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 …
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 …
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 …
New Spelling for Limited Edition Peanut Butter Jar
The J.M. Smucker Company, makers of Jif Peanut Butter, has announced they are releasing a limited-edition jar. Instead of the normal spelling, this special jar will be spelled “GIF Peanut Butter”. Tyron Spearman reports the purpose of this is to settle the debate over how to pronounce the looping image format that has overtaken the internet. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
U.S. Cotton Exports Gaining Momentum
The latest numbers show U.S. cotton export sales are exceeding expectations. Gary Crawford has the details. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski reviews some of the latest USDA forecasts for China and the world’s cotton production. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Ag Groups Congratulate Vilsack on Confirmation as Agriculture Secretary
Farm Bureau Congratulates Tom Vilsack on Confirmation (AFBF) — American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the confirmation of Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture. “AFBF congratulates Tom Vilsack on his confirmation as the next Secretary of Agriculture. His strong track record of leadership and previous experience at USDA will serve rural America well. “Secretary Vilsack and I have …
Row Crop Acreage and Price Predictions for 2021
Weather permitting, March will be the month many row crop farmers will be hitting the fields to start the ball rolling on crops being planted in 2021. Tyron Spearman looks at both acreage and price projections for this year’s major crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Selecting a Peanut Variety for this Season’s Crop
For peanut farmers who have yet to select a variety for this season’s crop, Tyron Spearman runs through some of the varieties and what needs to be considered. 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 …
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Expands Membership
Drills Down on Policy Recommendations (FACA) — The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) announced expanding membership and new policy working groups focused on developing a set of more specific policy proposals that drill down on the 40+ recommendations released by FACA in November 2020. FACA’s eight founding members — American Farm Bureau Federation (co-chair), Environmental Defense Fund (co-chair), FMI …
New, Nutty Twist to Your Morning Cup of Coffee Created by VA Farmers
A new and nutty twist to your morning cup of coffee. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you haven’t tried Peanut Coffee yet, you may want to change up your regular cup of Joe. Thanks to Peanut Farmers in Virginia, they’ve created a ground peanut coffee that’s ready to brew at home. Peanut Coffee is a naturally …