An analysis of USDA data says corn will take over the top spot from soybeans in planted acres during the next growing season. The Hagstrom Report says it is a reaction to market conditions created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports. The data shows corn plantings will likely exceed soybeans by nine to 10 million acres between 2019 …
Feast on Florida-Grown Foods This Thanksgiving
As we sit down to dine during the annual Thanksgiving feast, it’s worth noting that much of what we eat comes from Florida farmers, say University of Florida researchers. Better still, scientists with the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences try to see if they can breed and grow certain crops in Florida to help growers and consumers. When …
Lower Cotton Production in the Southeast
Cotton production here in the Southeast will be much lower this year due to Hurricane Michael. According to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), big drops in production will be found in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Chris Singh, with NASS in Washington D.C., has the numbers. Lower Cotton Production in Southeast Sponsored …
Hurricane Michael Alters U.S. Cotton Situation Quite a Bit
USDA is out with its new assessment of the U.S. cotton situation, taking into account the effects of Hurricane Michael. Gary Crawford has the details. Hurricane Michael Alters U.S. Cotton Situation Quite a Bit 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 …
Celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Cathy Isom tells us about some of the many ways of celebrating the salty, sweet and nutritious snack that pairs with just about everything. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Peanut Butter Lovers Month For all of November, it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Month. The perfect time to satisfy all of your peanut butter cravings. It’s …
USDA Lowers Cotton Production Forecast
We now have a better idea of how Hurricane Michael affected the cotton crop. Gary Crawford has the details. USDA Lowers Cotton Production Forecast 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 …
Lower Peanut Production Forecast
New figures from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) indicate lower peanut production for 2017 than first thought. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Lower Peanut Production Forecast 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 …
Looking Ahead at 2019 Peanut Crop
With harvest of the 2018 peanut crop winding down, thoughts are already underway of what to expect for the 2019 crop. Tyron Spearman has the story. Looking Ahead at 2019 Peanut Crop 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 …
Argentina Peanut Industry Suffering
The peanut industry in Argentina is suffering in various ways. Tyron Spearman has the story. Argentina Peanut Industry Suffering 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, 2026
USDA to Collect Final 2018 Crop Production and Crop Stocks Data
As the 2018 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseeds they store on their farms. At the same time, NASS will survey grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks. …