As we get set to head into a holiday weekend, those involved in agricultural markets continue to watch the weather forecasts closely, for a variety of reasons. Mark Oppold has more details. 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 …
U. S. Wine Imports
Imports of Wine Increasing in the U.S. That’s today’s this land of ours. Growing consumption of wine in the U.S. has contributed to an increase in wine imports, from 127 million gallons in fiscal year 2000 to 456 million gallons in 2021, reaching nearly $7.5 billion in value. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports most wine imports come from the European …
Peanut Butter Safety Alert Issued
J.M. Smucker Company recently recalled some of its Jif peanut butter products due to concerns of links to a salmonella outbreak across 12 states. Tyron Spearman reports the CDC has issued a safety alert about it. RECALL INFORMATION FROM J. M. SMUCKERS COMPANY WEBSITE: We take very seriously the role Jif® products play for your family and are working to …
Peanut Export Market Update
While U.S. peanut exports are down compared to this time last year, they have been somewhat steady as of late. Tyron Spearman runs through the list of countries who are and aren’t buying our peanuts right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
NOAA Predicts an Above-average Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tuesday predicted a seventh consecutive above-average Atlantic hurricane season. With the six-month season starting next week, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecast 14 to 21 named storms, of which six to 10 storms could reach hurricane strength, and three to six of those are forecast to be major systems. One reason for this year’s forecast is the …
Southeast Storm System Benefits Agriculture
Tropical moisture has been accumulating across parts of the Southeast this week, but it is not expected to develop into a tropical storm. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses how this pre-hurricane season weather system is bringing much needed moisture to some ag producers in the Southeast. The 2022 Hurricane Season officially begins Wednesday, June 1st. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Beef Production May Fall, but Strong Picture for Broilers
U.S. beef production may decline in 2023, pushing steer prices higher. But according to a story from Gary Crawford, the outlook for the nation’s broiler producers is what one analyst calls, “strong”. 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 …
Agronomy Week 2022
Celebrating an essential part of the agricultural process. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Agronomy is defined as the science of soil management and crop production. This week, agronomy is celebrated by Dekalb, Asgrow, and Deltapine seed brands. Deltapine brand manager Kevin Lavac says it’s a week to recognize agronomists and other crop professionals who help farmers get the most …
Commissioner Fried Announces Launch of FDACS Farmer Stress Awareness Initiative
(Tallahassee, FL/May 24, 2022) — With May marking Mental Health Awareness Month, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried announced today the launch of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Farmer Stress Awareness Initiative. The formal launch will take place next week at an event at Wish Farms in Plant City on June 2nd at 9am where FDACS will premiere several videos that will …
Florida Beef Council Conducts a Ranch Tour
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to celebrate Beef Month in May in various ways. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples looks back at the ranch tour they conducted earlier this month, noting it was attended by a collection of food service professionals. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …