Some sustainable options for your holiday tree this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Real, or living, Christmas trees are the dream scenario for the holiday. Unfortunately, some Christmas tree farms have been known to use pesticides which oftentimes pollutes local water sources and puts animals in harm’s way. The other issue is that cut trees become …
USDA Expands Partnerships for Conservation Through CREP
(WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2021)?— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is leveraging its authorities under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) to bring in new types of partners and ultimately expand opportunities in voluntary conservation for the country’s agricultural producers and private landowners. USDA has updated CREP’s rule regarding matching fund requirements and invested in additional staff to work directly with partners for streamlined, partner-driven conservation …
Exporting Peanuts Not as Easy as in Previous Years
Tyron Spearman explains why exporting peanuts isn’t as easy as it has been in previous years. Tyron also gives us an update on the export numbers from around the world for peanuts. 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 …
How to Attract a Swarm of Bees to Your Property
How to attract a swarm of bees on your property. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If chasing bees isn’t for you, another way to get them to attract them is bait hives.You will need: Nuc boxes or old hive bodies, some new and old frames, and a swarm attractor. Place a ¾’ entrance in the nuc box …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 12-17-2021
***This report will not be issued the next two weeks due to the holidays.*** We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy, and especially Safe, Christmas and New Year! Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended December 17, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for …
GPC Provides Comments at Roundtable Regarding Transportation and Supply Chain Issues
(TIFTON, Ga./Dec. 17, 2021) — Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) executive director Don Koehler participated in a roundtable discussion on Friday with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Port Envoy John Porcari and the Georgia Ports Authority in Savannah, Georgia. Koehler provided comments regarding infrastructure issues, rising costs of inputs and the need for education regarding career opportunities in the trucking …
Peanut Proud Makes Donation to Kentucky Elementary School
Peanut Proud Program is sending a donation of Peanut Butter to be sent to Cumberland Trace Elementary School in Bowling Green, Kentucky Monday December 20, 2021. Tyron Spearman lets you know what the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC), and other organizations had to do with this delivery, and, what it is for. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
How to Chase a Swarm of Bees to Become a Beekeeper
How to chase of swarm of bees so you can become a beekeeper. That’s coming up on This Land Ours. In order to chase bee hives, you will need a bee suit, shop vac or bee vacuum, bee box, frames and sugar water in a spray bottle. Then, get the word out that if someone comes across a swarm of …
Reporting on Peanut Market Very Quiet Right Now
Reporting on the peanut market is very quiet right now as firmer prices and lack of demand remains. Tyron Spearman reports on how the industry is ending up this year with different aspects of peanut usage, exports, and of course, the consumption of peanut butter. Tyron also takes a glimpse at next year. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida …
Educational Videos on Cover Crops
Cover crops, typically planted in the early fall, deliver a host of agricultural and conservation benefits. Citrus growers have found that cover crops reduce water demand, thus saving substantial irrigation costs. In addition, cover crops provide support to beneficial insects, which help reduce pesticide requirements. In partnership with the Contra Costa County Resource Conservation District, two University of California Cooperative …