Momentous Year in Trade for the Cattle Industry

Looking back at the past year, various issues concerning agriculture trade were top items of discussion. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane says this has been a momentous year in trade for the cattle industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Farmers Union Wants Improvements to USMCA

(NAFB) — Back on December 10, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that the White House and her chamber of Congress had reached an agreement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) Trade Deal. While the National Farmers Union was happy to see an effort to update the old North American Free Trade Agreement, the group says that effort didn’t go far …

Tips for Growing Tomatoes in Containers

In this, the last of her series on tomatoes, Cathy Isom tells you some tips for growing tomatoes in containers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tomatoes are not the easiest, but they are a favorite plant to grow. Growing tomatoes in containers can be hugely satisfying or a flat-out disaster. Sometimes there is nothing you can do to prevent …

Lawmakers Seek to Scuttle Conservation Appeal

(NSF) — The House, Senate and two state agencies asked the Florida Supreme Court this week to reject an appeal in a fight about how lawmakers carried out a 2014 constitutional amendment aimed at boosting land and water conservation. Attorneys for the Legislature, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services filed briefs Monday asking …

Peanut Innovation Lab Helping to Solve World Hunger

The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanuts is part of U.S. government’s strategy to fight hunger and poverty around the world. Tyron Spearman has more details. Video by: Farm Monitor UGA is leading peanut research and training efforts for producers around the world through its Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Peanut and Mycotoxin. It’s an initiative designed …

BI: BVDV Strain is Becoming More Prevalent

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is something many cattle producers are always keeping an eye out for. But Dr. Peggy Thompson, cattle professional services veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim (BI), wants to make sure you are aware that one strain is becoming more prevalent. And Dr. Thompson invites growers to learn more on the new B.I. website, bvdvtracker.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

Fire Safety Tips: Christmas Tree Disposal

(FDACS) — The Florida Forest Service is encouraging Floridians to dispose of Christmas trees safely. Dry limbs and needles from discarded Christmas trees can be an ignition source for fire if not properly cleared away from homes and natural areas. “We are encouraging all residents and visitors to be vigilant this holiday season,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried. “Trees discarded improperly can quickly turn …

Small Family Farms and Off-Farm Income

Several small-sized farms in the United States rely on the principal operator or spouse to bring in off-farm income, but how does that affect the farm’s bottom line? 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 …

FMC Tackling Corn Earworms in Cotton

FMC wants cotton growers to know BT trait failure is an issue they have been discussing with entomologists, as corn earworms have become a concern. Matthew Wiggins, technical service manager for FMC, says Prevathon insect control offers very good contact. And Wiggins said scouting your crop after bloom will be important. For more information, contact your FMC representative or go to their …