Cathy Isom continues her series on yams by reviewing some common problems and solutions when growing yams. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Some common problems when growing yams include: Yam Mosaic Disease. This causes lesions on the leaves in a mosaic pattern. The plant withers and looks weak. It can cause stunted growth in the tubers, and …
A Third of 2019 Farm Income Derived from Government Assistance
The overall 2019 farm income is projected to increase more than ten percent from last year, however much of the reason for the earnings growth is based on various assistance afforded to the agricultural industry. According to a report from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), net farm income is forecasted at $92.5 billion for 2019, an increase of $8.5 billion …
Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
(ASI) — Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the final interim decision for the registered use of sodium cyanide. Working with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services, the label for this predator control tool will include three additional use restrictions to promote public awareness and decrease non-target impacts. American Sheep Industry Association President Benny Cox said this …
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
(USDA/FSA) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is opening signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) on December 9, 2019. The deadline for agricultural producers to sign up for general CRP is February 28, 2020, while signup for continuous CRP is ongoing. Farmers and ranchers who enroll in CRP receive a yearly rental payment for …
Good Peanut Usage Numbers
New numbers indicate that October was another great month for peanut usage. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 16, 2026
USDA Invests in Rural Broadband Infrastructure for Alabama Families
(USDA/RD) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy announced USDA has invested $62.3 million in high-speed broadband infrastructure that will create or improve e-Connectivity for more than 8,000 rural households, 57 farms, 44 businesses, 17 educational facilities, 14 critical community facilities and three health care facilities in rural Alabama. This is one …
Challenges for Peanut Growers Include Peanut Allergies
For the most part, the 2019 peanut harvest has wrapped up. But looking ahead, there are many challenges facing peanut growers in the 21st century. Stephanie Ho 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 …
Southeast Quadrant Drought Concerns Concerning Ag
Areas like parts of Texas and the Gulf side of Florida are experiencing drier than normal conditions for this time of year. And in a story from Rod Bain, that in turn is causing concerns about winter crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Accepting Applications for NCBA 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award
Applications are currently being accepted for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA’s) 2020 Environmental Stewardship Award. The award recognizes the nation’s best cattle and livestock operations and their stewardship and conservation efforts. Winner of the 2019 Award will be named during the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio in early February. Any individual, group or …
Growing One of Your Favorite Holiday Vegetables
Cathy Isom has some tips for you about growing a favorite holiday vegetable. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yams are a vigorous herbaceous vine that will climb on anything – some vines grow up to 8 inches in a day! The tubers can grow huge – up to 6 feet and 150 pounds, but most are more manageable …