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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
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 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 …
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 ContentCIR Agriculture …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association YCLP Class Holds Reunion
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) continues to cultivate future leaders through the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP). It is funded in part by the Alabama State Beef Checkoff. YCLP Class 9 is underway, but this past weekend, some past class members were able to get together. ACA Director of Field Services Morgan Desselle says they held a reunion. More information can be found on the ACA …
New Summer Intern Promoting Beef in Georgia
While May Beef Month continues in Georgia, a new person has joined the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) staff to help promote beef throughout the summer. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans welcomes the new ag communications student to their staff. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Southeast Cotton, Peanut Planting Pace on Target
Rain across some areas of the Southeast have halted cotton and peanut planting for a bit. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey notes that as of this past Sunday the pace of both is on target with the 5-year averages across the belt. He first looks at cotton. And Rippey updates peanut planting progress. In Alabama, cotton planted is now at 74 percent. Last year …
GCC, UGA Advise Cotton Producers About Irrigation Use
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia Extension advise cotton producers with access to irrigation to keep their young crop irrigated amid the current dry conditions. Wes Porter, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension precision agriculture and irrigation specialist, discusses the importance of growers utilizing this important resource. “We obviously have a big opportunity to use …
Questions About Carbon Markets Remain
There are still a lot of questions when it comes to carbon markets. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The international World Economic Forum is underway this week in Switzerland. More than 2,500 people are attending, including political leaders, business heads, and more. There’s a big focus this year on agriculture-related topics. University of California, San Diego, professor David Victor …