Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 9, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 9, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 14,241 head compared to 9,819 last week and 12,410 last …
Ag leaders and various advocacy groups around the nation continue to take on the topic of lab-grown meat. Speaking at the Nebraska Governor’s Ag and Economic Summit, executive director of the Center for the Environment and Welfare, Jack Hubbard, pointed out the bipartisanship of the issue. “Different states have taken different approaches, so Florida and Alabama have outright banned it. …
The USDA Crop Report should keep grain and livestock futures in a narrow range. Mark Oppoold has the report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 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 or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
A big name gets in the sustainable aviation fuel conversation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition announced that Amazon has joined its expanding membership. The tech leader’s inclusion underscores the commitment to advancing SAF as a key element to improve the efficiency and environmental impact of jet fuel, create domestic jobs, and …
Created by the Chicago Board of Trade in 1993, it’s called a VIX. Mark Oppold explains what oit is, and the purpose of it in relation to our economy. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 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 …
The impacts of Hurricane Debby on agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How have crops and livestock been affected so far by what was Hurricane Debby, and how could its remnants impact ag along its path? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
(USDA/WASHINGTON, August 7, 2024)Â — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the East Coast. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and …
More private crop estimates are being released ahead of next Monday’s USDA report. There’s an old trade axium “Big Crops Get Bigger” which is certainly evident this year. Mark Oppold has the report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Learning the importance of composting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours Seventeen-year-old Summer Davies of Florida is earning her Girl Scouts Gold Award – the highest award in the Girl Scouts – by reporting on the positive effects of composting for small farmers. Here is her report. Listen to Summer Davies’ This Land Of Ours program here. For …
~ Beginning next week, Florida farmers impacted by Hurricane Debby can apply for low-interest and interest-free loans ~ (FDACS/TALLAHASSEE, FL/Aug 6, 2024) — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by Hurricane Debby will be able to apply for low-interest and interest-free loans beginning next week through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural …
