USDA Peanut Checkoff Referendum Vote Soon

Will Jordan General

The United States Department of Agriculture published a notice in the Federal Register announcing an upcoming continuance referendum among eligible peanut producers. The vote will allow producers to express whether they favor continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order. Tyron Spearman has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida …

Nearly 20% of Shoppers Purchase Groceries Online

Dan Economy, This Land of Ours

Checking in on who’s checking out groceries online. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Are you turning to online shopping for your groceries? More people are these days. Nearly 20 percent of shoppers bought their groceries online in 2022. That’s according to newly released data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Of that 20 percent, nearly half bought …

Grain Traders Watching the Weather Roller-Coaster

Dan Commodities, Economy, Weather

Commodity Classic continues today in Houston, and Mark Oppold notes many grain traders are watching the weather roller-coaster and how it may affect the markets. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

The Cotton Board at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show

Dan Cotton

The 72nd annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show will be held Friday and Saturday, March 1st & 2nd in Memphis, Tennessee at the Renasant Convention Center. The Cotton Board will be there, as their Communications Team will be in booth #3561 at this year’s show. They will have a variety of information on The Cotton Board Producer Tour Program, Cotton Incorporated innovations, and 2024 Cotton & …

Farm Conservation One Key to Fighting Climate Change

Dan Climate Change, Conservation, Environment, USDA-NRCS

Last year was a record setting year for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). When it comes to conservation work, some 2.8 billion dollars was spent on various projects across the country. That was NRCS Chief, Terry Cosby, who says these farm conservation projects can help fight climate change. For fiscal year 2024, NRCS has $3 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funds …

March is National Peanut Month

Will Jordan General

Celebrate National Peanut Month during march with delicious peanuts! Tyron Spearman has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026

Senators Take Action Against Paraguayan Beef Imports

Will Jordan General

Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Jon Tester (D-MT) filed a resolution against the Biden administration’s decision to lift a long-standing ban on beef imports from Paraguay. A Congressional Review Act resolution is an oversight tool Congress may use to overturn final rules with a simple majority vote. “Our farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to produce the safest, highest quality, and …

Nature Connects Us Campaign Launches

Dan Forestry, This Land of Ours

A new campaign to connect us to nature. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Forest Foundation and USDA’s Forest Service Monday announced the launch of “Nature Connects Us.” The outreach campaign aims to awaken and strengthen our connection to national forests and grasslands. The campaign is grounded in honoring ancestral tribal homelands through respectful and mindful …

Making Plans for the 2024 Peanut Crop

Will Jordan General

As growers search for contract offers, its important to keep some management tips advice in mind. Tyron Spearman has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Concerns about Continued HPAI

Will Jordan General

While Southeastern flocks have thankfully not had intense exposure to wild bird vector populations, a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak persists among wild birds. United State Department of Agriculture Chief Veterinarian, Rosemary Sifford, discuss some of the concerns associated with the ongoing issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …