The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced they will invest?$10?million?in?a new initiative to sample, measure, and monitor soil carbon on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres. The investment seeks to better quantify the climate outcomes of the program. USDA says CRP is an important tool in the Nation’s fight to reduce the worst impacts of climate change facing our farmers, …
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
How to get started growing your own vanilla beans. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Vanilla beans aren’t the easiest plants to grow. It takes some trial and error on your part to figure out what works for you. as a gardener, You also might need to make some adjustments based on your planting zone. There are different varieties, …
U.S. Peanut Production Forecast Up 2 Percent from Last Year
When USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their October crop production estimates today, they noted the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be up two percent compared to last year. But according Tyron Spearman, the updated forecast is still down one percent from the previous forecast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
U.S. Cotton Production Forecast Up 23 Percent from Last Year
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released their October crop reports, and Becky Sommer with NASS in Washington D.C. says the U.S. cotton production estimate is up 23 percent from last year’s crop. All cotton production is forecast at 18.0 million 480?pound bales, down 3 percent from the previous forecast, but up 23 percent from 2020. Based on conditions as of October 1, …
Talking Beef at the Georgia National Fair
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is set up and talking beef at this year’s Georgia National Fair in Perry. GBB Director of Public Relations, Taylor Evans, says their booth is located inside the Georgia Grown Building. The Georgia National Fair runs through October 17. For more information, contact the GBB office in Macon. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
FBC Pleased with Results of Digital Campaign
This past summer, the Beef Checkoff was involved in a digital campaign that took place across the Southeast. And according to Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion, DeAnne Maples, they are pleased with the results. For more information, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
Alabama Beef Checkoff Programs Looking Ahead to 2022
The Beef Checkoff program in Alabama has seen a busy year, with many events continuing this month as a part of October Beef Month. But according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Director of Social Media and Communications, Kayla Greer, efforts are already underway to plan out what will take place next year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Register Now for National Grazing Lands Conference
The National Grazing Lands Coalition will hold its 8th National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) at the Embassy Suites Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Dec. 6-9, 2021. But, they want folks who have yet to register for this in person event to know there are only a few days left to take advantage of the lower rate. Make sure to …
USDA Considering Waivers for Slower Pork Plant Processing Lines
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the USDA is working on a proposal for a waiver system for hog plants forced by a federal court to slow down their processing lines. Waivers that would allow plants to speed up processing lines again could renew concerns about worker safety but boost profits for pork companies and farmers. Vilsack didn’t specify what those …
Philodendron: Planting and Caring for this Iconic Houseplant
How to plant and care for an iconic houseplant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you want to try an iconic houseplant that is hard to kill, Philodendrons are perfect for the houseplant growing beginner! Philodendrons, otherwise known as sweetheart plants and heart-leaf, grow naturally in tropical rainforest environments. They suit most home environments and grow well …