The 2020 Florida Legislative Session has come to an end, as both the House and Senate voted to pass the $93.2 billion budget on Thursday for the upcoming fiscal year. And according to Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, overall agriculture did very well. But he also knows Lawmakers are already focused on a potential need …
Secretary Perdue Salutes the Heroes in the US Food Supply Chain
Good morning, I’m Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture for the United States Department of Agriculture. This morning I just really want to speak from my heart to all you folks out there that are working at the front lines of our food supply chain. You know, we’re spoiled in America. You’ve provided such abundant, healthy, wholesome, affordable, available food that …
Peanut Tags for Seed
Given the current situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus, there have been various questions about peanut tag season. Tyron Spearman reports that for now, it’s operations as usual. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Secretary Perdue and Senators Discuss Hemp Details
We told you late last month that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) had announced it will not require all labs testing the THC levels of U.S. hemp to be certified by the agency during the 2020 crop year. USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach, first announced the change. The department is also planning to give states more …
AACF Offering Scholarships Again This Year
Alabama lawmakers are still on their spring break, so there is no new information to pass along this week about the 2020 Legislative Session. But in other news, the Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation (AACF) is offering scholarships again this year, and they just announced the deadline to apply for those has been extended to April 15. Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) …
Wet, Mild Winter Will Impact Georgia’s Pecan Crop This Season
By Clint Thompson Wet and mild winter conditions could have major implications on Georgia’s pecan crop this season. With temperatures in the low 80s, following an extreme wet period on March 4 and 5, the state’s pecan trees should be changing in the next few weeks, says University of Georgia Cooperative Extension pecan specialist Lenny Wells. “As far as any …
Peanut Proud Cancels Festival
The Peanut Proud team has sadly announced that the Peanut Proud Festival for this year has been cancelled. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …
Types of Bonsai Trees Best for the Beginner
Yesterday, Cathy Isom filled you in about pruning and care of your Bonsai tree. In today’s program, she lets you know the types of Bonsai trees best for the beginner. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bonsai is essentially the art of taking regular-size trees, and shrinking them to fit into a container. See what type of bonsai …
NCBA Sends Letter to Capitol Hill Urging Relief for Cattle Producers
(NCBA) — In response to the ongoing efforts to provide relief to Americans impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane issued the following statement: “As the country reels both economically and emotionally from the spread of COVID-19, NCBA has been hard at work ensuring that cattle producers remain able to focus on the national …
Government Guidance Recognizing U.S. Agriculture as Critical Industry
(NPPC) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued guidance on critical industry workforce that should continue as the country addresses and responds to the coronavirus outbreak; U.S. food and agriculture was included among 16 critical industries. Specifically, DHS recognized as essential a variety of pork production roles. Among these critical workers: Food manufacturer employees and their supplier employees—to include those employed …