AEM Reports Optimism for Construction and Ag in 2022

While the U.S. and global economies have continued to grow, the pace has slowed over the second half of 2021. But in the construction and agriculture equipment industries, stronger-than-expected growth this year has many manufacturers feeling optimistic about 2022. According to results from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) fall member survey, more than 80 percent of their members anticipate rising demand …

USDA Opens 2022 Sign-up for Dairy Margin Coverage

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened sign-up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and notes they’ve expanded the program to allow dairy producers to better protect their operations by enrolling supplemental production. Supplemental DMC will help small and mid-sized dairy operations that have increased production over the years but were not able to enroll the additional production. …

Easy to Grow Plant with Bold, Bright Flavor

The easy to grow plant with bold, bright flavor to spice up your cooking.  That’s coming up This Land of Ours. Anise is a herbaceous plant that grows about two feet tall, and produces plenty of delicious seeds that can be used to flavor soups, cakes, candies, and more. Although they have a similar flavor, star anise and anise are …

Peanut Industry Gets Allocation from Foreign Market Development Program

The peanut industry will benefit from an allocation being made by the Foreign Market Development Program. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 Board …

USDA-NRCS Offers Continuous Signup

From time to time USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) holds batching signups for various programs. But, they want to remind producers and landowners that applications are accepted on a continuous basis for many of their programs. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby says that includes their popular Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). To learn more, contact your local USDA Service Center or go to the NRCS website. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement …

Active Atlantic Storm Cycles Continue

The current La Nina weather pattern, which is bringing warmer, drier conditions to the Southeast, could also have an effect on next year’s hurricane season. Stephanie Ho reports that we are continuing to see an overall active storm cycle in the Atlantic Basin. 2021 was the seventh year in a row where named storms formed before hurricane season began. Sponsored …

China’s Demand for U.S. Beef Complements Well-Established Markets

With market access improvements secured through the Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement, U.S. beef exports to China gained significant traction for the first time in 2020. And according to a story from Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, they have surged this year. Sponsored ContentFL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Farmer Sentiment Weakens on Cost Concerns

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points in November to a reading of 116, as producers continue to be pessimistic about both the current and future outlook of the agricultural economy. Farmers are facing sharp increases in their cost of production that coincide with fluctuating crop and livestock prices. Other issues of concern are the prospect of …

Add This Nutritional Powerhouse to Your Garden

A nutritional powerhouse to add to your garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.  Growing spinach can seem fairly effortless when compared to growing other veggies in the garden. And, depending on where you live you can potentially grow it two times per year. Its best to plant spinach when its still cold outside, about 4-6 weeks before …