Due to recent wet conditions, the latest numbers indicate peanut planting this year across the Southeast is less than normal. Hear Tyron Spearman’s report: Wet Soils Hampering Peanut Planting 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 …
The Cotton Roller Coaster
Over the past several months, outside influences on the cotton industry have felt like a roller coaster ride with all of the ups, downs, dramatic twists and lots of bumps along the way. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton explains some of the issues producers have had to deal with. The Cotton Roller Coaster Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Pork Producers Respond to Mexican Retaliation
Mexico levied punitive tariffs – 10 percent effective today (June 5, 2018), escalating to 20 percent on July 5 – on unprocessed pork (not including variety meats) in retaliation for tariffs on its metal exports to the United States. Mexico’s decision follows similar retaliation in early April by China, which imposed additional 25 percent tariffs on U.S. pork, reducing live …
FDACS Begins Efforts to Eradicate Oriental Fruit Fly
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has positively identified the presence of three Oriental fruit flies, Bactrocera dorsalis, in south Miami-Dade County. The initial fly was discovered during routine trapping, and additional flies were discovered during expanded trapping activities. The department, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, monitors more than 56,000 fruit fly traps statewide as an …
Florida Cattlemens Convention Coming in Two Weeks
The 2018 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show is just two weeks away. This year’s event will take place June 18-21 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, said they will conduct various business at this year’s convention. Florida Cattlemen’s Convention Coming in Two Weeks Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Georgia Governor Signs Agribusiness Legislation into Law
With a long list of legislation impacting agribusiness, Georgia Governor Deal never hesitated in signing every one of them. We are grateful for the legislators and Governor Deal for their support of our state’s ag and forestry interests. Here’s the quick summary of new ag laws starting July 1, 2018: GATE: Much needed changes to the GATE program are included in HB …
Alabama Cattlemen Welcome FFA Members to Montgomery
The 90th Annual State Convention of the Alabama FFA Association is taking place this week, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) wants to welcome FFA members from across the state to Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says a lot of blue jackets will be stopping by the association’s building. Alabama Cattlemen Welcome FFA Members to Montgomery Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Celebrating National Veggie Burger Day
Cathy Isom continues with delicious foods by celebrating a protein-packed sandwich that combines flavor and plant plower. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Celebrating National Veggie Burger Day Tuesday June 5th is National Veggie Burger Day. A veggie burger is a patty resembling a hamburger but is made with vegetable protein, soybeans, or anything else that does not …
China Says U.S. Tariffs Will Negate Current Trade Talks
China says any tariffs implemented on the nation by the United States will dampen the ongoing trade talks between the two. The Chinese government in a statement said: “All economic and trade outcomes of the talks will not take effect if the U.S. side imposes any trade sanctions including raising tariffs,” according to Politico. China stressed that the outcome of …
Bayer-Monsanto Deal to Close This Week
Bayer announced it will complete its acquisition of Monsanto on June 7. The closure of the acquisition will follow the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities, according to a company news release. The closure comes two years after Bayer announced the intention to acquire Monsanto. As part of the $63 billion agreement, Bayer will remain the company name, …