The best herb varieties to grow for your herbivore pets and companions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many herbivore pets enjoy eating herbs as part of their daily diet. Dandelion greens are safe for most herbivore pets, including rabbits, degus, guinea pigs, and several other species. Some herbivores like to eat the flowers as well, but try …
Peanut Crop Update
The U.S. peanut crop continues to develop. Tyron Spearman has a look at where it stood earlier this week. 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 SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Florida Rep. Kat Cammack Discusses Importance of Ports
A variety of agricultural goods in Florida are shipped out via one of the state’s many ports each year. But according to a report released by the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council, while cargo trade has rebounded, waterborne trade fell 14.1-billion-dollars at Florida seaports last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic slowing consumer and business demand and supply chain problems. Florida Rep. Kat …
Alabama Rep. Barry Moore on New Farmers
There have been many conversations about how difficult it is for new farmers to make a go of it. One person who is aware of this issue is Alabama Rep. Barry Moore (AL-2), who also serves on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. He explains why a pathway for new farmers to plow into the industry is so important. Rep. Moore looks at what …
House Agriculture Hearing Echoes NCBA Push for More Hook Space
The U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing Wednesday to examine urgent challenges within the beef supply chain. After hearing testimony from agriculture economists, land-grant university faculty, and cattle industry stakeholders, many members of Congress echoed the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association‘s (NCBA) longstanding call to expand processing capacity. Members also noted the need for greater transparency in …
Experts Agree: Livestock Markets Not Broken; Affected by Supply and Demand
With cattle futures reaching new multi-year highs this week, the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) submitted testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday underscoring the supply and demand fundamentals of beef and livestock markets and opposing further government intervention that will result in unintended consequences. “Industry experts, market participants and economists testifying before three different congressional committees in the past …
Dominican Republic Confirmed Positive for African Swine Fever
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Wednesday that the Dominican Republic (DR) has confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF). The cases were confirmed as part of a cooperative surveillance program between the U.S. and the DR. The U.S. remains free of ASF, which is an animal disease affecting only pigs with no human health implications. USDA notes there …
Grant Application Deadline Nearing for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering up to $4 million in grants for the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovation Production is accepting proposals for planning and innovation projects, and these grants are part of USDA’s broader efforts to support urban agriculture. But, the deadline to apply on Grants.gov is 11:59 …
Vegetables to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
The parbest vegetables to grow for Herbivore pets and companions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you have herbivore pets such as rabbits, small rodents, tortoises, or parakeets, then you know they eat a lot of plants. When you’re planning a food garden to feed your entire family, it’s important to also plant species that your non-human companions …
U.S. Peanut Export Update
U.S. peanut exports have done well in some areas, but according to Tyron Spearman, overall export numbers are down. 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 SharpShooter™June 16, 2026