Cold Hardy Succulents to Plant for Year-Round Color

Some cold hardy succulents to plant for year-round color.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Succulent season doesn’t end when summer does. There’s a slew of these pretty plants that can take as much cold as winter can dish out. Plant them outdoors for year-round color. ‘Spring Beauty’ Sempervivum, also known as a hen-and-chick plant, is known for …

Agriculture Output and Labor Growth Projected

Real output in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting labor sector is projected to grow at an annual rate of 2.3% from 2020 to 2030, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently reported. That’s slightly higher than the 2.2% annual growth rate projected for the entire U.S. economy. According to the report, the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is …

Peanut Harvest Slightly Behind Normal

Weather conditions have allowed peanut harvest to move along. But according to a story from Tyron Spearman, it is still running a bit behind the 5-year average. 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 …

Food, Fuel Inflation Fuels Fight over Biden Agenda Bill

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says inflation and tax hikes are key to its opposing the Biden “Build Back Better” Act, despite the bill’s new funding for conservation, forestry, and Ag research. AFBF President Zippy Duval wrote to House lawmakers on the eve of expected floor action on the president’s now roughly two-trillion dollar “Build Back Better” social and …

NMPF Touts Dairy’s Policy Gains during Annual Meeting

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board and the United Dairy Industry Association held their joint annual meeting this week in Las Vegas, Nevada. And during the event, NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney and President and CEO Jim Mulhern touted dairy’s gains in 2021 as record exports and per-capita U.S. consumption at a more than 60-year high …

Soaring Meat Prices Boost Tyson Profits

Rising meat prices helped Tyson Foods overcome COVID-related labor shortages at its plants. The top U.S. meatpacker reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit this week and forecast improving revenue for the year ahead. The Arkansas-based company reported a double-digit jump in sales and earnings in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year that ended on October 2. That includes a record …

Culinary Herb Must-Haves for Fall and Winter Gardens

The culinary herb must-haves for your fall and winter gardens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a few herbs that will give a little greenery during the cold weather. And, that can withstand nights that fall below freezing, falling dormant in the coldest months and reviving in the spring. The right time to add these new plants …

Update to Peanut Crop Forecast

The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week made an update to the 2021 peanut crop estimates. Tyron Spearman has the new numbers. 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 …

DeSantis Pitches Money for Everglades, Resiliency

(TALLAHASSEE/Nov. 17, 2021) — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will request $660 million for Everglades restoration efforts and $550 million for coastal resiliency in budget proposals for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. DeSantis said the request would bring to about $1 billion the money for a resiliency program aimed at combating rising sea levels. “I think that will make us …