How to start your own horseradish crop. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Horseradish root is exceptionally easy to grow, highly productive, and has a lot of other uses – including making homemade wasabi and the key ingredient in cocktail sauce. It’s also great for clearing sinuses. Horseradish is one of the best all-around companion plants to ward …
Lower Numbers for U.S. Peanut Exports
This past year, the U.S. peanut industry saw lower numbers when it came to exports. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
Florida Senior Beef Ambassador Promoting the Industry
Getting young people involved in the beef industry in Florida is an important aspect for the future of the industry. That’s why each year a Beef Ambassador Contest is held, and this summer Emile Limoges from Zephyrhills was chosen as the 2021-2022 Senior Beef Ambassador. He talked to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about his role as a state ambassador for …
Georgia Beef Boosting Immune Systems
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is teaming up with medical professionals in the state to help them boost their immune systems during this trying time of Covd-19. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are helping out by sponsoring cookouts. More about this and other Beef Checkoff promotions in Georgia can be found on the GBB website. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Preparing for October Beef Month in Alabama
October Beef Month in Alabama gets underway in a little over two weeks, and the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has been busy finalizing plans. ACA Director of Education and Outreach Ali Cantrell, said they are looking forward to Beef Month this year. To learn more about October Beef Month, contact the ACA office in Montgomery at 334-265-1867. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
NRCS Offers Conservation Programs for Ag Producers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind eligible landowners and agricultural producers about the various voluntary programs they offer that provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources in a sustainable manner. Through these programs, NRCS approves contracts to provide financial assistance to help plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns or opportunities to help …
Southeast Cotton Progressing, Peanut Harvest Underway
While the U.S. cotton crop is still behind last year in the pace of the crop setting bolls, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says overall the crop remains in good shape. In Alabama, only 27 percent of the cotton crop saw bolls opening, which compares to 52 percent last year and 56 percent is the 5-year average. As for peanut harvest, …
U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales Increased in August
U.S. tractor sales increased last month compared to 2020 while combine sales jumped 19.8 percent, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers monthly sales report. Combine sales posted the second month in a row of growth near 20 percent in the United States, and total farm tractor sales climbed 9.9 percent. Sub 40 horsepower tractor sales were up 8.7 percent, …
JBS Grand Island Meatpacking Fire Halts Processing
A fire at the JBS Grand Island, Nebraska, processing facility halted beef packing production Monday. The Grand Island Fire Department explained via Twitter the fire was burning the roof of the facility’s rendering section. The JBS Grand Island facility is a two-shift, beef-processing plant employing more than 3,600 people. The facility’s Facebook page contained a post stating, “Fabrication and slaughter …
Type of Melons Known for Their Sweet, Enticing Flavor
The type of melons known for their sweet, enticing flavor and scent. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are two types of muskmelons that you can try growing. Eastern muskmelons have deep ribs on the skin. The western varieties have smooth-skins. Muskmelons don’t tolerate cold yet have a long growing season. It’s important to look at the …