Surging crude oil futures have been helping corn futures. Mark Oppold explains what is happening. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
Dairy farms around the nation are becoming more efficient. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From parlor to pasture, many advances in dairy farm management are helping drive up dairy farm efficiency in North America, and that helps drive down environmental impact. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued a report titled “Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay, and …
APC Visits Overseas Ports to Discuss Inspections
The American Peanut Council (APC) continues its efforts to promote the exports of U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports that APC recently spent time visiting a few overseas ports to discuss inspections. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Alabama Cattle Producers Can Apply for a Black Vulture Depredation Permit
Black Vultures have had an impact on Alabama’s livestock, especially when it comes to cattle around calving season. On April 1, a new program through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) officially started. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, is pleased producers now can apply for a Black Vulture Depredation Permit. It’s been noted that Black Vulture depredation rates have increased across …
Last Chance to Pre-Register for Florida Grower Citrus Show is Friday
The last chance to preregister for the Florida Grower Citrus Show is Friday, April 7, at 12:00pm Eastern. The show itself will be held Thursday, April 13 starting at 8:00am with registration and breakfast, with the General Session starting at 9am. Then the lunch break will run from 11:10am – 2:00pm where the Tailgate Party will take place. The Florida Grower Citrus …
Latest Efforts in Meat and Poultry Labeling
USDA’s announcement of clearer definitions of Product of USA labels for meat, poultry, and egg products is the latest in a series of attempts to create and define such a labeling class. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Tight Soybean Stocks Helping Other Grain Futures
Tight soybean stocks are helping with other grain futures trading. Mark Oppold looks at how some of those futures are doing. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Study Demonstrates Red Meat Exports’ Value to Corn and Soybean Industries
A record value of beef and pork exports brought significant returns to the U.S. corn and soybean industries in 2022, according to an independent study conducted by World Perspectives, Inc. and released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. pork and beef exports contributed an estimated total economic impact of 15% per bushel to the value of corn and 13% per …
Growth Predicted for Tree Nut Market
A growth spurt is predicted for the tree nut market. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new report by Technavio shows the tree nut market is expected to grow by more than $20 million from 2022 to 2027. An increase in the use of tree nut oils in the cosmetics industry is the primary trend influencing the …
AgNet Weekly: Food as Medicine
Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association, joins host Sabrina Halvorson to talk about food as medicine and how some government programs can help people get the right healthy foods to battle illnesses that are affected by nutrition such as diabetes and heart disease. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina …