Low water levels continue to lead to shipping problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Mississippi River has 27 U.S. Geological Survey streamflow gages reporting levels below the low water threshold category as of Thursday. A new record-low level was reported in Memphis, Tennessee, beating the previous record set in 1988. The low water levels are a …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-28-2022
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 28, 2022, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: Due to the fact all of the Alabama market reporters attended training sessions this past week, none of the cattle sales across the state were covered. …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Commissioner Rick Pate”. Commissioner, I understand you and some of your staff took a trip out of state this past week. Where did you go and what was this trip all about? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
FSIS Inspections Indicate Clean Peanut Crop
As peanut fields across the Southeast are being harvested, the Federal State Inspection Service (FSIS) has been busy inspecting the crop. And according to Tyron Spearman, numbers coming in from FSIS thus far indicate a clean crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Third Quarter Report Shows Economic Improvement
The third quarter GDP report showed some improvements in the nation’s economy. President Biden issued a statement on the report that stated it was “further evidence that our economic recovery is continuing to power forward.” “This is a testament to the resilience of the American people,” the President said. Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Cecilia Rouse echoed the …
Registration Ending for Stockmanship & Stewardship Virtual Event
Cattle producers across the country earlier this year took part in the 2022 Stockmanship and Stewardship events. Three regional events were held, one here in the Southeast in Alabama. The unique two-day educational experience featured low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance educational sessions, facility design sessions and industry updates. For those who could not attend, a virtual event is …
Pumpkin Season in Full Swing
It’s pumpkin season around the nation, and they’re as popular as ever. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. It seems pumpkins are everywhere this time of year and most of those pumpkins make quite the trip to get to those stores, patches, and porches. The USDA’s Economic Research Service says about 40 percent of pumpkin acres are harvested …
USDA Invests Another $759 Million in Rural Broadband
USDA is giving another boost to rural broadband. “We’re building a better America by ensuring our investments reach everyone, including our rural and underserved communities,” said White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu during a call with reporters. “Rural communities are the backbone of our nation but for too long they have been left behind and they have …
Peanuts Continue to Slowly Come In
The peanut crop continues to slowly trickle in to buying points across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has an update as to how many have been delivered thus far. 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 …
2023 First World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifying Event is This Weekend
The first of three regional qualifying events for the 2023 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be hosted by Jackson County Regional Livestock Market, LLC in Ripley, W.Va., on October 29, 2022. According to the Livestock Marketing Association (LMA), opening ceremonies start at 9:30 a.m. (ET), with the awards presentation following the competition. Twenty-eight contestants will compete for a top 10 placing, …