As we enjoy our Thanksgiving meal today, we thank farmers not only here in the Southeast, but across the country. And with that in mind, Mark Oppold takes a break today from providing market news to bring us a poem he wrote for this special holiday. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
How much do farmers make for that Thanksgiving meal? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Farmers Union (NFU) released the 2022 Farmer’s Share of the food dollar for several items typically served for the Thanksgiving holiday. Included in the 2022 Thanksgiving Farmer’s Share numbers are: Even though consumers are paying more for food this year, almost none …
Using Peanut Oil to Fry Turkeys
As you prepare to fry that turkey for the big Thanksgiving feast, Tyron Spearman has a reminder that peanut oil works best for a variety of reasons. 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 …
Black Sea Grain Deal Extended
The Black Sea Grain deal, a global food lifeline and key for world fertilizer supplies is being extended for several more months. The grain initiative was set to expire last weekend in what could have been another tragic consequence of Russia’s war against Ukraine, risking starvation in much of the developing world. At an APEC summit in Thailand, Secretary of …
New NRCS Website is Now Available
The new Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) website is now available to the public. And while the site is still a work in progress with more content coming soon, they are asking for feedback to help them improve it. The new website is designed for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who use or want to learn more about NRCS programs. The new …
Farm Milk Prices Likely to Fall Next Year as Output Grows
As we look ahead to next year, those in the dairy industry wonder what the prospects are for operators in 2023. Gary Crawford has a story that helps answer that question. 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 …
Avoid Foodborne Illness this Thanksgiving
Staying food-safe this Thanksgiving. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s important to remember the steps to food safety during America’s biggest meal. They say: Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Most Electric Vehicles Don’t Have AM Radio, A Problem for Farmers
People shopping for electric vehicles will see that most don’t have AM radio, and it’s a move not sitting well with rural farm broadcasters. Nathan Simington is a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission who spoke to broadcasters at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s annual convention. He brought a unique perspective to the topic after growing up on a …
Peanut Market Update
With harvest nearing completion, Tyron Spearman has an update on where the peanut market currently stands. 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
Florida Beef Council Holds Final Meeting for 2022
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) board of directors recently met for the final time this year. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says reviewed things fr9m the past few months and looked ahead into next year. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at 407-846-4557. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …