There are some new options for Southeast cotton growers. Sabrina Halvorson talks with Bayer Crop Science Deltapine Product Manager Eric Best for details. From Deltapine: The Deltapine® brand Class of ’23 cotton varieties showcase the move to bring to market high-performing genetics in the newest biotech trait platform — Bollgard 3 ThryvOn™ Cotton with XtendFlexÒ Technology. Announced at the annual …
Community Food Project Investment
Making an investment in community food projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of nearly $10 million through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP). This funding, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act, bolsters USDA’s food and nutrition security …
Court Urged to Hear Apalachicola Water Fight
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE, FL/December 20, 2022) — In the latest round of battles about the Apalachicola River, environmental groups are asking a federal appeals court to hear arguments in a challenge to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decisions that affect water flowing into the Northwest Florida river. The National Wildlife Federation, the Florida Wildlife Federation and the Apalachicola Bay and River Keeper …
Peanut Market Update
With peanut harvest wrapped up, many are tracking the markets. Tyron Spearman has an update of where peanut contracts currently stand. 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 …
Florida Beef Council Learns about Nutritional Program
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to look for ways to introduce information about beef to the state. And a part of that effort involved a trip to a northern state. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, recently took a trip to learn more about a nutritional program. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC office …
Georgia Beef Board Holiday Promotion
With the holidays upon us, the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is once again promoting beef to consumers across the state. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says they are hoping to beat their goal for this special promotion. And Taylor reminds folks they have a variety of beef recipe ideas for their holiday meals. The GBB website has all the information needed for …
AJCA Meets for Final Time in 2022
The Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Association (AJCA) held their final board meeting for the year this past weekend, sponsored in part by the Alabama Beef Checkoff Program. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, says this has been a good group to work with this year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Florida NRCS State Technical Committee to Host In-Person and Virtual Meeting
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will host a State Technical Committee meeting on January 18, from 9:00am to 12:00pm (EST). The event will provide a report for natural resource and program priorities and USDA decisions and to seek recommendations from Florida agricultural leaders. Participation in the meeting is open to the public and will be available through a …
Indications of Lower Stock Markets, Crude Oil
As we get close to wrapping up another year, there are indications of a lower stock market and lower crude oil prices heading into 2023. Mark Oppold tells us what analysts are expecting. 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, …
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
Fighting Hunger during the holidays. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National partners of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, are supporting neighbors in need during this busy holiday season. The Feeding America nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs has been on the front lines responding to increased …