Farmers Want to Bring More Venison to our Dinner Tables

Sometimes we may have trouble finding venison at our local supermarket, but according to a story from Gary Crawford, some U.S. farmers are trying to change that. More information can be found on the North American Deer Farmers Association website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants

One thing everything living thing on the planet needs is water. This includes your garden. Cathy Isom lets you know how often you should be watering your plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. You should be watering your garden once a week, or one to two inches per week. When you have larger plants, it’s a good …

CCC Taking Bids on Peanuts

It has been announced that the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is looking to exchange CCC-owned bulk peanuts for commercial peanut butter. 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 …

A One of a Kind Collection Reaches a Major Milestone

When the sample of semen from the Duroc boar—a breed of domestic pig—arrived in Fort Collins, Colorado this spring, it went largely unnoticed. But the scientists and staff at the Agricultural Research Service’s National Animal Germplasm Collection knew they had reached a milestone. The boar semen was the one millionth sample of animal germplasm to arrive at the facility, which …

Signup Continues for National Conservation Innovation Grants

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds landowners their signup period for National Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) continues. USDA is investing up to $12.5 million to help support the adoption of innovative conservation approaches on agricultural lands. CIG are competitive grants driving public and private sector innovation in resource conservation, with projects inspiring creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private …

Promoting Georgia Beef for the 4th of July

With another big holiday coming up, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has been busy promoting various beef cuts and recipes. In this Beef Checkoff report, GBB’s Kaytlyn Malia says GBB is excited about all the beef that will be cooked this week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Alabama Cattlemen Attend LMA Event

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) was represented during a Livestock Market Association (LMA) event being held in Orange Beach this week. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley explains more. 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 …

RMA Changes Haying and Grazing Date

It was recently announced those who planted cover crops on prevented planted acres can hay, graze or chop those fields earlier than November this year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) adjusted the 2019 final haying and grazing date from November 1 to September 1 to help farmers. Here is RMA Administrator Martin Barbre. He explains …

Latest Cotton and Peanut Numbers

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest look at the nation’s cotton crop. When it comes to the peanut crop, Rippey notes they are one crop developing ahead of schedule. In Alabama, 64 percent of the cotton is squaring, that compares to only 43 percent this time last year. 5 percent is setting bolls. 53 percent of the peanut crop …