Twenty states filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the petition filed by the North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12). The brief, filed by Indiana, was joined by Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. …
Making Sense of Biologicals: Crop Optimization With Seaweed
Sometimes growers must think outside the box to remain sustainable amid high input costs and devastating diseases. That is the situation facing citrus growers who are struggling to remain viable in the era of citrus greening. What if seaweed could be used to aid in the quality of citrus production? Seaweed is a biostimulant that is part of the biological …
Fertilizer Prices Up Dramatically
Fertilizer prices are up dramatically this spring, increasing input costs for growers. Data from the Department of Agriculture shows prices are up between 17% and 57% since the fall. David Widmar of Agricultural Economics Insights says that while nitrogen often gets the most attention, phosphorus prices are up the most. Anhydrous ammonia and urea are up 37% from the fall, …
Getting Started Growing Houseplants Hydroponically
How to get started growing houseplants hydroponically. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a handful of herbs and houseplants that can grow hydroponically, meaning they can survive without potting soil, in just a vase full of water. To get started, pick a plant that you know will root in water and cut off a section just below …
Legal Protections for Farmers Moving in House
(NSF) — A Senate-backed proposal to expand the state’s “Right to Farm” law continued to move Tuesday through the House over objections that it could block lawsuits about the potential health impacts of burning sugar cane. The House Environment, Agriculture & Flooding Subcommittee voted 14-4 to support the proposal (HB 1601), which is a priority of Senate President Wilton Simpson, …
Peanut Farmers Encouraged to Use Certified Seed
With planting season nearing, peanut farmers across the Southeast are being encouraged to use certified seed. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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, …
Florida Beef Council Hosts FCLA Session
Another class of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Leadership Academy (FCLA) is underway with their second session recently taking place. The Florida Beef Council (FBC) was involved in this session, as FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says it was a surprise beef cook-off event. For more information about Beef Checkoff activities in the state, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee …
Vilsack Discusses Possible Creation of a Carbon Bank
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is a Government-owned and operated entity that was created to stabilize, support, and protect farm income and prices. CCC also helps maintain balanced and adequate supplies of agricultural commodities and aids in their orderly distribution. During an interview with farm broadcasters last week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was asked if the CCC …
Alabama Cattlemen Pleased with SLE Cook-off Event
A big steak cook-off event took place during the recent SLE Rodeo weekend in Montgomery. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association– (ACA) Director of Education and Outreach, Ali Cantrell, says they were excited about the event. To learn more about Beef Checkoff promotions in Alabama contact the ACA office in Montgomery or go to their website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Beef Board Working on a New Producer Video
With the month of March coming to an end, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) continues its efforts to prepare for May Beef Month in Georgia. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says one of those efforts is putting together a new producer video. For more information about preparing for May Beef Month, contact the GBB office in Macon at 478-474-1815 or …