Like many sectors of agriculture in 2020, COVID-19 caused a big disruption to the poultry industry. Unfortunately, RaboResearch says the global poultry industry will face even more challenges in 2021, especially in the first half of the year. That’s according to new data in the RaboResearch 2021 Poultry Quarterly. COVID-19 will place continuing pressure on foodservice and trade, and the …
Grain Prices Should Improve in 2021
Global grain stocks will likely be about 1.5% higher than last year, reversing the downward trend over the prior few years. Despite the rise in global supplies, USDA forecasts higher corn, wheat, and barley prices than in the 2019-2020 marketing year. The average corn price is projected at $4 a bushel, compared to $3.85 the prior year. The average wheat …
Growing a Tangerine Tree No Matter Where You Live
How to grow a Tangerine Tree no matter where you live. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tangerine trees belong in the same citrus family as oranges, lemons, and limes. They’re a hybrid of mandarin oranges, and there are a ton of different varieties out there. Such as Clementine, Dancy, Honey, Kara, Pixie, and Yosemite. Whether growing tangerines …
Looking at Peanuts Around the World
When it comes to marketing, the U.S. peanut industry is affected by crops grown in other areas around the globe. Today, Tyron Spearman looks at some of the top competitors and what’s happening with their crops and marketing maneuvers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Deltapine Cotton Variety Helping Growers with Nematode Control
As cotton growers prepare for the 2021 crop, one issue to keep in mind is nematodes. Deltapine cotton’s Class of 2021 has a solution for growers with DP 2141NR B3XF. Keylon Gholston, cotton product manager for Deltapine, says this variety is resistant to both root-knot and reniform nematodes. DP 2141NR B3XF is a mid- to full-maturity variety with Bollgard 3 …
Sheep Producers Continue to Deal with Predator Control
Predator control is an important aspect of sheep production across the U.S. Of course there have been a number of challenges when using lethal control, but many producers still rely on these methods to remove problem predators. This was a topic discussed this month in the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) Research Update. Michael Bodenchuck, with Wildlife Services, has many …
Seeing Changes in the Beef Checkoff
In today’s times, the call for change is being found in various aspects of business. That includes the beef industry. The Beef Checkoff has worked to embrace new ideas and methods, looking for and finding ways to be the most effective. AgNet Media’s Brian German has the story. To learn about changes through the Beef Checkoff and hear more comments …
Ag Export Destinations Shift Over Previous 25 Years
The U.S. is the world’s second-largest agricultural trader after the European Union. U.S. agricultural exports grew significantly over the last 25 years, from $46.1 billion in 1994 to $126.7 billion in 2019. It’s no surprise that Canada and Mexico are two of the top destinations. The elimination of agricultural trade barriers through the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement, which …
Groups Praise WRDA Passage in COVID Relief Bill
The fiscal year appropriations bill that President Trump signed includes a reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The Hagstrom Report says it funds the Army Corps of Engineers civil works program that builds and maintains the ports and inland waterways that are vital to the agriculture industry. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa says, “it’s important that Congress pass …
How to Choose a Ripe Winter Squash
How to choose a ripe winter squash. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Choosing a ripe winter squash is a bit hard to do if you’ve never done it before. The problem is squash doesn’t get brown spots or soften very easily like apples, pears, and bananas do. But, its color does start to change color as it …