Registration is open for the 2022 American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Annual Convention. It will be held Jan. 19-22, 2022, in San Diego, California. The ASI Annual Convention is where all facets of the American sheep industry come together to set priorities, share information and conduct the business of the industry as a whole. Early registration runs through Dec. 31. Rates …
Mandarin: ‘The Perfect Piece of Fruit’
Mandarin citrus is “the perfect piece of fruit,” Suntreat Packing Vice President Scott Owen told a recent Global Citrus Congress audience. “It tastes great. It’s easy to peel. It doesn’t have seeds. It’s a healthy snack, so moms love to give it to kids.” Mandarins are now a $1.8 billion market, compared to $1.2 billion for oranges, Owen said. He added that …
Trouble Ahead for the Next Farm Bill
A Successful Farming article says there may be trouble ahead for the upcoming Farm Bill in Washington, D.C. A former USDA official says the 2023 legislation could be in trouble if the political turbulence surrounding the last two farm bills keeps going into next year. “The deep polarization heightens the uncertainty of how this farm bill will unfold in Congress,” …
Beautiful Shrubs to Add Colorful Winter Interest to the Garden
Some beautiful shrubs to add tons of colorful winter interest to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Winter has a beauty all its own, especially when you include plants with eye-catching features during the colder months. Try adding these shrubs for outstanding winter interest with their fragrant blooms, bright berries, colorful foliage, and unusual bark. For …
More Details on New Peanut Plant Coming to Alabama
We told you earlier this week that it had been announced a new peanut plant is coming to Alabama. Tyron Spearman has more details about this new facility. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL 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 Period Ends Monday for 2022 Hemp Licenses in Alabama
For the past few weeks, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been accepting applications from hemp growers, processors/handlers and universities for a 2022 industrial hemp license. But, the application period ends Monday, November 29th at 5:00 pm (CT). In 2016, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act, Section 2-8-380 Code of Alabama 1975, tasking ADAI with the development of a licensing …
A Possible Intervention against Bovine Respiratory Disease
USDA researchers have made a discovery in bacteria associated with Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) that can perhaps be used in detection and intervention. Rod Bain has more details about the efforts in fighting this a major cattle disease. USDA molecular biologist, Mike Clawson, explains potential interventions against BRD through research into bacteria and discovery of antigen proteins that could fight …
Lower U.S. Agricultural Export Forecast
According to a new USDA forecast, prospects for U.S. agricultural export values in this new fiscal year, which started October 1st, are good. But, they are not as good as they seemed a few months ago. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer reviews the new forecast. Meyer explains why the reductions were made. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …
Lasers May Be the Future of Weed Control
Carbon Robotics is working on what may be the future of weed control in agriculture. They’re building a rectangular vehicle a little smaller than a compact sedan, which rolls across farmland. While it’s moving, the vehicle shoots concentrated bursts of infrared light into the rows. Observers hear audible crackles and get the distinct smell of burning vegetation as weeds smolder …
Farm Groups Ask Administration to be Firm on WTO Issues
A coalition of farm groups recently wrote to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Ag Secretary Vilsack on challenges surrounding the World Trade Organization. The Hagstrom Report says those groups are pleased that Ambassador Tai gave strong statements on engaging boldly with the WTO. They want the Biden administration to try and get the public stockholding and the special safeguard …