Research efforts are underway once again to start using peanuts as a renewable source of diesel fuel. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
USDA-NRCS Offers CIG On-Farm Trial Funding
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced they are accepting applications for project funding under USDA’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Innovation Trial Program. Through CIG, partners work to address our nation’s water quality, water quantity, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby explains the intent behind the CIG On Farm Innovation …
Farmer Sentiment Rises in July
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose six points in July to a reading of 103. Producers were somewhat more optimistic about both their current and future economic conditions on their farms compared to June. Even though there was a slight increase in optimism, there’s still a lot of uncertainty in the agricultural economy. Key commodity …
New NPB VP Suggests Volunteering, Talks Priorities
Strengthening the pork industry through volunteers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Volunteer involvement will strengthen any organization. Bob Ruth, the newly elected National Pork Board (NPB) vice president, was ecstatic to share why producers should get involved at the local, state, or national levels. He says the passion one has for the industry magnifies the story. “I …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Hosts Annual Field Day
By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo’s annual field day was a success, even if it got postponed for a couple of weeks. Growers and industry leaders flocked to the Darrell Williams Research Farm in Moultrie, Georgia, on Tuesday to learn about various research being conducted at Expo. It was a “great day,” says Chip Blalock , executive director of …
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
Leaders from the U.S. sugar industry are meeting in Colorado this week for the 37th annual International Sweetener Symposium.?The Symposium is an annual event hosted by the American Sugar Alliance. Dr. Rob Johansson, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis for the American Sugar Alliance, talks about what farm leaders and industry experts will be discussing. “We know that rising input …
Producer Education Programs Coming to Alabama
This month, there are two different producer education programs coming to Alabama. One of those is the Gulf Coast Cattlemen’s Conference being held next week in Atmore. The other one is the 2022 Stockmanship and Stewardship event being held in Auburn. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President Erin Beasley invites producers to attend these and other events coming up this fall. Learn more about …
Georgia Beef Promoted Through Outdoor Advertising
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) works in various ways to get the beef message out to consumers. And according to GBB Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, they’ve recently signed up again to promote beef through outdoor advertising. To learn more about Beef Checkoff funded promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided …
More Numbers from USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report
The July Peanut Stocks and Processing Report was released last week by USDA. Tyron Spearman runs through more numbers from this report, which notes usage of peanuts for candy saw a good increase. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …
Florida Beef Council Participates in Culinary Event
Last week, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) took part in a culinary event in Las Vegas where they worked with beef councils from other states to present the beef message. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples says they presented information to chefs from across the country. For more information about Beef Checkoff funded promotions, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored …