State agriculture officials announced their priorities for the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill discussion. The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) will direct its policy advocacy efforts regarding the bill towards ten specific policy areas. During the hybrid 2022 NASDA Winter Policy Conference last week, members laid the foundation for those priorities. They want to focus attention on agriculture …
Sea-Level May Rise One Foot by 2050 along U.S. Coasts
The United States is expected to experience as much sea-level rise by the year 2050 as it witnessed in the previous hundred years. That’s according to a NOAA-led report updating sea level increases for the U.S. The Sea Level Rise Technical Report provides the most up-to-date projections for all U.S. states and territories by decade for the next 100 years …
Nationwide Program Helping Restore and Sustain Healthy Natural Ecosystems
The nationwide program helping restore and sustain healthy natural ecosystems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Resources Conservation Service – or NRCS – operates 25 Plant Materials Centers, each based in ecologically distinct areas. The purpose of the Plant Materials Center is to assemble, evaluate, and release new plant materials for conservation use. As well as …
U.S. Peanut Exports Still Down
New numbers indicate U.S. peanut exports are still down overall. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest figures and explains why they are lower. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
GCA Pleased with Annual Convention
Cattle producers from across Georgia were in Savannah last week for the 2022 Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention. And according to GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin, the change in this year’s Convention was well received. For more information, go to the GCA website. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Gas, Ethanol Prices to Soar Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Gas and biofuel prices will go even higher amid conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but biofuel leaders argue that corn ethanol will still be cheaper than gasoline and able to meet demand. There’s no arguing that fuel prices go up during war. “If oil stocks and gasoline stocks tighten as a result of a conflict, yeah, that’s going to pull …
Milk and Dairy Product Producers Will See Highest Prices in Years
Slower growth in milk output and rising demand may spur some of the highest milk and dairy product prices in years. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Deere Revenues Up While Net Income Drops in the First Quarter
Deere and Company reported a net income of $903 million during the company’s first quarter that ended on January 30, or about $2.92 a share. That compares to a net income of $1.224 billion or $3.87 a share for the same time last year. Worldwide net sales and revenues for Deere and Company increased five percent in the first quarter …
CDC Says Extension Service Helping Rural America Get Vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is expressing gratitude to the nation’s Cooperative Extension Service for helping address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural America. Extension educators have worked to raise awareness about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. “Rural America continues to get hit hard by COVID, and the lives of families and communities continue to feel the impacts,” …
Pear Tree Diseases Every Farmer Needs to Lookout For
The pear tree diseases every farmer needs to be on the lookout for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are several diseases that can cause serious problems to pear trees. The ones to worry about include Armillaria root rot which is a fungal disease that leads to a range of problems, including the death of the plant. …