Planting of both the cotton and peanut crops across the Southeast are in the final stages. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey has the latest cotton planting, squaring and condition ratings. And Rippey takes a look at peanut planting and condition. In Alabama, cotton planted is 95 percent. Last year at this time it was at 98 percent while the 5-year average is 96 percent. …
AFBF and NPPC Tell Supreme Court Proposition 12 is Unconstitutional
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12. The state law seeks to ban the sale of pork from hogs that don’t meet the state’s arbitrary production standards, even if the pork was raised on farms outside of California. AFBF and …
GPC Hosts Senator Visit to South Georgia
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) hopes a visit from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) will fuel legislative support for farmers. When Ossoff toured South Georgia on June 2, he visited with Turner County peanut farmer Ross Kendrick. Kendrick, a GPC board member, expressed concerns to Ossoff about the various obstacles that growers are currently facing. “What it …
Florida Cattlemen’s Convention is Underway
The 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show gets underway today at the JW Marriott in Marco Island, Florida. FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, runs through some of the many events that are planned for this week. The 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Trade Show runs through Thursday. Learn more at floridacattlemen.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
USDA: School Foods Offer Richest Source of Dairy in Children’s Diets
Where children get the most dairy in their diet. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Economic Research Service released new data showing schools are the richest source of dairy in children’s diets. The data comes from 2017-2018, for children between two and 19 years old. These foods provided an average of 1.99 cups of dairy products per …
Peanut Company Announces New Investment
Birdsong Peanuts has announced they will invest $25.1 million into its peanut shelling facility in Suffolk, Virginia. Tyron Spearman reports they will also make investments in other plants across the Southeast. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Change to Junior Event Schedule at FCA Convention
The 2022 Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Convention and Trade Show kicks off Tuesday at the JW Marriott in Marco Island. Something new for this year’s convention is the junior’s competition schedule. FCA Director of Field Services Dusty Holley, says due to a conflict with another big event taking place this week in Florida, most of the normal contests have already taken place. The 2022 FCA …
April Beef, Lamb Exports Up, Pork Down
The latest red meat export report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show beef exports maintained a remarkable pace in April, topping $1 billion for the third time this year. USMEF Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, offers insight into what continues to drive global demand for U.S. beef. Beef exports totaled 124,408 metric tons (mt) in …
Investing in Farm & Ranch Land
We told you last week that stronger land prices during late 2021 continued higher through the first five months of this year. That was partially helped by investors looking for a low-risk inflation hedging investment. And Mark Oppold reports wealthy investors are turning to farm and ranch land. According to Farmers National Company, prices for good quality cropland are up 20 …
Poll Finds Majority of Voters Support U.S. Aquaculture Industry
Stronger America Through Seafood announced last week that a majority of voters support establishing a U.S. aquaculture industry to increase sustainable seafood production. A survey by the organization found that two-thirds of voters would feel more favorable towards a member of Congress who established pathways for offshore aquaculture. Among voters, 84 percent support establishing a clear, predictable pathway for U.S. aquaculture …