FARM Act Would Guard U.S. Ag Land from Foreign Control

About three percent of agricultural land in the United States is owned by foreign entities. But U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, a Republican from North Dakota, thinks even that may be too much. “One would think that’s not a very high percentage, but it’s obviously a lot of acres. And what’s more, probably somewhat alarming is how quickly in recent years …

Climate Smart Cotton Program Applications Deadline Looming

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its growers that applications are currently being received for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, a five-year initiative led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Producers must first enroll in the Trust Protocol by Sept. 1 and upload their 2023 bales by March 1, 2024. Applications for the Climate Smart Cotton Program are …

Around the State with Commissioner Pate

This week in our “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Andy Tipton, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Food Safety/Ag Compliance Division is in this week for Commissioner Pate, and he talks with Sabrina Halvorson about how the Food Safety Division keeps our food supply safe. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of …

Ag Lenders Donate to Hawaii Relief Efforts

The ag lending industry is sending help to Hawaii. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farm Credit Association, American AgCredit, rural banking partner CoBank, and The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, also known as Farmer Mac, are donating $40,000 to Maui Food Bank to help aid during the devastating wildfires that are wreaking havoc in Hawaii. AgCredit CEO Curt …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-18-2023

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 18, 2023, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended-August 18, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 13,553 head compared to 12,410 last week and 12,746 …

Peanut Average Yield Forecast Lowered

The latest USDA report shows a decrease in the forecast for this year’s peanut average yield. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

There’s a Milk for Everyone

by Wil Jordan Though facing serious competition from products labeled as milk, dairy continues to be a vital part of the global diet, no matter your preference of product. Dairy producers work hard to produce a wholesome product and because of its unique fat behavior, you can feel good about consuming dairy, according to Dr. Chris Cifelli, Senior Vice President …

Special Day for the Oppold’s

Most every day in our Southeast AgNet Bottomline report, Mark Oppold brings us the latest in market information, But today, he talks about a special event in his household. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …

Adult Obesity Rates Increased During First Year of Pandemic

If you gained a bit of weight during the pandemic, you weren’t alone. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that adult obesity increased during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Broad efforts to contain COVID-19 included travel, work, and social restrictions. Such behavioral adjustments disrupted the dietary and activity …