Recognizing farmers and ranchers working for the climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Corteva Agriscience this week announced that applications are available for its 2022 Climate Positive Leaders Program. The program recognizes farmers and ranchers who implement, scale and share climate-positive practices. The program will give the selected global and regional leaders tools and opportunities to broadly …
Further Adjustments Needed for Peanut Crop Totals
Due to weather conditions this year, the acreage of peanuts is down from earlier numbers. According to Tyron Spearman, this means further adjustments are going to be needed for production totals. 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 …
Seeking Beef Ambassadors in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is once again seeking college students interested in becoming a Beef Ambassador. Taylor Evans, GBB director of public relations, says applications have been sent out to colleges across the state. To get a Beef Ambassador application or learn more, simply e-mail Taylor Evans. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon …
Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300 Coming Back in 2023
It was officially announced this past weekend that the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” will be coming back to the Daytona International Speedway next February. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this program continues to grow. The race will be held February 18, 2023. Fans can stay get all of the race day-related news and tailgating recipes at BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com or by …
Alabama Cattleman Magazine Providing Information about Fall Sales
The Alabama Cattleman magazine is sent out each month to members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), and provides a variety of information important to producers across the state. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, wants you to be on the lookout in the magazine for various upcoming cattle sales in issues this fall. To learn more about the Alabama Cattleman magazine, contact their …
Ag Credit Conditions Stay Strong As Risks Grow
The Kansas City Fed says agricultural credit conditions remained strong in the second quarter, but slower improvement is expected during the months ahead. Those bankers who responded to the Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions say farm income continued to increase. However, the pace of increase slowed in recent quarters, and further softening is expected going forward. Farm loan …
GCC, GPC Invite Farmers to Annual Field Day
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) invite producers to the Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Tifton, Georgia. University of Georgia (UGA) cotton and peanut team members, who specialize in agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, fertility and breeding will provide growers timely information pertinent to two of the …
Heavy Rains in South Could Lead to Crop Damage
Crop damage from the recent excessive rains over some areas of the South/Southeast may very well be possible. Mark Oppold has the story. 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 …
Tools for Varroa Management Guide
An update to a tool used for honey bee health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Honey Bee Health Coalition unveiled the 8th Edition of the Tools for Varroa Management Guide . The guide provides information on the latest tools and options for beekeepers in the USA and Canada to keep bees healthy and manage varroa mites, which spread disease …
UF/IFAS Researcher Developing a “Flavor Tool”
Research efforts continue at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) in the area of food chemistry and quality, with an emphasis on the flavor (aroma and taste) of fruits, herbs and other agricultural commodities. UF-IFAS Senior Vice President Dr. Scott Angle explained to Southeast AgNet that Dr. Yu Wang is developing a “flavor tool” that relies on artificial intelligence to …