Twice this week an attempt was made to pass the long-stalled federal disaster relief bill, but the latest attempt late Thursday afternoon failed again. In the brief pro forma session, this time it was Republican John W. Rose from Tennessee who objected to the consideration of the Senate amendment. The argument all along has been that a vote is needed by …
FCA Convention Online Registration Ends Sunday
The 2019 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Annual Convention is coming up June 17-20 at the Marco Island Marriott. But online registration ends this Sunday, June 2nd, and mail in registrations must be postmarked no later than June 1. Learn more at https://www.floridacattlemen.org/ Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Dry Conditions Slowing Peanut Planting
Due to the dry conditions, Tyron Spearman reports peanut planting in some areas of the Southeast has slowed, or put on hold for the time being. Rodney Dawson and his brothers John and Gary have a big job to do planting 1600 acres to peanuts this year. With the use of a 38 foot, 16 row planter and a bulk …
Court Strikes 2015 Water Rule
A federal court on Tuesday invalidated the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers’ 2015 expansion of federal jurisdiction over small and isolated waters. After years of litigation in suits filed by dozens of state governments and trade groups, this is the first court to reach a final decision on the lawfulness of the 2015 Waters of the United …
USDA Seeks Project Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants landowners to know they are making available up to $40 million in technical and financial assistance to help eligible conservation partners voluntarily protect, restore and enhance critical wetlands on agricultural lands. Funding will be provided through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP), part of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Through WREP, states, local units …
Hurricane Outlook for 2019
We’ve already seen one named storm before the 2019 Hurricane Season officially starts this Saturday, June 1st. But in a story from Stephanie Ho, USDA looks at what is expected this year in terms of hurricanes. And Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross highlights how active and expensive 2018 was for hurricanes. Both of which, of course, affected many producers across the Southeast. …
African Swine Fever Discussed at USMEF Spring Conference
Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) held its Spring Conference and Board of Directors Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. During the event, a panel discussion on the global trade impact of African swine fever (ASF) took place. Joe Schuele has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Application Deadline for FSA Marketing Loans is Friday
This Friday (May 31) is the deadline for farmers to apply for 2018 crop year marketing assistance loans. USDA says this is for assistance loans for feed grains, upland cotton, soybean and minor oilseeds. Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, Richard Fordyce, says the loans provide short-term financing. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
How to Create a Gutter Garden
Cathy Isom has some great information on a different way of gardening. She lets you know how to create a gutter garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are all sorts of fun and inventive ways to grow your favorite flowers, herbs, and veggies. Whether you’re hoping to save space or money, or you enjoy finding unique …
Facts of the Flow: Lake Okeechobee, 2019 Year-to-Date
Here is the latest update on inflows into Lake Okeechobee for the calendar year to date. There has been no back-pumping into Lake Okeechobee from the Everglades Agricultural Area this year. This data is provided by SFWMD’s DBHYDRO database. Source: SFWMD Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …