Many in agriculture have concerns with the Trump administration’s budget proposal for the fiscal year 2018, noting it includes major cuts to programs which would affect many producers. One of those concerned is Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
UF Scientists Prepare for Devastating Pest in China Before it Makes its Way to U.S.
A previously unrecognized pest is making a name for itself devastating American sweetgum trees in China. Now, University of Florida researchers fear the insect will make its way to the United States and devastate its sweetgum trees. The bug was so obscure it recently had no scientific name until researchers realized it was responsible for the death of thousands of …
Cattle Placements in Feedlots See Big Rise
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report may have surprised a few analysts. The new report shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was 11.0 million head on May 1, two percent above May 1, 2016. But the surprise was with the placements in feedlots, as in April that number was 1.85 …
Intern Enjoys May Beef Month in Georgia
The Georgia Beef Board has been busy the past month conducting various May Beef Month events in the state, and one person helping has been Georgia Beef Board and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association summer intern, Elizabeth Stalvey. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …
Grant Dollars Fund Programs through Florida Beef Council
Dollars through the Beef Checkoff help the Florida Beef Council (FBC) conduct various programs across the state. But according to FBC CEO Jim Handley, a recent grant has helped the council conduct a couple of more programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Hire for Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
A new face will soon be seen with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), as ACA’s Erin Beasley explains the association has filled the position of director of Industry Relations and Youth Programs. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …
National Water a Flower Day
If it wasn’t for the flower, our world would be a very barren place to live. Cathy Isom has the yearly reminder to show flowers how much we appreciate them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tuesday, May 30th is National Water a Flower Day. And not just one flower, all of your treasured flowers and household garden …
Tri-State Agronomic Scout School Reminder
Here’s a reminder that coming up June 8th, the University of Florida/IFAS, Auburn University and the University of Georgia will host a Tri-State Agronomic Scout School at the Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center in Marianna, Florida. This meeting will focus on insects pertaining to cotton, corn, soybean, and peanuts, as speakers will cover information regarding the description, damage, life cycle, …
Farm Machinery Markets Beginning to Stabilize
A DTN article says signs are showing that the farm machinery industry is starting to stabilize after prices had been free falling for some time. “We are seeing signs that after several years of steep declines, key agricultural markets may be stabilizing,” says Samuel Allen, John Deere Chairman, and CEO. That doesn’t mean farmers have started to replace the equipment …
China Issues “Wish List” for U.S. Trade
China has issued a list of concessions that it says can help deliver a “win-win” trade relationship with America. The list is part of an 117-page document released Thursday by the Ministry of Commerce. China would like to improve infrastructure cooperation with the U.S. and accept greater imports of goods ranging from soybeans to aircraft. The report acknowledges the Trump …