How can we sustainably feed a growing world? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. U.S. Soy recently hosted a panel at the 2022 Borlaug International Dialogue as part of the 2022 World Food Prize. Polly Ruhland, United Soybean Board Chief Executive Officer, moderated the discussion, addressing how to sustainably feed a growing world. “It was indeed a big …
Florida Wildlife Officials Take Aim at Pythons
(NSF/PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL/November 30, 2022) — State wildlife officials want more money to eradicate invasive Burmese pythons and increased penalties for people who illegally import and release venomous reptiles. The proposals were part of $150.2 million in legislative funding requests backed Wednesday by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Also, agency staff members were directed to consider giving …
Congressional Vote on Rail Strike a Welcome Development
(NCGA/November 30, 2022) — The U.S. House of Representatives voted to block a national rail strike that would have dire consequences for the nation’s economy. The vote comes as the country continues to struggle with supply-side issues and problems with key transportation hubs, including low-water levels along the Mississippi River. The National Corn Growers Association said the vote was a …
Cotton Harvests Near Completion in Georgia
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Cotton Team encourage growers to go ahead and pick what crop remains in the field. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, estimates Georgia producers are approximately 80% to 90% done harvesting this year’s crop. Only a small portion remain. “A lot of this late stuff, last …
Upcoming Peanut Meetings
There are a variety of meetings coming up across the Southeast that may be of interest to peanut producers. Tyron Spearman has a look at the ag calendar. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
Sign-Up Deadline in Georgia is December 2
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia has been conducting a sign-up for four regionally-focused conservation projects funded through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). But, the ranking date for all eligible producers in the project areas being offered is December 2, 2022. The Georgia RCPP projects in this signup include: Project ID# 1960 – The Red Hills to the Coast, …
Protect Your Agricultural Land with a Conservation Easement
If you are an agricultural landowner interested in protecting the integrity of your property, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida encourages you to consider safeguarding your agricultural land with a conservation easement. NRCS accepts agricultural conservation easement applications year-round; but applications for FY2023 funding are being accepted now until January 31, 2023. The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) protects the agricultural viability …
Cotton is Under Pressure
When it comes to trading and export issues, cotton is under a lot of pressure right now. Mark Oppold has more details about what is causing this pressure. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …
USDA Collecting Final 2022 Crop Production and Stocks Data
With the 2022 growing season wrapping up, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is busy contacting producers to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseeds stored on their farms. Plus, NASS is surveying grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks. “These surveys are the basis for the official USDA estimates of production …
USDA Kicks Off Spain Trade Mission Delegation
The USDA kicks off its trade mission in Spain. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service Associate Administrator Clay Hamilton arrived Monday in Madrid to launch a USDA agribusiness trade mission to Spain. More than 70 participants, representing various sectors of U.S. food and agriculture, including businesses, trade associations, and state government, …