The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to partnering with agriculture, forestry and rural communities to develop climate solutions that strengthen rural America. Thus, they are requesting public comments on a new climate partnership initiative designed to create new revenue streams for producers via market opportunities for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. USDA will support a set of pilot …
Georgia NRCS and Georgia Conservancy, Inc. Announce Project Sign-Up Deadline
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia and the Georgia Conservancy Inc. wants landowners in the state to know that a sign up for the Georgia Sentinel Landscape Project is underway. The deadline for eligible producers to apply is November 5, 2021. This state project is funded through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and was developed in conjunction with …
Farmers for Free Trade Roundtable Talks Trade, New Market Opportunities
Farmers for Free Trade recently held a virtual roundtable with officials from different segments of agriculture and the food supply chain to talk about trade and the need for new trade agreements. While the Biden Administration spent time evaluating current trade agreements, different ag groups are pushing the White House to open up new trade opportunities. Doug Chapin is a …
What to do with High Fertilizer Prices?
By Clint Thompson Fertilizer prices are high and are unfortunately expected to stay that way for the foreseeable future says Glen Harris, University of Georgia Professor and Extension Agronomist in Environmental Soil and Fertilizer. “They’re probably going to hold pretty high all the way through next spring the way I understand it,” Harris said. “I knew phosphorous was up for …
Exhibitor Support Key to Expo’s Return
By Clint Thompson It is Sunbelt Ag Expo week in South Georgia. The return of the three-day event following last year’s cancellation amid COVID-19 means more than 1,200 exhibitors and thousands of attendees visiting Spence Field in Moultrie, Georgia this Tuesday through Thursday. Becca Turner, vice president, marketing and public relations at Sunbelt, said the show’s return this year would …
Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in Autumn Provide Color After Winter
The springtime bulbs that you should plant in the fall. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Planting tulips, daffodils, and other spring-blooming bulbs in autumn will provide welcome color in your garden after the winter. There are all sorts of bulbs that bloom at different times of the year, but among the best to plant in fall for spring …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-15-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 15, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending October 15, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,500 head compared to 12,291 last week and …
Checkoff Dollars Important for Red Meat Exports
We told you this week that U.S. beef exports set a new value record in August, topping the $1 billion mark for the first time. Plus, pork exports saw another strong month in August remaining ahead of the record pace set last year. This is great news for the red meat industry, and checkoff dollars had a part in achieving …
EPA, Army Announce Regional Roundtables on WOTUS
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are calling on communities to propose roundtables to provide input on the implications of the new “WOTUS” rule. The regional roundtables will engage stakeholders representing many perspectives in important conversations designed to help the agency work to develop an enduring definition of the “Waters of the U.S. Rule” that …
Florida Moves Forward with Pot License for Black Farmers
Black farmers will soon be able to vie for a highly sought-after medical marijuana license in Florida. According to the News Service of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on Thursday rolled out a process for Black farmers with ties to Florida to compete for a designated license to grow, process and dispense medical marijuana. Part of the 2017 law required …