How to fill the wet and soggy spots in your garden with beautiful landscape. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a number of flowers and ornamental grasses that don’t mind a lot of moisture. And, these flowering plants can transform a previous problem area into a colorful focal point in your garden. Getting its name from …
USDA Invests Millions in Specialty Crops Grants, Incentives to Purchase Fruits and Vegetables, and Help for Cotton Producers
USDA Also Informs Dairy Producers and Processors about New Dairy Donation Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of more than $330 million to help agricultural producers and organizations in the food supply chain recover from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding announced today is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative launched …
Variety Selection is Important for Peanut Growers
As peanut growers prepare to plant this year’s crop, Tyron Spearman reports variety selection is an important factor. 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 of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
70th UF/IFAS Florida Beef Cattle Short Course Will be Virtual
The 70th Annual Beef Cattle Short Course will be a virtual event this year. It will take place May 4-6. The program will be delivered each of those evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern via Zoom. Each night will consist of two speakers. The program this year will focus on efficiency and its importance to the beef industry. …
Two Big Burger Events Coming Up in Georgia
May will be Beef Month in Georgia, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) continues its efforts to prepare for all that will take place during that month. According to GBB Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans, a burger contest will be one of those events. But before that takes place, another big burger event will be held next week. Click …
Pace of Cotton Exports has been Strong
The pace of U.S. cotton exports has been strong as of late. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, that means a tightening of stocks. 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 of Herbicides …
ACA Staff Attending Various County Meetings
The events calendar on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) website is once again starting to fill up. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says it’s giving their staff an opportunity to get back out and meet with their members. To see what cattle industry events are taking place in Alabama, go to the ACA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Farm Credit System Reviews Ag Economy
Record agricultural exports are contributing to favorable economic conditions for the U.S. farm sector. Exports to China have risen to record levels, with increases in soybeans, corn, wheat and cotton. High crop prices and strong producer margins are expected to bring more acreage into production, but continuing drought in much of the western United States is a concern. The Farm …
Tyson Foods Unveils $425 Million Poultry Facility in Tennessee
Tyson Foods opened the company’s new poultry complex in Humboldt, Tennessee last week. The $425 million project, which includes a processing plant, feed mill and hatchery, represents Tyson’s biggest investment in Tennessee. Several hundred workers have been hired so far and are being trained for the start of production later this month. The processing plant, which is expected to employ …
GPC Reminds Growers of Upcoming Referendum
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) encourages all farmers to fill out a ballot for the referendum that determines if producers will reaffirm the commission or not. All ballots must be postmarked by April 16. According to the Georgia Peanut Commission, state law mandates a referendum be held every three years. Georgia peanut farmers invest $2 per ton to fund the …