Self-propelled combine sales continued to increase in the U.S. while total farm tractor unit sales declined in July. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says overall unit sales of U.S. combines rose almost 11 percent compared to July 2022, while tractor sales dropped five percent. The tractor decline was driven largely by the softness in the smaller horsepower …
Free Online Training for Phosphorus Management
A new program aims to help farmers manage phosphorus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A series of online training modules is now freely available to farmers, engineers, environmental consultants and others interested in designing on-farm systems to remove phosphorus from field runoff or subsurface drainage. Available on the Internet, the modules comprise seven narrated videos, starting with a …
Marketing Opportunities for Peanut Farms
Peanut farms are finding marketing opportunities through cooperatives. Tyron Spearman has more details. 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 Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Milk’s Lead is Widening Over Plant-based Beverages
According to new data, milk’s lead over plant-based beverages is widening in price, nutrition and consumption volume. During a recent interview with RFD-TV, National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF’s) Senior Vice President of Communications Alan Bjerga, discussed the shifting consumer preference toward milk over plant-based beverages. The NMPF recently submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration’s plant-based beverage proposal. Bjerga noted how NMPF …
Corn Production Forecast Up, Soybeans Down
The crop production report issued last Friday by USDA shows corn production up 10% from 2022, but soybean production is down 2% from last year. Mark Oppold has a look at how that measures up to some of the private estimates. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo Starts Wednesday
The 2023 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo kicks off this Wednesday, August 16th at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Many in the industry are excited about the new location for the Expo, including the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Their citrus extension booth will be in a new location near the dining areas on the trade show floor. It will include …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner we understand that August is a special month. Can you tell us about it? Click here to learn more about the catfish industry in Alabama. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
A new study links soil health and farm profitability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Soil Health Institute (SHI) and the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the results of a nationwide study showing how improving soil health can improve a farmer’s profitability. The study shows farmers can build resilience across a diversity of soil types, …
AgNet Weekly: Sens. Boozman, Cramer, and Hoeven on Farm Bill Issues
This week host Sabrina Halvorson had the opportunity to meet in person with Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, John Boozman of Arkansas, along with Ranking Member of the Agriculture Appropriations Committee Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota. It was at a Farm Bill roundtable held in Fargo, and hosted by Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. She got …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-11-2023
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 11, 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 11, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,407 head compared to 8,145 last week and 11,807 …