By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton is in the ground. It just needs water to help spur growth. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team encourage producers with irrigated fields to stay on top of their water needs, especially as the drought continues. “For the irrigated guys, once you fall behind, it’s extremely difficult to catch up. …
Monthly Cattle on Feed Report Coming this Afternoon
The June Cattle on Feed Report is scheduled to come out this afternoon. Mark Oppold looks at what some are expecting and what is not included in these reports. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
How to Stay Safe in the Heat
Ways to stay safe when working outdoors in the heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you have to work outside in severe heat, there are ways to help get you through and to help keep you from being hit by potentially deadly heat stress and stroke. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, …
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Growers Can Now Apply for the Level 2 Climate Smart Cotton Program
(MEMPHIS, TENN) — The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, an initiative supported by the Georgia Cotton Commission, announced that growers can now enroll in Climate Smart Cotton Program Level 2. This program, led by the Trust Protocol, gives Level 1 growers the opportunity to receive additional financial support for implementing Climate Smart practice changes into their operations. With implementation of Climate …
Apply Now for FL Southern Pine Beetle Assistance Program
The Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications for the 2024 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program for non-industrial, private forest landowners. The program runs through July 26 and includes 44 northern Florida counties – the southern pine beetle’s known range. Previous outbreaks have destroyed thousands of acres of timber. Florida’s last major southern pine beetle outbreak caused an …
Trend Continues Lower in the Grain Trade
The trend in the grain trade continues to be lower this week. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Cattle Industry Joining Together Against Cell-Cultured Protein
The discussion around cell-cultured protein has been hot lately with polarizing voices on both sides. As states begin banning the lab-grown meat, national cattle industry organizations from multiple countries are joining together for a greater voice against the unproven technology. I visited with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President, Mark Eisele, during the recent Florida Cattlemen’s Association convention to learn …
Despite Progress, Farm Bill Passage Still Unlikely
There’s been recent progress toward a 2024 Farm Bill, but is it fast enough? Farm Policy News from the University of Illinois says lawmakers have hinted that passage of a full farm bill this year is growing more unlikely. Another extension of the 2018 Farm Bill remains the most likely outcome before the end of the current extension in September. …
Complexity of Heat Illness
The complexity of heat illness. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One expert says heat illness is a complex medical issue and it’s hard to know who is and who isn’t susceptible to it. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FCA Convention Wraps Up Day Two
The 2024 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Allied Trade Show, wrapped up the second full day this evening with their Cattlemen’s Supper, PAC Bull Sale and a concert. During the meal, many awards were presented, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson, offered remarks and Shaylynn Davis of Manatee County was crowned as the new FCA Sweetheart. A huge attendance …