Farmers are embracing sustainable farming practices. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. People today are interested in their investments as it relates to environmental, social, and governance issues, including sustainability. Farmland Partners CEO, Paul Pittman, says investing in farmland, with consideration of those issues, is a natural fit. “The track record of American farmers and American agriculture generally …
Rep. Scott Visits Georgia Rodale Institute Farm
Congressman David Scott of Georgia’s 13th district is joining the Rodale Institute, local farmers, researchers, and business owners in an event May 4 that highlights the role of regenerative organic agriculture. Chairman Scott and stakeholders will discuss the research being conducted in Georgia and its prospective uses for farmers, the supply chain, and the climate. Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated …
Peanut Crop Update
As peanut planting continues across the Southeast, soil moisture is a concern. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest USDA update on planting progress and also where the latest soil moisture reports stand. 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 …
USDA Accepts 2 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
(WASHINGTON, May 3, 2022) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 2 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and landowners through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup, the first of the program’s multiple signups occurring in 2022. With about 3.4 million acres expiring this year, Vilsack encourages producers and landowners …
May Beef Month is Underway in Georgia
May is Beef Month in Georgia, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has a variety of promotions taking place this month to get the beef message out to consumers across the state. But having an extra hand on the local level is always appreciated. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are always excited to know county Cattlemen’s Chapters are …
New Campaign Underway to Promote Alabama Agriculture
Many agricultural groups in Alabama have come together to promote a campaign showing how farmers in the state work hard to produce healthy and sustainable products. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Director of Communications, Kayla Greer, explains what took place during the kickoff event for this campaign. Greer, who is co-chair of the Down To Earth promotion, explains what this new yearlong public education campaign is …
Planting Pace Picks Up Across the Southeast
For the cotton and peanut belt, planting is still on par with normal for this time of the year in most areas. The latest USDA report indicates as of this past Sunday, cotton planting is one percent ahead of the normal pace. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes it is well ahead of normal in the western states. But Rippey explains the peanut …
GCC Event to Educate Students About Cotton, Agriculture
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) Live Exploration: Georgia Cotton event will educate students about cotton and its impact on Georgia’s economy. It will also enlighten some about a potential future career in agriculture, says Caroline Gentry, an education and outreach specialist at GCC. “There’s so many opportunities out there that kids don’t even think about from sales …
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling
Agriculture gets good marks when it comes to lowering greenhouse gasses. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The nation’s greenhouse gas emissions are declining and fell more than four percent from 2019 to 2020. That’s according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The most recent Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks shows agriculture continues to represent …
Vilsack Requests Higher USDA Budget
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack says his department’s lost thousands of staffers in recent years, and the latest USDA budget request tries to recoup some of those losses. USDA’s fiscal year 2023 budget request of close to 24 billion dollars is up more than 2 billion or 10-percent from this year, and part of that is to make up personnel losses. …