By Clint Thompson As if peanut butter sandwiches and peanuts were not enough to entice people to the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) building at next week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo, the GPC will have a pair of special guests to greet attendees. Anthony Alfredo, a NASCAR driver also known as “Fast Pasta,” drove the Georgia Peanuts car in the Atlanta Motor …
Demos a Highlight of Sunbelt Ag Expo
By Clint Thompson Wet field conditions at the Sunbelt Ag Expo this summer and early fall have not dampened the expectation of great harvest demonstrations next week during the three-day Expo event on Oct. 19-21 in Moultrie, Georgia. “We’ll be running that new John Deere 770 cotton picker in the field. We’ll be running the KMC peanut picker. Our hay …
Crops to Plant in the Fall for Harvest the Following Spring
The crops to plant in the Fall for Spring harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Overwintering is the process in which you sow seeds in autumn to harvest the following spring. Many seeds not only survive cold temperatures but actually need a period of cold followed by warmth to trigger their germination process. Kale is one of …
Crop Estimate Recap
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their October crop reports this week, with most numbers coming in close to expectations. Tyron Spearman has a recap of those numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Application Period Now Open for 2022 Hemp Licenses in Alabama
This week, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) started accepting applications from hemp growers, processors/handlers and universities for a 2022 industrial hemp license. Applications will only be accepted online through the Kelly Registration System at agi.alabama.gov/hempapp. The deadline to apply for a 2022 hemp license is November 29, 2021. In 2016, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act, Section 2-8-380 Code of …
Vilsack on State of the Livestock Industry
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently expressed to lawmakers his views on the state of the livestock industry and explained USDA efforts to address challenges. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
Growth in Tractor Sales Continues to Outpace 2020
Overall sales of tractors continue their growth above an already-hot pace set in 2020, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. total farm tractor sales climbed 2.5 percent in September compared to 2020. The sub-40 horsepower category stayed moderately positive, growing 0.4 percent, while the mid-size 41-100 horsepower segment was up 2.4 percent. Heavy-duty units saw another big month, …
Strong Cotton Demand and Lower Production Leads to Strong Prices
A strong demand for cotton, coupled with lower production, is leading to stronger forecast prices. Stephanie Ho has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong 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 …
GCC to Have Tent Set Up at Sunbelt
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) encourages cotton producers and industry supporters to visit the GCC tent during next week’s Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, is excited about the three-day event on Oct. 19-21. “The Georgia Cotton Commission, along with the Cotton Board and the Quail Forever Cotton Incorporated partnership …
Problems Encountered When Growing Vanilla Beans
Some problems you might encounter when growing your own vanilla beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Thankfully, Vanilla beans only have a few pests and diseases to watch for when your growing your own at home. One of the most significant hardships in caring for a vanilla plant is Root Rot. So be sure you don’t overwater your vanilla …