If you would like a fruit tree you can grow indoors or out, Cathy Isom starts her series about why you should consider growing a Meyer Lemon tree. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Why Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree If you’ve ever thought about growing your own lemon tree, you may want to consider this particular variety, the …
Producer Sentiment Plummets in July
Concerns over agricultural trade weighed heavily on producers’ current and future expectations of the agricultural economy. As a result, the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer tumbled in July, dropping 26 points to a reading of 117. To paint a further bleak picture, the Index of Current Conditions fell from 138 in June down to 99, while the Index of Future …
Beef Exports “Tremendous” in First Half of 2018
Strong June results capped a tremendous first half of 2018 for U.S. beef exports. That’s according to USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. June pork exports were lower than a year ago for the second straight month, but first-half volume and value remained ahead of last year’s pace. Beef muscle cut exports set a new volume record …
Soybean Analyst Says China May Have to Buy More U.S. Soybeans
In spite of an ongoing trade war between the world’s two largest economies, China may actually have to start buying U.S. soybeans in the near future. A Reuters report says oil seed analysis organization Oil World, based in Germany, says South American countries can’t supply all the soybeans that China needs. China is the world’s largest soybean buyer and has …
Agri View: Tree Nut Production and Value
There could be a new nut on the top of the production list soon. Everett Griner lets us know about current tree nut production in today’s Agri View. Tree Nut Production and Value Tree nuts are a very valuable crop in America. I mention them frequently because they are growing in value every year. Almonds are our biggest crop. Producing …
Lawmakers Urged to Move Forward with Farm Bill
Lawmakers are being urged to move forward with the 2018 Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has the details. Lawmakers Urged to Move Forward with Farm Bill Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …
Who is Making Money in the Beef Business?
Retail beef demand continues strong, but large supplies are bringing negative margins to cattle feedlots. Gary Crawford has the story. Who is Making Money in the Beef Business Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …
Many Decisions for Cotton Producers
There are signups and program decisions that cotton producers need to be making at this time. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton has a reminder of what these include. Many Decisions for Cotton Producers Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
EQIP Providing Assistance to Many Farming Operations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has various programs that can benefit producers and landowners in many ways. One is the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), which provides financial and technical assistance to producers in addressing natural resource concerns and delivering environmental benefits like improved water and air quality. NRCS Acting Chief Leonard Jordan has more. …
Burger Week Coming to Macon, Georgia
In a couple of weeks, the Beef Checkoff program is helping put on a big event in Macon, Georgia. Georgia Beef Board’s Kaytlyn Malia has the details. Burger Week Coming to Macon Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …