The Wall Street Journal says farmers plan to plant more corn, soybeans, and wheat than last year, but they also face more uncertainty. The Journal says a banner year for grain prices has U.S. farmers planting even more commodities than they did last year. However, high fertilizer prices, forecasts for more weather challenges, and the threat of China slowing its …
Price of Food Moves Higher in November
The USDA says the Consumer Price Index for Food moved higher in November, rising 0.5 percent from October to reach levels that are 6.1 percent higher than November 2020. The level of food price inflation varies depending on whether the food was purchased for consumption at home or away from home. The food-away-from-home, or restaurant purchases, CPI increased 0.6 percent …
Fresh Christmas Tree Needs to be Disposed of – or Recycled
What to do with your Christmas tree after the holiday. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Now that Christmas is over that fresh Christmas tree will need to be disposed of – or recycled. In most urban and suburban areas, Christmas trees are collected from curbside during the first two weeks of January. Check with your local city …
Peanut Farmers Need to Balance Production with Demand
As thoughts turn towards how many acres of what crops to plant in 2022, Tyron Spearman reports when it comes to peanuts, farmers need to balance production with demand. 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 …
Registration Opens Next Week for ACA Convention
Many events are on the calendar for 2022, and that includes the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show. ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, says the event will be held in March in Mobile. The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show will take place March 4-5 in Mobile. Convention registration opens next week, and more about …
2022 Soils Planner is Now Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants landowners to know the 2022 Soils Planner is now available. USDA’s Soil and Plant Science Division notes it is a highly educational, calendar-style planner and is provided free to the public while supplies last. Individual copies can be ordered from the NRCS Distribution Center website at nrcspad.sc.egov.usda.gov. Enter the keyword “planner” …
Latest Challenges Related to Ag Labor
We told you last month that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported real output in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting labor sector is projected to grow at an annual rate of 2.3% from 2020 to 2030. That is slightly higher than the 2.2% annual growth rate projected for the entire U.S. economy. But according to a story from Rod Bain, the complexity …
American Farm Bureau Convention Coming to Atlanta
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) wants to remind folks their 2022 Convention will be held January 7-12 in Atlanta, Georgia. Keynote speakers for the annual event include inspirational speaker Jim “Murph” Murphy, founder and chairman of Afterburner. He will speak during the afternoon general session at the convention on Sunday, January 9th. Comedian Jeff Allen will perform that Monday …
ASI Convention Registration Deadlines Approaching
The deadline for the early bird registration discount for the 2022 American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Annual Convention is Dec. 31. The convention will be held January 19-22, 2022, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, and those wanting to attend also need to book hotel rooms by Dec. 29 to receive the guaranteed room rates. The ASI Annual Convention is …
Growing One of the Sweetest Fruits that’s Almost Like Candy
Growing one of the sweetest fruits that is almost like candy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even if you don’t love the fruits, the trees are beautiful in the garden thanks to the dark green leaves and pungent flowers. Although they’re amazing fresh off the tree, persimmons make for cookies that are out of this world. Once …