Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) notes it is working with their members to assess the damage farmers and ranchers across the state suffered from Hurricane Ian in order determine their needs. Many are facing widespread destruction of crops, buildings, fencing and other property loss due to substantial wind and water damage. In the citrus belt, there has been significant fruit drop, …
Sunbelt Ag Expo Scheduled for Oct. 18-20
By Clint Thompson The calendar has turned to October, which means the “North America’s Premier Farm Show” is just around the corner. The Sunbelt Ag Expo is two weeks away for those interested in flocking to Moultrie, Georgia for the annual event. Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo, discussed what attendees can expect to see at this …
Tech Features at World Dairy Expo
Bringing tech to the spotlight in the dairy industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The 2022 World Dairy Expo is underway this week in Madison, Wisconsin. It brings in thousands of dairy producers from around the nation and around the world. Part of the event for the third consecutive year, the World Dairy Expo® Tech Spotlight provided …
Florida Cattlemen Providing Support for Ranchers Affected by Ian
The clean-up efforts after Hurricane Ian are underway in many areas of Florida, and that includes cattle ranches in certain areas of the state. And the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is helping to lead efforts to help producers affected by the storm. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman talked to FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley about what all is needed …
More Numbers from USDA’s Peanut Stocks and Processing Report
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released their monthly Peanut Stocks And Processing Report. Tyron Spearman runs through more numbers from that report. 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 …
Producer Prices Received for Poultry and Eggs Up in August
A significant gain in what poultry and egg growers received for their prices in August failed to offset a lower overall commodity price received index, per USDA’s latest report. Rod Bain 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 …
Agricultural Markets Could Benefit from Lower Investments Elsewhere
Agricultural markets could benefit in the near term from the lower stock market prices we’ve been seeing as of late. Mark Oppold 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 …
Agricultural Markets Could Benefit from Lower Investments Elsewhere
Agricultural markets could benefit in the near term from the lower stock market prices we’ve been seeing as of late. Mark Oppold 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 …
AFT Announces Solar Energy Development Partnership
A new partnership for solar energy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Farmland Trust (AFT) Tuesday announced a partnership with Edelen Renewables and Arcadia. The Farmers Powering Communities seeks to combat climate change through solar energy development while protecting America’s farmland and ranchland. The partnership provides more farmers with the opportunity for a new revenue stream and …
Florida Gas Tax Holiday
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL) – Prices at the pump for Florida drivers should go down Saturday as part of a temporary gas-tax break. Under the measure, criticized by some Democrats as an election-year stunt by Governor Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers, motorists will avoid paying the state’s 25.3-cents-a-gallon gas tax in October. The gas tax helps pay for transportation projects, and lawmakers …