By Brad Turner From a family with deep Florida roots, I have over 40 years of experience in commercial citrus production. I learned the industry from the ground up by working in the family groves while studying citrus production at Florida Southern College. I have owned a citrus nursery, my own groves and a citrus caretaking business. I have also …
More Details about New Smucker’s Plant Being Built
More details have been released about the new Smucker’s plant that is being built in Alabama. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, production at the new plant will be mostly for their Uncrustables sandwiches. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …
Good Prospects for U.S. Cotton in the New Year
Many involved in the U.S. cotton industry will be participating in the annual Beltwide Cotton Conferences being held this week in San Antonio, Texas. The event will include various reports, panel discussions, hands on workshops and seminars designed to help with key cotton production/marketing-related decisions. And according to a story from Gary Crawford, if Covid doesn’t interfere with demand, prospects for U.S. …
USMEF on Importance of Amending Japan’s Beef Safeguard
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently reported on the status of its consultations with Japan aimed at adjusting Japan’s safeguard trigger levels for imports of U.S. beef. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom expressed appreciation for USTR’s prioritization of this issue and explains the urgency of amending the safeguard threshold. In 2021, Japan’s imports of U.S. beef exceeded …
Agriculture Waits for Big Decisions on Supreme Court Cases
This first week of 2022 could be a big one for several agricultural groups and stakeholders. The Supreme Court will likely hear several high-stakes cases that could affect America’s farmers and ranchers. A DTN report says the court recently distributed three of four agriculture cases scheduled for a January 7 conference. Those high-profile petitions include challenges to California’s Prop 12, …
Signup Continues for 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind producers that signup for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program continues until Feb. 18, 2022. DMC enables producers to get coverage through this important safety-net program for another year as well as get additional assistance through the new Supplemental DMC. Supplemental DMC will provide $580 million to better help small- and …
Interesting Edible Way to Recycle that Holiday Tree
An interesting and edible way to recycle your holiday tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. We have covered several ways to recycle your holiday tree on this program. Such as turning the tree into mulch. But one alternative we haven’t talked about is turning parts of your tree into something you can eat. As long as its …
National Peanut Board Discusses 2022 Peanut Crop
During a recent webinar, the National Peanut Board hosted discussions about the 2022 Crop. Tyron Spearman reports that includes the anticipation of certain pests. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
EPA Working with Agriculture
Over the years, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ruled on various topics, sometimes to the praise of those in agriculture, while sometimes not. During a National farm Broadcasters Association event in Kansas City last month, EPA Region 7 Agriculture Advisor Doug Jones told AgNet media, they want to engage with farmers and ranchers. Jones says they encourage people to …
Carbon Sequestration’s New Innovations and Opportunities
Carbon sequestration via agriculture could become accelerated in coming years. According to a story from Rod Bain, this is thanks to both new innovations and opportunities for monetary and ecosystem benefits. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …