At a recent meeting of the Peanut Shellers Association, Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist, reported on the peanut crop conditions, and plans, for Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. In this report, Tyron Spearman reports what Mumford had to say about the Georgia peanut crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Farm Dog of Year Nominations Now Open
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) invites farmers to submit nominations for the 2022 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, supported by Purina. This is the contest’s fourth year. It celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers in producing nutritious food for families and their pets across America. The grand prize winner – …
Information on USDA’s Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Strategy Requested
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a Federal Register Notice requesting public input on a climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategy. The Notice represents an important step toward implementing President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. The Order, signed January 27, states that, “America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners have an important role to …
Citrus Phenology-Based Spraying for Psyllids
By targeting Asian citrus psyllids on an area-wide scale and focusing on several individual properties simultaneously, growers can minimize psyllid movement between groves, reduce HLB transmission and maintain citrus production at a profitable level. Generally, most psyllid sprays are applied on a calendar or threshold basis, resulting in high-spray frequencies and associated costs. Because of the Asian citrus psyllid’s high …
Supercharge Raised Gardening Beds with Keyhole Gardening
Supercharge your raised gardening beds with keyhole gardening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Keyhole gardening combines the convenience of an elevated growing space and the nutrient boost of a built-in compost bin. While there are plenty of variations, most keyhole gardens are rounded raised beds with a notch cut into the middle (similar to a keyhole, hence the …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 3-12-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended March 12, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended March 12, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,200 head compared to 9,853 last week and …
Peanut Planting is Just Around the Corner
With peanut planting just around the corner, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist, Scott Monfort speaks with Tyron Spearman about the seed situation in Georgia. Monfort has an important recommendation for producers, as well as cautions for handling the seed. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Field Trials for Cultivar Evaluation; Soil and Root Health
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) citrus researchers are collaborating on ground-breaking research projects to fight against HLB. They are working with researchers at the University of California-Riverside (UC-Riverside), Texas A&M, and Washington State University on a project to field-test new citrus cultivars for tolerance or resistance to HLB. The research is funded by the U.S. …
Tarping Proven to Reduce ACP Movement
Researchers at the California Data Analysis and Tactical Operations Center (DATOC) have analyzed Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) trapping data along major transportation routes before and after tarping regulations for bulk citrus shipments were enacted. The purpose was to determine the effectiveness of the policy. DATOC is an independent group of scientists sponsored by the Citrus Research Board and the California …
Tips for Starting Vegetable and Flower Seeds Indoors
Some tips for starting seeds indoors. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. No matter where you live, there is one outdoor gardening task you can do any time this month: Starting seeds. Every seed will have different, individual germination requirements. If this is your first time starting seeds indoors, it will be helpful if you start with only …