This week, BASF Agricultural Solutions announced they will deliver enhanced peanut performance with the introduction of Vault® Peanut Liquid Inoculant and Velondis™ Plus Biofungicide for the 2024 season. Tyron Spearman has more details. To learn more about Vault Peanut Liquid and Velondis Plus Biofungicide, visit agriculture.basf.us, or talk to your local BASF Agronomic Solutions Advisor. Always read and follow label directions. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Grain and Livestock Futures Could Move Higher
Traders are hoping to see a rise in both grain and livestock futures 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, …
USDA to Release 2022 Census of Agriculture Data in February
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release the 2022 Census of Agriculture data on February 13, 2024. NASS concluded the data collection during the summer with a preliminary national return rate of 61 percent. NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer said, “On behalf of everyone at USDA, I’d like to thank the millions of producers who gave their time and effort to …
Tight Supply of Christmas Trees
What’s the story behind the recent very tight supplies of real Christmas trees? Gary Crawford tells us in today’s This Land of Ours. Shop early to find that perfect Christmas tree before they’re all gone. Shoppers are hearing that message a lot this year, but why? Well, Tim O’Connor with the National Christmas Tree Association says most growers these days …
King Cotton Awards Presented
The Georgia Cotton Commission sponsored the King Cotton Awards to recognize outstanding contributions of county agents to Georgia’s cotton producers. The awards were presented at the 2023 Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents annual meeting in November. The Senior Award honors agents with 10 or more years of experience. This year’s recipient was Scott Carlson, agriculture and natural resources agent …
More Benefits of Eating Peanuts
We have provided information before about the many health benefits of eating peanuts. Today, Tyron Spearman has a look at more of those benefits. 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 …
Keeping an Eye on Wall Street
Traders are keeping an eye on Wall Street. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with noting where the national debt currently stands. 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 …
USDA Releases Farm Sector Income Report
USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) released its annual Farm Sector Income Forecast Report for 2023 which shows lower net farm income this year. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says while net farm income will drop below the record high in 2022, it’s one of the best years on record for the overall farm sector at $151.1 billion. “In fact, net cash …
New Nutritional Campaign Launches on Wheat
Why you may be hearing more about the nutritional benefits of wheat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Consumers want nutrition information, so the Wheat Foods Council (WFC) is launching a social media campaign that educates fitness professionals and trainers about the benefits of wheat foods in healthy diets. U.S. Wheat Associates and the WFC are both farmer-led …
Potential Impact to Fertilizer Markets by Middle East Conflict
The conflict in the Middle East has several markets on edge, including fertilizers. Andy Jung, vice president of market and strategic analysis with Mosaic, is closely watching the situation between Israel and Hamas. “Well, the worst-case scenario is pretty easy to draw up. If there was a widening of the conflict, if Iran in particular were to get involved, and …