The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced they are providing $10 million to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry through voluntary conservation practices in 10 targeted states. This includes Florida and Georgia. The assistance, available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), will help agricultural producers plan and implement voluntary conservation practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of …
Vegetables to Plant for a Bountiful Fall Harvest
Some vegetables you can plant now for your fall harvest. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Just as the summer garden gets in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about the veggies to plant for a fall harvest. Such as beans of all types. They grow quickly and can produce abundant harvests up until frost. This makes them ideal …
Livestock Market Report Week Ending 6-25-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 25, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ending June 25, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,000 head compared to 12,800 last week and …
Lawmakers Trying to Help Hog Farmers
Over seventy lawmakers sent letters to the Biden Administration asking the administration to stop a recent court order from harming U.S. hog farmers. The letters call on Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and Acting Solicitor General Prelogar to appeal a recent federal district court striking down pork harvest facility line speeds allowed under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New Swine Inspection System (NSIS). The …
American Peanut Council Issues Situation Report
The American Peanut Council recently released their situation report. Tyron Spearman notes this includes information about markets and value added products. 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, …
Educational Opportunities for Growers
Michael Rogers discusses several educational opportunities for citrus growers, including the Citrus, Vegetable and Specialty Crop Expo and Citrus Packinghouse Day. Rogers is the director of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC). The Expo (Aug. 18-19) and Packinghouse Day (Aug. 26) will be held in-person this year after taking place virtually in …
USDA Report Shows Cuts in Hog Numbers
A new USDA report shows hog producers may be scaling down production plans more than some industry analysts expected. Gary Crawford has the story. USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam runs through some of the key numbers from Thursday’s USDA quarterly Hogs and Pigs report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Scientists Develop Vaccine to Protect Cattle from Johne’s Disease
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have developed a new experimental vaccine to protect cattle from the bacterium that causes Johne’s disease. The disease is a chronic intestinal disorder that can cause diarrhea, weight loss, poor health and sometimes death in cattle. In the U.S. Johne’s disease is most prevalent in dairy herds costing the industry more than $220 million annually. But, the disease …
USDA Provides Millions to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry through Voluntary Conservation
Targeted Environmental Quality Incentives Program Signup to Open in 10 States (WASHINGTON, June 24, 2021)Â — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $10 million to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry through voluntary conservation practices in 10 targeted states. This assistance, available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), will help agricultural producers plan and implement voluntary conservation practices that …
Growing a Sweet Crop of Berries in a Small Garden Space
Growing a sweet crop in a small garden space. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Even if you only have a small amount of garden space, it’s still possible to enjoy your own homegrown strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. You just need to select the right pot, variety, and location. Make sure your berry plants are getting about 6-8 hours …