Extension forage specialists and agents across the Southeast region (a 13-state area) would like your help in gathering information on hay harvest methods and time required for harvesting hay. The purpose of this survey is to help develop more effective forage educational programs across the region. Click Here for the survey, which is mostly simple multiple-choice answers. You can also …
India Offers Dairy, Chicken Access in Trade Negotiations
In a bid to land a limited trade pact with the U.S., Reuters says India has offered to partially open up its poultry and dairy markets. The offer comes as India readies for President Donald Trump’s first official visit to the country at the end of this month. No country produces more milk than India, which has traditionally restricted dairy …
E-Verify Plan Could Include Agriculture Industry
(NSF) — A Senate proposal that would require Florida employers to do immigration checks on new hires is getting another makeover ahead of its second committee hearing on Tuesday. Sen. Tom Lee, a Thonotosassa Republican sponsoring an E-Verify bill (SB 664), filed an amendment on Monday that would expand a proposed requirement for private businesses to use E-Verify, a federal electronic …
Possible Cure for Peanut Allergy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Palforzia, produced by Aimmune Therapeutics, to lessen allergic reactions. This includes anaphylaxis that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story. America’s peanut farmers, through the National Peanut Board (NPB), released the following statement supporting the significance of FDA’s approval: “Children living with peanut allergies now have …
January Ag Equipment Sales Mixed
The first month of 2020 saw mixed results in the total number of U.S. tractor and self-propelled combine sales. Total farm tractor sales grew compared to January of last year, while combines fell by 25%. That’s according to data out this week from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Total U.S. farm tractor sales increased 4.7% in January compared to last …
Cash Receipts for Animals and Animal Products Projected Up
Producers of livestock and livestock products will see more growth in cash receipts this year than will crop producers. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied …
AFBF President on Trade for Cotton and Peanuts
One of the speakers during the 2020 World Ag Expo in Tulare, California last week was American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall. He addressed attendees with excitement for the future of agriculture, highlighting the critical work that farmers and ranchers do, not only for the country, but the entire world. AgNet Media was able to talk with Duvall …
FLSCA Work Group Leader’s Operation Honored by NCBA
(SfL) — Solutions from the Land (SfL) extends its sincere congratulations to Jim Strickland, managing partner of Myakka, Florida’s Blackbeard’s Ranch, which has been honored by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) as the winner of the group’s 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). Presented at the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, TX, the …
Pleased with Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention
Cattle producers from across Alabama were in Montgomery this past weekend for the 77th annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says they had excellent attendance. (ACA: https://www.bamabeef.org/convention) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Differences Between Peas and Beans
In today’s program, Cathy Isom reviews some of the differences between peas and beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peas and beans do look very similar and fall under the general seed family, but they aren’t the same. Peas are generally round while beans have a wider variety of shapes. Color also varies considerably with non-pea beans. Peas …