President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law this week. As Gary Crawford reports, the Agriculture Secretary says the law has many benefits for rural America. 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 …
Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening
How science is the key weapon in the fight against Citrus Greening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) is the bacterial pathogen that causes “citrus greening disease,” one of the most destructive diseases of citrus worldwide. PPQ scientists are harnessing the power of CRISPR/Cas systems to …
It’s Harvest Time in Peanut World!
Tyron Spearman reports it’s harvest time in peanut world! Tyron gives an update on the peanut crop in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. He also updates what the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has to report for the peanut crop across the United States. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Cattlemen Looking Ahead to Next Farm Bill
Various agricultural groups are already focusing on the next Farm Bill, and that includes the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). As a matter of fact, it was one of the main topics during last month’s Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting. NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs, Allison Rivera, runs through some of the discussions that were held on that topic. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Pork Exports Down First Half of 2022 but Show Signs of Improvement
U.S. pork exports for the first half of the year were down by 19% in volume and 18% in value over the same period of 2021, according to recently released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. From January through June, the U.S. pork industry shipped to foreign destinations almost 1.1 million metric tons (MT) of product valued at $3 …
USDA: Beef Producers Face Higher Inputs
U.S. beef producers face higher input costs this year, predicted up seven percent compared to 2021. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reported Monday the farmer’s share of the retail value of beef also increased year over year, but rising input costs, especially for cattle feed, may limit farmers’ ability to benefit from higher cattle prices. Feed expenses are the largest …
Using DNA Tech to Manage Wildlife
Using DNA technology to help manage the nation’s wildlife. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. As part of normal bodily functions, a cell’s DNA sends out “messages” to other parts of the cell to create specific proteins. These proteins are the building blocks of organisms. For instance, if the body …
GCC: EPA Tour Important for Cotton Industry
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is excited to see the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tour South Georgia this week to learn about pest and weed management in Georgia cotton. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discussed the importance of EPA members visiting with South Georgia producers on Aug. 15-17. “The goal of the program is the …
Mexico Discussed at Peanut Pre-Harvest Meeting
At the recent Pre-Sheller’s Buying Point meeting, Mexico was discussed, and the market potential for Expansion. Tyron Spearman has more on this. 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 …
Georgia Beef Board Pleased with Summer Grilling Promotion
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB), along with other Southeastern states, have been conducting a summer grilling campaign since early June. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says the campaign is going really well. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …