Farm Bureau Virtual Event Focuses on Farmer Mental Health

Putting a focus on mental health for farmers. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the American Farm Bureau Federation will host a free virtual event, Farmers Saving Lives, on Tuesday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The live event will feature compelling stories from three Farm Bureau members who believe that advocating …

Peanut Market Update

The U.S. peanut market is still very quiet. Tyron Spearman looks at what numbers there are to talk about and what those in the market are looking at right now. 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 …

USDA-NRCS Offers EWP after a Natural Disaster

With the 2022 hurricane season starting June 1st, and the fact forecasters have predicted another active season, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP). If your area were to suffer damage from a natural disaster, the EWP can help relieve imminent hazards to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms and hurricanes. Aid …

Mexico Suspends Import Duties on Meat and Poultry

As part of its effort to combat food price inflation, the Mexican government has suspended import duties on pork, beef and poultry through the end of 2022. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

Dairy Groups Welcome IPEF

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) welcomed the announced launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) this week and the opportunity it offers to strengthen ties with key trading partners across the Asia-Pacific region. Exports are exceptionally important to the U.S. dairy industry. Last year, the U.S. exported $7.75 billion in dairy products worldwide, which is equivalent to about …

Agricultural Markets Watching Weather Conditions

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 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 …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

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 …