USDA Data Tracks Fertilizer Price Increases

Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service details the increase in fertilizer prices. Fertilizer represents an average of 36 percent of a farmer’s operating costs for corn, 35 percent for wheat, and 30 percent for sorghum, according to estimates by USDA. Fertilizer prices declined from 2014 through 2017 before a gradual increase in 2019. In late 2021, prices began to spike …

Poisonous Plants Harmful to Horses on the Farm

The plants that can be harmful, or poisonous, to horses on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With so many plants out in the wild, it’s hard for horses to tell which ones are friendly and which ones to stay away from.  Farmers and ranchers will need to be extra vigilant and keep horses away from …

National Peanut Board Allocates Funding for Water Research

The National Peanut Board (NPB) allocated funds for water research, and according to a story from Tyron Spearman, some interesting numbers came out of that report. 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 …

Florida Beef Council Ready for “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300”

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is putting the finishing touches on a big Beef Checkoff promotional event coming this weekend. Several folks from other states are coming in to help out during the “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” at the Daytona International Speedway. And during the recent Cattle Industry Convention in Houston, FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples promoted the big event. …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Coming in March

The 2022 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention is just a little over two weeks away, as it will be held March 4-5 in Mobile. ACA President, Clay Kennamer, said they are excited to invite producers to attend. Kennamer, from Jackson County, will see his term as ACA President come to an end at the annual Convention. For more information about this …

Georgia Beef Board Ready for the Race

The beef industry and NASCAR are teaming together for a big event in Daytona, Florida this week. The “Beef It’s What’s For Dinner 300” will take place Saturday, and one of those attending is Georgia Beef Board (GBB) Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans. She told Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman this will be the second running of this big event. …

Alabama NWQI Application Deadline is Next Week

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind those interested that the deadline to submit applications for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) is February 25, 2022. Alabama is offering an opportunity for agricultural producers in priority watersheds within the state to apply for financial assistance to install conservation practices that protect water quality through …

ACEP Working to Protect Wetlands in Florida

While wetlands are some of Florida’s treasures, over the years we’ve seen an acreage decrease of nearly half. According to a U.S Fish and Wildlife Service report, over 20 million wetland acres have been lost since settlers began draining and diking them back in the 19th century. And of course now, population growth continues to threaten what remains. USDA’s Natural Resources …

USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2022

With the 2022 crop production season soon to begin, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be contacting producers to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. Later this month, NASS will mail survey questionnaires asking producers to provide information about the crops they intend to plant in 2022, how many acres they intend to plant, and the amounts of …