(NSF) — The Republican-dominated Legislature has long pushed back against requiring employers to conduct immigration background checks for new hires, but a bill filed Friday includes a potential compromise that could hand a win to Gov. Ron DeSantis on the controversial issue. The bill, filed by Rep. Cord Byrd, R-Neptune Beach, would require government employers — such as state agencies …
Production Research Proposals on Agenda for National Peanut Board’s February Meeting
The National Peanut Board will hold its quarterly Board and committee meetings in Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 11-12, 2020. The Board’s Research Committee will consider requests for FY-20 funding for production research from state peanut producer organizations and universities. Funding production research to make America’s peanut farmers more competitive is a core part of the Board’s mission. All meetings take place at …
Slight Decrease in U.S. Cotton Production Forecast
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its January crop reports today, and Chris Singh with NASS in Washington, D.C., says the U.S. cotton production estimate is down 1 percent from the previous forecast. All cotton production is forecast at 20.1 million 480-pound bales, down 1 percent from the previous forecast but up 9 percent from 2018. Yields are …
Peanut Usage Numbers Still Climbing
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, usage numbers for peanuts continue to climb. Tyron Spearman breaks down the latest report. 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 ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
New Strawberry Cultivars for the Southeast
The annual Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference (SERFVC) continues today in Savannah, Georgia. Ag Net Media’s newest team member, Clint Thompson, is at the conference and was able to catch up with Dr. Jayesh Samtani, an assistant professor and small fruit extension specialist with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. They discuss new strawberry cultivars and look at which varieties are best …
DeSantis Environmental Plans Get Legislative Support
(NSF) — Gov. Ron DeSantis is making progress on his environmental wish list, as House members have joined senators in efforts that include setting up a statewide office focused on sea-level rise and creating more electric-vehicle charging stations. Also, Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, and Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, filed bills (HB 1091 and SB 1450) this week that back …
New Pasture Weed Control Product from Corteva
For the first time in fifteen years, Corteva is bringing the first new active ingredient to pasture weed control, a new product that cattle producers will want to learn more about. According to Jeff Clark, Range & Pasture Specialist for Corteva, it’s called DuraCor. Producers are invited to learn more about new DuraCor herbicide and how it helps grow more low-cost forage. …
Dairy Industry Awaits USMCA Approval
Our nation’s dairy producers are anxious to receive expected benefits from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) once the deal is ratified by all three nations. Rod Bain 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 …
Register Now For 2020 Cattle Industry Convention
For producers who would like to attend the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, now is the time to register. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) invites producers to attend this year’s event in San Antonio, Texas, February 5-7. Representatives of some of the most influential cattle industry organizations will be on hand, providing an outstanding opportunity to …
Considerations When Building a Rain Garden
Cathy Isom continues her series on rain gardens by giving you just a few considerations when building a rain garden in your yard. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The purpose of a rain garden is to have water infiltrate and drain from hard surfaces like rooftops, driveways, roads, and patios to a prepared space. This keeps the water …