Rains moving in again are hampering peanut harvest across much of the Southeast. But according to Tyron Spearman, a good majority of the harvest has already taken place. 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 …
Enhancing Your Landscape with Garden Stones
Cathy Isom takes you into your gardens and landscape by filling you in about using garden stones to enhance your space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Landscape stone materials are the perfect way to enhance your space, and the right stones will boost your home’s appearance. Landscaping stones are a great way to personalize your garden. Looking …
Robust Debate Expected on E-Verify in Florida
(NSF) — Gov. Ron DeSantis will prioritize a controversial proposal that would require Florida businesses to use a federal system to check the immigration status of new hires, but the leader of the Florida Senate said Tuesday he is “cautious” about passing such a plan. “I expect there will be a robust debate, but the case is going to have …
Commissioner Nikki Fried on USDA Federal Hemp Program Rules
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its long-awaited Domestic Hemp Production Program rules, following the reclassification of hemp as an agricultural commodity in the 2018 federal Farm Bill. Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, who will oversee Florida’s state hemp program through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, offered the following statement: “The announcement by the USDA is welcome news …
Peanut Candy for Halloween
Halloween is coming up Thursday, and Tyron Spearman reminds folks to buy candy that includes peanuts and peanut butter for the ghouls and goblins visiting your home this year. 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 …
USDA Establishes Domestic Hemp Production Program
(USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. This program, as required by the 2018 farm bill, creates a consistent regulatory framework around hemp production throughout the United States. “At USDA, we are always excited when there are new economic opportunities for our farmers, and we hope the ability to …
Discussing Plans for 2020 Alabama Beef Checkoff Programs
Cattle producers and others who serve on the Alabama Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan Task Force will meet this week to discuss plans for programs to be implemented in 2020. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Erin Beasley has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Cotton Crop, Peanut Harvest Progress
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest crop progress and condition report on the U.S. cotton crop. Rippey gives the latest report on the pace of the nation’s peanut harvest. In Alabama, 98 percent of the cotton bolls were open, which compares to 95 percent last year at this time. Sixty-one percent of the cotton crop has been harvested, which compares …
NCBA Attends NAMI Meeting
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) held their meeting last week in Arlington, Virginia. One of those in attendance was National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CEO Colin Woodall. He explains why they were there and the various topics discussed. 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 …
USDA Pauses RFID Ear Tag Proposal
(NAFB) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has paused its effort to mandate radio-frequency identification (RFID) ear tags for cattle and bison. The proposal would have mandated the ear tags for animals moved in interstate commerce beginning in January of 2023. A guidance document detailing the proposal on the USDA website was recently removed, following a lawsuit against the …