Poultry Outlook for 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its Livestock and Poultry Outlook for 2022. Rod Bain has a story looking at the forecasts related to broiler and turkey production and prices for this year. Livestock analyst Shayle Shagam provides USDA’s first look at this year’s production forecast and prices for eggs. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …

Senator Asks for Delay in CRP Sign-Up Deadline

The Senate Agriculture Committee’s Ranking Member, John Boozman of Arkansas, wrote a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack asking for a delay in the deadline for farmers to sign up for CRP. With inflation at a 40-year high and global food prices reaching a new record last month, Boozman wants the administration and USDA to look at ways of increasing …

Iowa Senators: Time to Unleash Biofuels

With gas prices hitting all-time highs, Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are asking the president to “unleash biofuels” immediately. They want Biden’s support on their bipartisan plan to replace Russian oil with clean-burning, American-made renewable fuels that are available right now. The new bill is called the Home Front Energy Independence Act and would put the ban on …

Using Soil Blocks for Better Seed Starting

How to use soil blocks for better seed starting.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Soil blocking involves creating compressed blocks of soil to start seedlings in.  It’s inexpensive, easier for transplanting, promotes healthy root systems, and is eco-friendly.  And the best part, no transplanting to larger pots. To get started, you will need a seed-friendly soil mix, …

Peanut Industry Will be Affected by Russia Invasion of Ukraine

We are hearing more and more reports of how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is affecting various aspects of the grain and energy sectors and is starting to be felt by U.S. growers and consumers. Tyron Spearman reports shipments of peanuts from certain countries will also be affected. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …

Cotton Crop Hangs in the Balance Amid Many Uncertainties

According to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), cotton is the top crop grown in Alabama, but due to global political instability and production disruptions, profits for this year’s crop hangs in the balance. Alabama Extension Cotton Agronomist Steve Brown says farmers will need to think carefully about each and everything they do with each crop they plant. Of course when it comes down …

Florida Legislative Session Headed to Overtime

(NSF) – With a budget remaining unfinished Tuesday night, the annual Florida legislative session is headed to overtime. Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, issued a memo shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday that said budget talks would continue Wednesday. Cooling Off Period State law requires a 72-hour “cooling off” period before lawmakers can vote …

New Organization for Women in Meat Industry

The Women’s Meat Industry Network (WMIN) was launched in January this year to address under-representation of women in the meat industry and provide mentoring support. One of the co-founders of the organization is U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Senior Director of Export Services Cheyenne McEndaffer. She explains there is a good pipeline of talent for technical roles like hers, due to …

Farm Bureau Asks for Increased Domestic Energy Production

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to the Biden Administration asking them to take the necessary steps to address the high energy costs impacting all Americans. Over the past 15 months, oil prices have increased by 130% to more than $120 per barrel. Duvall says, “As Russia’s harmful actions in Ukraine continue and further sanctions get imposed …