your flower bed.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Removing unwanted plants among your treasured blooms can be tricky. But with the right tools and techniques, you can make the chore a little easier.  The trick is to remove weeds as soon as you see them because they will only …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-10-2020

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 10, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,200 head compared to 0 last week and 12,753 year ago. Compared to one week …

Florida Forest Service Accepting Applications to Help Landowners Combat Southern Pine Beetle Outbreaks

Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Forest Service is announcing that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. The program is limited to 44 northern Florida counties, the known range of the southern pine beetle, and open to non-industrial, private forest landowners through August 6, 2020. “Pine forests are an essential part of …

No Big Surprises in Friday’s Round of USDA Crop Reports

There were really no big surprises in today’s round of USDA crop forecasts. 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, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …

Updates on Various Meetings

Tyron Spearman provides an update on various meetings, including the American Peanut and Education Research Society (APRES) Virtual Annual Meeting that is scheduled to take place next week. 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 …

Vote for 2020 Peanut Referendum

The 2020 Alabama Peanut Referendum vote is set for Thursday, July 23, 2020. All farmers who produced peanuts in 2017, 2018 and 2019 are eligible to vote. Voting hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Polling locations can be found on our website at www.alpeanuts.com or by calling the APPA office at 334-792-6482. If the referendum is carried by the …

Backlog of Cattle to Be Discussed at NCBA Summer Business Meeting

Back in mid-March as the nation was starting to really feel the effects of COVID-19, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall, said in a news release, “There is a great deal of uncertainty about the ongoing impact of Coronavirus on the beef industry and the United States as a whole. At this time, it’s impossible to measure the …

Don’t Leave Dairy Behind in Japan Negotiations

Fifty members of Congress sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer this week, urging him to work swiftly on a Phase Two Agreement with Japan. The letter was also sent to Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. They say the recent Phase One agreement with Japan made progress on several important issues, but American farmers and processors remain at …

Stopping a Cute Critter from Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden

How to stop a cute critter from wreaking havoc in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raccoons are cute, extremely smart, and highly skilled troublemakers. Especially when it comes to your garden. They’re particularly fond of corn, tomatoes, watermelons, sweet potatoes, and peas. They also enjoy orchard fruits such as apples, peaches, and strawberries. Raccoons are …