Back in July of this year, an article written by Mark Hudson with the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), hi-lighted Agriculture in the Sunshine State. And while he noted Florida’s recognized signature crop is citrus, there are other significant commodities. This of course includes vegetables, where the state ranks fourth among all states in total vegetables harvested acres. Most of these crops are grown beginning …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 11-19-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 19, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending November 19, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,200 head compared to 18,641 last week and …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on House Passage of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act
(WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2021) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement following House Passage of President Biden’s Build Back Better bill. The bill will now go to the Senate for consideration. “Now more than ever Americans need this important piece of legislation to build up the middle-class and American competitiveness, to ensure the people of rural communities have a …
Report Given on Individual State Peanut Crops
During a recent meeting, reports were given on the individual state peanut crops for Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Tyron Spearman 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 …
US House Passes Bill with Historic Investments in Climate Action and Environmental Justice
Statement by Johanna Chao Kreilick, President, Union of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON (November 19, 2021) —The U.S. House has passed the Build Back Better Act—legislation that would launch the United States toward a clean energy economy, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), making historic investments in clean energy and transportation, climate-resilient agriculture, and environmental justice. Below is a statement by Johanna Chao Kreilick, president …
Reactions to Latest EPA Announcement on WOTUS
Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Army released a proposed rule to re-establish the pre-2015 definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The proposed rule would remove the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR), which was finalized in 2020 and provided long-overdue certainty and clarity for farmers affected by the scope of WOTUS jurisdiction. Various commodity …
USDA Collecting Final 2021 Crop Production and Stocks Data
With another harvest season nearing an end, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be contacting producers to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseeds stored on their farms. Plus, NASS will survey grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks. To protect the health of producers, partners, and employees, NASS …
Strong Cattle Prices, Lower Hog Prices Going Into 2022
With steer prices continuing to rise, some wonder if that can continue into 2022. According to a story from Gary Crawford, they are expected to do just that. But, on the other hand hog prices are falling, and he reports that is expected to continue into next year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Pandemic Assistance Heading to Poultry, Livestock Contract Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Thursday they are starting to issue some $270 million in payments to contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry who applied for Pandemic Assistance. Earlier this year, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) identified gaps in assistance including in the initial proposal to assist contract growers. “We listened to feedback from producers and stakeholders about impacts …
Plant Powerfully Fragrant Flowers and Shrubs
Some of the most fragrant flowers and shrubs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. How to give your landscaping a breath of fresh air? Plant some of these powerfully fragrant flowers and shrubs. Such as the mock orange. It has pure-white double flowers that appear on a dark-green deciduous shrub in early or midsummer. Anne Russell Viburnum is …