New funding was recently awarded to help expand the commercial export of U.S. agricultural products. Tyron Spearman 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 Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
ACA Promoting Beef Commercials on Network Television
With the holiday season here, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, is again reminding consumers across the country that beef is the only protein that they want to feed their families this holiday season. And according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, once again they will be on broadcast …
2021 Saw Many Named Storms, Average Number of Hurricanes
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season saw 21 named storms, the third-most active season on record. Now that the season is officially over, Stephanie Ho reports it’s a good time to take a look back at how the tropical activity this year stacked up compared to previous years. For the second consecutive year, the hurricane season exhausted the list of storm names. …
High Fertilizer Costs to Extend into Spring Planting
A dramatic rise in fertilizer prices weighs heavily on U.S. crop farmers and input suppliers as they prepare for the 2022 planting season. Prices for nitrogen-based fertilizers commonly used for corn production have skyrocketed to all-time highs in recent months. Fertilizer price increases are driven by nitrogen production challenges, tight global supplies, rising natural gas costs and steady demand. According …
Limited Demand for Farm Loans, But Strong Profits for Ag Banks
Agricultural lending at commercial banks continued to decline but showed some signs of stabilizing in the third quarter. Data reported by the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank this week shows farm debt decreased at the slowest pace in two years. Non-real estate debt declined substantially slower than in recent quarters, and farm real estate loans increased slightly for the first …
Field Day to Feature GA and Nutrition Trials
Growers will have the opportunity to learn more about recent citrus research trials on nutrition and gibberellic acid (GA) and their impact on tree health. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Polk County will host a field day on Dec. 14 to share research findings with growers. The field tours will begin with an overview …
GCC, UGA Remind Growers About Annual Meeting in January
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team remind producers about the annual Georgia Cotton Commission meeting, scheduled for Jan. 26, 2022, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, is excited to meet with the state’s producers, especially after the event was …
Challenges When Caring for Livestock in the Winter Time
How to care for Livestock in the winter time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter can present challenges when caring for livestock, when it comes to protection, food, and care. Starting with their water source, you’ll need to regulate water temperatures to avoid freezing. Also, monitor the quality of the water. Is it muddy, dirty, or contaminated? …
Peanut Stocks Move Up
The new Peanut Stocks and Processing Report from USDA indicates stocks are moving back up. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. 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 Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers …
Alabama Producers Urged to Complete Irrigation Questionnaire
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) wants to remind producers who performed agriculture irrigation upgrades in 2021 to complete an irrigation questionnaire. Hassey Brooks explains how eligible applicants can receive an irrigation tax credit. Ultimately, the Alabama Department of Revenue will issue the irrigation tax credit, but ASAI is responsible for collecting completed irrigation questionnaires from producers. The deadline date …