The technology that could be key in helping dairy farmers and the environment at the same time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When dairy farmers need to measure its cow’s Milk Urea Nitrogen – or MUN – samples are sent to labs for analysis. But new technology coming soon could change everything, giving dairy farmers real time …
DeSantis Takes Aim at Senate Environmental Proposal
(TALLAHASSEE, FL/NSF/Feb. 10, 2022) — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday opposed a controversial Senate budget bill that critics say could affect Everglades restoration. But Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, defended the bill as protecting restoration efforts, including a massive reservoir. Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved the bill (SB 2508), which drew opposition from environmentalists, charter boat …
Georgia Couple Named National Outstanding Young Farmers
Matt and Melissa Bottoms of Concord, Georgia were recently selected national winners for 2021 during the annual National Outstanding Young Farmers (NOYF) Awards Congress. The event was held Feb. 3-6 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The winners were selected for the award based on their progress in an agricultural career, extent of soil and water conservation practices, and contributions to the …
Peanut Seed Prices Released
As growers prepare for the 2022 growing season, peanut seed prices have been released. Tyron Spearman runs through the new price numbers along with providing a peanut contract update. 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 …
Positive Cattle Price Trends Forecast for 2022
During last week’s Cattle Industry Convention, CattleFax held their outlook seminar noting cattle price and profitability trends are pointed in the right direction. Kevin Good, vice president of industry relations and analysis at CattleFax, notes this is despite the challenges and uncertainty brought on by Covid. And every cattle producer wants to know what the market outlook is. He said they think …
Climate Change Debate during House Ag Subcommittee Hearing
During a U.S. House Ag Subcommittee hearing this week, Representative Austin Scott of Georgia had a debate with USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie about climate change. Sabrina Halvorson 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 …
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Case in U.S. Confirmed
A case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed at a commercial operation in Indiana. According to a story from Rod Bain, this is the first such detection in the U.S. since 2020. Koren Custer, with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterinary Services, discusses the recently confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at an Indiana …
Georgia Peanut Commission Holds Research Report Day
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) held their annual Research Report Day Wednesday at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), on the University of Georgia Tifton campus in Tifton, Georgia. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the event provided growers and industry representatives with the latest information available on peanut research projects funded by GPC. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
How one company is revolutionizing farming one seedling at a time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A fresh food and urban agricultural company is gaining momentum growing fresh, local, pesticide-free produce year round. You may have seen the Gotham Greens name brands on lettuces, herbs, salads and sauces. The company operates a handful of hydroponic greenhouse facilities …
Six Georgia Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas by USDA
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of …