(NAFB) — The formation of the new U.S. Hemp Growers Association was announced in Indianapolis. The brand-new association will focus on things like educational efforts and market development resources, research, and networking opportunities. A USHGA release says the organization will provide a unified voice for farmers to actively engage in critically important advocacy efforts. More than 300 members of the …
Storm System Will Bring Needed Rain to Florida
The latest drought monitor for the state of Florida shows large areas of moderate drought to abnormally dry conditions. But USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a storm system will bring needed rain to the state this weekend. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Sun-Loving Vegetables and Herbs for Your Garden
Cathy Isom lets you know about some of the sun-loving vegetables and herbs that enjoy hot sunny spots in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There’s a list a mile-long of sun-loving vegetables and herbs that enjoy hot sunny spots in your garden. So before you throw in the towel on your garden planning, think about …
Sustainability Program for Southeast Row Crops
Efforts are underway to look at sustainability for row crops like peanuts and cotton across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has more information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 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 …
Florida Beef for the Holidays
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is promoting various ideas where beef would make a great choice for any of your holiday meals and get-togethers. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says there are so many great recipes you can use for the holiday season. The Beef Drool Log is a video featuring a Prime Rib Roast cooking to perfection on a rotisserie over open …
Registration Open for the 2020 SE Regional Conference
Growers across the Southeast are invited to be in Savannah, Georgia January 9-12, 2020 for the annual Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Various educational sessions will be held covering a wide variety of vegetable and fruit production, food safety, business operations and much more. Some of the topics discussed this year include the fundamentals of blackberry production, treating irrigation water …
Alabama Cattlemen Preparing for Annual Convention
Cattle producers from across Alabama are invited to a big event coming up in February. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, invites producers to attend the annual ACA Convention and Trade Show, February 14-15 in Montgomery. Learn more about the annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show on the ACA website, bamabeef,org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
Georgia Beef for the Holidays
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) wants to remind everyone that beef would make a great meal choice for any of your holiday meals. GBB Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, Kaytlyn Malia, says they are working to highlight beef’s versatility and value this holiday season. The Beef Drool Log is a video featuring a Prime Rib Roast cooking to perfection on a rotisserie …
USMCA Nearing House Vote
(NAFB) — Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are on track to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) this week. The House Ways and Means Committee began the process Tuesday, considering the implementing bill in a markup hearing. During the hearing, Committee Chairman Richard Neal said during his opening statement, which included no mention of agriculture, that the changes “set a …
House Approves Spending Package for Agriculture
(NAFB) — The House of Representatives Tuesday advanced a spending package that will extend the biodiesel tax credit and offer additional disaster aid to farmers. The American Soybean Association says the biodiesel tax credit will “expand markets for soybean growers.” The tax credit expansion is part of a tax package amendment included in a funding bill for the Department of …