March is National Peanut Month

March is National Peanut Month and National Nutrition Month. Tyron Spearman looks at how peanuts are nutritious for people to enjoy every day. 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 …

Demand for Seeds May Affect Gardening Choices

How the demand for seeds may affect your gardening choices.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. During this past year’s pandemic gardening surge, seed buying spiked as much as 300 percent, causing many varieties to sell out early in the season. But no need to panic. That demand shows no signs of slowing down in 2021 for all …

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 2-26-2021

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended February 26, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended February 26, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 9,000 head compared to 2,161 last week and …

Improving Root Health in the Era of HLB

Developing and maintaining a healthy root system is crucial for establishment and long-term productivity of citrus trees. The presence of HLB can greatly complicate citrus root-health management. The infection causes severe damage to fibrous roots that amplify the detrimental effects caused by other root pests and pathogens, such as phytophthora root rot. Due to HLB’s widespread presence throughout Florida, root-health …

Ag Related Bills See Activity in Georgia Legislature

Week seven of the 2021 Georgia State Legislative Session was another busy one for lawmakers. And Georgia Agribusiness Council (GAC) President Will Bentley says there was a lot of activity this week for ag-related bills. To keep track of any bills during the 2021 legislative session, go to the GAC website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

A Magical Night-Growing Plant with a Sweet Fragrance

A magical night-growing plant with a sweet fragrance.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you don’t know about the Moonflower, you’re in for a treat. This fast-growing night-blooming vine will fill the evening with a sweet fragrance. It has heart-shaped leaves and the blooms of this vigorous vine are indeed moon-like, thanks to their pale color. Because …

Peanut Market Update for This Week

In this week’s peanut market update, Tyron Spearman reports peanut farmers are looking for contracts, and some of those have gone up. 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 …

The Threat of Wildfires Remains from Fallen Timber

(NSF) — State Forester Erin Albury warned Thursday that the threat of wildfires remains from fallen timber still strewn across areas of Northwest Florida decimated by Hurricane Michael more than two years ago. Albury cautioned residents in the region to keep property clear of debris as the volume of timber left by the Oct. 10, 2018, storm will continue to …

Keeping Consumers Engaged With Florida OJ

Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) e-commerce activities have strongly aided orange juice (OJ) sales since January 2020, Jackie Hopkins with FDOC marketing agency Edible told the Florida Citrus Commission earlier this month. She reported the e-commerce program has reached $11.6 million in attributed sales of OJ with 513 million impressions and a $5.24 return on ad spend (ROAS). ROAS is the …

AFBF President Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall provided testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Climate Change and the U.S. Agriculture and Forestry Sectors. Here is his written testimony: Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, my name is Zippy Duvall. I am a third-generation farmer and president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and I am pleased to offer this …