Pest management is an essential part of crop scouting for both corn and soybean producers. And to help, the Crop Protection Network (CPN) has released a crop scouting and integrated pest management web book to assist agriculturalists. According to a release from Auburn University, crop scouting is important in order to assess pest pressure and help determine what is necessary to mitigate …
USDA Buying More Grapefruit Juice
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on March 5 announced an $18 million purchase of grapefruit juice in response to winter weather in Texas, the Indian River Citrus League (IRCL) reported. The February Texas freeze caused estimated citrus crop losses of at least $230 million and hit before much of the Texas citrus crop had been harvested. “For the past three decades, …
Practice Makes Perfect When Responding to Avian Influenza
When it comes to being ready to respond to an outbreak of an animal disease like avian influenza, practice is essential. Gary Crawford has the story. 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 …
House Ag Hearing Focuses on Black Farmers
(NAFB) — The U.S. House Agriculture Committee held a historic hearing Thursday reviewing the state of Black farmers in the United States. The hearing detailed decades of systemic racism and discrimination against Black Farmers by the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told lawmakers, “We will over the next four years do everything we can to root out whatever …
Fertilizer in Furrow: UGA Extension Advises Farmers Against Practice
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist Scott Monfort didn’t recommend applying fertilizers in furrow before his research last year. He certainly doesn’t recommend it now. Peanut producers are a couple of weeks away from planting this year’s crop. Monfort cautions farmers against the myth that applying fertilizers in furrow yields positive results. What’s the Point? There’s no upside to …
Georgia Legislative Session Nearing the End
Week eleven of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session was another busy one, as lawmakers prepare to wrap things up for another year. Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley has an update on some of the bills they’ve been watching closely throughout the session. And Bentley also has an update about the GAC virtual annual meeting that was held …
Lawn Care Tasks Needing to Be Done for Springtime Care
Some lawn care tasks you should do for springtime care. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are several things you should do to get ready for the best-looking lawn this season. As temperatures warm and days lengthen, you should watch your watering. By going easier on the irrigation, you force the roots to dig for water. That’s …
Georgia Peanut Farmers Donate Peanut Butter to Second Harvest of South Georgia
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) continues to give back to local communities during National Peanut Month. Georgia’s 4,500 peanut farmers are donating 10,080 jars of peanut butter to Second Harvest of South Georgia. The donation is made possible by the GPC through Peanut Proud, which is the peanut industry’s humanitarian relief organization. Georgia-based truckload carrier, SouthernAG Carriers, donated its truck …
Peanut Proud Festival is This Weekend
A big event is taking place this weekend, as the 2021 Peanut Proud Festival will be held in Blakely, Georgia. Tyron Spearman runs through some of the events, which includes being able to enjoy hot, grilled PB&J sandwiches. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
Southwest Florida Ranchers Reminded about Panther Program
Ranchers in Southwest Florida are being reminded you may be able to get paid for helping the Florida panther. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will provide technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that improve its habitat through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). But, the signup deadline is Friday, March 26. To be eligible for this Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project, a producer’s operation must …