Research Efforts Discussed at Extension Farm Field Day

The University of Florida’s West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC) held its annual Extension Farm Field Day last week at the research farm near Jay, Florida. At the various stops, growers learned more about research efforts in cotton, peanuts and other row crops. One attendee was Jerry Fankhauser, assistant director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of …

Expanding the Peanut Market

According to recent data, new peanut product introductions increased five percent from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the third quarter of 2018. Sixty percent of new peanut product introductions are classified as snacks. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, the snack category continues to maintain growth and innovation for peanuts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …

Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day Is Next Week

Cotton and peanut producers are invited to the annual University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day, Sept. 4, on the UGA Tifton campus and at UGA research farms in Tift County. Members of the UGA Cotton Team and UGA Peanut Team will discuss various research efforts in variety selection, plant disease, insect pressure, soil fertility and irrigation. …

Agreement in Principle with Japan Tremendous News for U.S. Pork and Beef Industries

This past weekend, it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will greatly improve access for U.S. red meat in Japan. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Joe Schuele has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Record High Aug. 1 Cattle Feedlot Inventory

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest Cattle on Feed Report shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was 11.1 million head on Aug. 1, 2019. The inventory was slightly above Aug. 1, 2018. According to a story from Gary Crawford, beef …

Alabama Beef Short Course Continues

New cattle producers are invited to attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s new Beef Systems Short Course. The short course is a multi-night lecture series covering the fundamentals of beef production and is geared toward new and limited experience producers. Over four nights, producers will learn how to run a profitable beef production. There is a $40 registration fee, and all …

Growing Big, Red, Juicy, Beefsteak Tomatoes

In today’s program, Cathy Isom tells a bit about growing your own beefsteak tomatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beefsteaks are the biggest type of tomato, with fruit often weighing over a pound. These big, red, juicy, tomatoes have thick, plump flesh that’s nothing short of a taste sensation. The large, meaty fruit of the beefsteak tomato …

Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement With Japan

The United States and Japan have agreed in principle to a trade deal. In a report from Gary Crawford, President Donald Trump talks about the new agreement. Secretary Perdue on Japan Agreement WU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the new trade agreement between the United States and Japan: “Japan is a significant market for United …

ADAI Accepting Applications for USDA Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program

MONTGOMERY, AL (ADAI) – Alabama growers and handlers of organic agricultural products can recover part of the cost associated with their USDA certification. The reimbursement covers 75% of certification costs, up to a maximum of $750. The cost-share program makes it easier for certified organic businesses throughout the supply chain by recouping the costs associated with USDA organic certification. The …