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Trend Continues Lower in the Grain Trade

The trend in the grain trade continues to be lower this week. Mark Oppold has more details. 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

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Despite Progress, Farm Bill Passage Still Unlikely

There’s been recent progress toward a 2024 Farm Bill, but is it fast enough? Farm Policy News from the University of Illinois says lawmakers have hinted that passage of a full farm bill this year is growing more unlikely. Another extension of the 2018 Farm Bill remains the most likely outcome before the end of the current extension in September. …

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Complexity of Heat Illness

The complexity of heat illness. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. One expert says heat illness is a complex medical issue and it’s hard to know who is and who isn’t susceptible to it. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

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Alabama Agribusiness Council Holds Annual Meeting

The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) held their annual meeting this week in Orange Beach, Alabama. Grace Ellis, AAC executive director, talked with Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about their growing attendance. More information can be found on the AAC website or contact Grace at this e-mail address: grace@alagribusiness.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week

Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 U.S. crops depend on animal pollinators. We need pollinators, and pollinators need us. In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is sharing a suite of …

National Pollinator Week

Recognizing National Pollinator Week

The markets are closed today in observance of Juneteenth, so Mark Oppold is taking some time to recognize National Pollinator Week. 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, …

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Importance of a Pollinator Garden

Have you planted a pollinator garden? Why they’re important, coming up on This Land of Ours. June 17 through the 23rd is National Pollinator Week, and a good time to consider having a pollinator garden. USDA researcher Gayle Hoffman tells us the importance of pollinator gardens in the overall wellbeing of pollinator populations. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds …

Africanized Honeybees

Africanized Honeybees Found in Alabama

According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), the presence of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) has been confirmed in Jackson and St. Clair Counties. Both finds were feral swarms collected by local beekeepers and have been euthanized to protect Alabama’s honeybees.  ADAI is taking swift action to mitigate any risks associated with these invasive bees, by setting up traps within a …

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Weather Pushing Grain Trade to New Lows

Weather conditions over a good portion of the major growing areas is helping to push the grain trade to new lows. Mark Oppold has more details.  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 …