The Peanut Institute continues their efforts concerning research findings on the health benefits of peanuts and peanut products. Tyron Spearman reports the Institute has proven how the power of peanuts impacts various aspects of human health. 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 …
Fried Comments on FDACS New Budget
The 2022 Florida legislative Session came to an end this past Monday, when lawmakers passed that record $112.1-billion budget. During a press conference, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried discussed the dollars allocated for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Alabama Farmers Concerned with Input Prices, Labor
We’ve talked before about the rising input prices, and how this will affect many decisions heading into the 2022 planting season. Various surveys have indicated that this is a top concern for many farmers this year. Alabama Extension Cotton Agronomist Steve Brown, with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), agrees. He told Southeast AgNet this is something many growers have discussed with him, …
USDA Forecasts Higher Beef Production, Prices
Beef production is up, while production of other meat types is down. Stephanie Ho has a story explaining why. She also looks at how USDA, during its latest look at meat trade, raised the forecast for U.S. beef exports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
FDACS Seeking Nominations for Ag Environmental Leadership Award
It was announced this week that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has opened the nomination period for the 2022 Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said, “Through work in soil and conservation, pesticide and nutrient management, wildlife habitat conservation, and so much more, these significant environmental contributions are the backbone of Florida’s thriving agriculture industry, making a …
Report: Organic Grower Challenges and Seed Needs Loom Large
The organic industry’s State of Organic Seeds report shows no meaningful improvement in organic producers using more organic seed compared to five years ago. The report, announced this week along with the National Organic Research Agenda, concludes the lack of progress puts at risk the viability of the organic seed industry and the integrity of the organic label. Released by …
Florida Announces Dates of 2023 Legislative Session
Now that the 2022 session has ended, dates for the 2023 Florida Legislative Session have been announced. A schedule that was posted this week on the Florida Senate website shows it will run from March 7 through May 5, 2023. According to the News Service of Florida, while the 2022 session did end Monday, it remains unclear whether lawmakers will need to hold a special …
USDA NASS to Livestream Agricultural Data Briefings
On March 30, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will livestream the Secretary of Agriculture’s data report briefing for the first time. This and future Secretary data briefings will stream on NASS’s YouTube channel five minutes after NASS reports are released to the public. The Hogs and Pigs briefing will be live at 3:05 p.m. ET, then the next livestream, on …
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
What you need to know if you’re considering farming cress. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cress is also known as pepperwort, peppergrass, pepper cress, and garden cress. The leafy green is an annual and belongs to the Brassica family of vegetables, though it has a distinct, decidedly non-brassica, flavor. It’s often grown as a micro green and …
Argentina Peanut Shipments to Russia Affected by War
Due to the war in Ukraine, the peanut industry in Argentina is finding it difficult to deliver some of their crop to Russia. Tyron Spearman reports they are extremely worried since Russia and Ukraine buy approximately 170,000 tons each year, and now there is a great deal of uncertainty. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …