farmers

The Uniqueness of Farmers Markets

Dan This Land of Ours

Do you have a favorite farmers market? A look at why they each have their own feel. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA official overseeing the mission area for farmers markets explains why each individual markets have their own identities. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …

SUSTAINS Act

Public Input Needed on Implementation of SUSTAINS Act

Dan USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind the public that September 16th is the deadline to provide input on how best to implement the SUSTAINS Act. It authorizes the agency to accept private contributions to channel through several existing USDA-NRCS conservation programs.  Specifically, the SUSTAINS Act provides an opportunity for the private sector to partner with USDA to engage farmers, ranchers, …

interest rates

Keeping an Eye on Wall Street and Interest Rates

Dan Economy

While many are looking forward to lower interest rates, Mark Oppold reports the amount of the rate cut could mean different things. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Peanut Institute Releases Peanut Consumption Numbers

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

The Peanut Institute has released the latest figures for peanut consumption. Tyron Spearman shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …

America First Trade Promotion Program

Beef Industry Looking for More Access Overseas

Will Jordan Industry, Livestock, Livestock News, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

U.S. agricultural groups are looking for more trade agreements that mean market access overseas. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, talks about trade being a bigger priority in past years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

Chief Agricultural Negotiator

U.S. Ag Exports Still Trailing Last Year

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours, Trade

U.S. ag exports continue to trail behind last year’s numbers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. U.S. agricultural exports are still trailing last year. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

King Cotton Award Winner

More Than 300 Groups Call on Congress to Pass Robust Farm Bill

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

MEMPHIS – Citing worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s farmers, the National Cotton Council led an effort that resulted in more than 300 national and state groups, including the Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission, sending a letter to congressional leaders calling on them to pass the farm bill before year’s end.  Signatories included groups representing farmers, livestock and …

Timely Harvests Important for Cotton Producers

Clint Thompson Cotton, Georgia

By Clint Thompson Georgia’s cotton producers need to understand how quickly their crop is progressing and don’t waste time in completing the defoliation process. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, discussed this year’s crop at last week’s UGA Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to get out there and …

Crop Transformation Center

UF/IFAS Crop Transformation Center Focusing on HLB

Dan Citrus, Research, Research

The University of Florida Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Crop Transformation Center (CTC) was founded in 2023 to address the need for rapid development and commercialization of genetically improved crops.  While CTC projects will focus on crop improvement across all major crops grown in Florida, Dr. Scott Angle, who recently returned as Senior Vice President of the UF/IFAS, notes their first project focuses on creating citrus …

crop report

Traders Looking Forward to New Crop Update

Dan Commodities, Corn, Soybeans

Many traders are looking forward to the new crop update coming out later this week. Mark Oppold looks at what some are expecting. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …