It depends on how strongly you believe in New Years resolutions, Cathy Isom tells you about some of the foods that will bring you good luck and good fortune in the New Year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lucky Foods to Ring in the New Year When it comes to the New Year, everyone has ideas about …
Agrium/Potash Corp. Merger Closing on New Year’s Day
Shortly after the Christmas holiday, Agrium and Potash Corp. received a late present in the form of final merger approval. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission clearance was the final hurdle in the effort to complete the business merger. If the companies successfully meet all the closing conditions, approval will go into effect on January first. The president/CEO of Agrium says …
China Implementing New Import Requirements on U.S. Soybeans
U.S. soybean exports will undergo a new procedure to meet new phytosanitary requirements for shipping to China, starting on January first. A Bloomberg report discussed the new rules for American soybean shipments. The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says the new procedure applies to both bulk and container shipments of raw and unprocessed American soybeans to China. APHIS …
Agri View: Another Invasive Plant
Everett Griner talks about another invasive plant in today’s Agri View. Everett talks about the Chinese Tallow Tree. this tree has leaves which are toxic. The problem is currently from Texas to Florida, and is choking out our native trees. Everett also discusses possible solutions to eliminate this invasive plant, and also ask a very important question. Another Invasive Plant …
Peanut Marketing Loan Program Update
Tyron Spearman fills producers in on the Peanut marketing Loan Program, letting producers know what is available to the farmers by some shellers. Buying Points reports that lots of tons of peanuts are still not marketed from the 2017 crop. Farmers signed up part of them on the Contract Basis, and are still holding some, that need to be marketed in …
What Is the International Citrus Business Conference?
The International Citrus Business Conference is quickly approaching! Organized by Morris Agribusiness Services and AgNet Media, the conference will feature a range of topics from citrus greening research, to marketing fresh oranges and foreign competition. Allen Morris of Morris Agribusiness Services described the event: Registration for the International Citrus Business Conference is open! For more information, or to register, click …
Alabama Beekeeping Symposium Date Set
The 23rd Annual Beekeeping Symposium will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center. Doors will open at 8 a.m. According to a press release from Alabama A&M University and Auburn University, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will be hosting the event. The symposium will consist of a variety programs from industry professionals throughout …
Beneficial Ways to Recycle the Christmas Tree
Cathy Isom continues her series on what to do with that Christmas tree by giving you some of the many ways you can recycle your Christmas tree rather than tossing it to the curb. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beneficial Ways to Recycle the Christmas Tree Christmas trees can keep on giving well after the holidays. Instead …
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
The orange juice futures trade is stuck in the biggest rut it’s seen since way back in 1967. The futures closed lower for a record 15th-straight day last Wednesday, with no end in sight. Domestic demand for orange juice has been shrinking for several years. On top of that, add in a declining citrus crop in Florida, the nation’s number-one …
USMEF Concerned About Mexican Beef Grading System
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has filed comments with the Mexican government regarding its concerns about the country’s beef grading standards. A Meating Place Dot Com article says Mexico’s system closely resembles the one used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, using the names “prime,” “choice,” “select,” and “standard.” However, where it’s different is the government’s plan to use …