Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny

(AFBF) — The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.91, or less than $5.00 per person. This is a 1-cent increase from last year’s average of $48.90. “The average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner is essentially unchanged …

Facts of the Flow: Lake Okeechobee, 2019 Year-to-Date

(SFWMD) — Here is the latest update on inflows into Lake Okeechobee for the calendar year to date. This data is provided by SFWMD’s DBHYDRO database. There has been no back-pumping into Lake Okeechobee from the Everglades Agricultural Area this year. Source: South Florida Water Management District Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

Farm Credit System Strong. Farm Economy Not So Strong

The top Farm Credit Administration official says there are some worrisome similarities between the current farm economy and conditions in the early 1980’s. 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 …

A Brighter Picture of Dairy Markets Here and Abroad

Dairy producers are receiving higher prices these days due to increased consumption both in our country and around the world. And according to a story from Rod Bain, that’s due in part to increased promotion. 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 …

Bedroom Plants That Can Bring Sweet Dreams

Cathy Isom takes you into the land of counting sheep by telling you about the bedroom plants that can bring sweet dreams. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keeping plants in your sleeping area isn’t just a great idea for aesthetic reasons. Bedroom plants can actually help you sleep better! If you’re having trouble sleeping, the following plants …

U.S. and South Korea Reach Agreement on Guaranteed Market Access for American Rice

(USDA) – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue are pleased to announce that the Trump Administration has reached an agreement with the government of South Korea on market access for U.S. rice. Under the agreement, Korea will provide access for 132,304 tons of U.S. rice annually, with an annual value of approximately $110 million. …

More on USDA Payments and Purchases

Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced more payments through the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) would be coming soon. Today, Tyron Spearman looks at more information about not only those payments, but purchases being made by USDA. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Conference

The Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) will hold its Annual Conference & Trade Show Nov. 21-22 at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center in Clanton, Alabama. During the opening day luncheon, the “Challenges and Opportunities in the Future of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry” will be discussed by Phil Brannon, professor of plant pathology, with the University of Georgia. This …

Florida Ag Expo Is Thursday

Growers are invited to attend the 2019 Florida Ag Expo, which will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Wimauma. This will be the best year yet for the event, as AgNet Media is partnering with UF/IFAS to provide growers with the latest research information. Not …