A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher will lead a nearly $1 million project to increase worldwide wheat yield potential to help feed an anticipated 9.5 billion people globally by the year 2050. To do this, Md Ali Babar, a UF/IFAS agronomy assistant professor and his team of researchers, hope to increase the harvest index from …
UF Expanding Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center
The University of Florida/IFAS has research and education centers at various locations across the state, and one of those is the Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center at Live Oak. This facility serves an area of one of the highest concentration of farms in the state. And according to Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, …
Cotton and Soybean Plantings May Increase this Year
While one analyst sees a cut in overall U.S. planted acres for 2017, Gary Crawford reports there are two crops that could see an increase. 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 …
After Record Year, Peanut Exports Slowing
U.S. peanut exports are slowing, as latest numbers show peanuts and major product exports are down 1 percent. Tyron Spearman has the details. 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 …
New Year’s Resolutions
Cathy Isom takes a look at some New Year resolution ideas for becoming more environmentally-friendly. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. 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 …
Cotton Demand Continues to Struggle
Although world consumption for cotton has expanded for the past five years, demand continues to struggle due to increased competition from lower priced man-made fibers. Dr. Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council, says the export market for U.S. cotton continues to be the primary outlet. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Peanut Vendor Chats with Consumers
The National Peanut Board secured a few moments with the anonymous Peanut Vendor who runs the Board’s new Twitter and Instagram handles (@PeanutsHere). Tyron Spearman has more information about the hilarious vendor. 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 …
Peanut Count and Price Update
Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest peanut count and where contract prices currently stand. 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
Promoting U.S. Cotton Abroad
As the international division of the National Cotton Council of America, Cotton Council International’s (CCI) mission is to increase exports of U.S. cotton, cottonseed and U.S. manufactured cotton products through activities that affect every phase of the marketing chain. From the initial mill buyer of cotton fiber or purchaser of U.S. cotton-rich yarns and fabrics on through to the final …
Working to Better Understand Food Allergy’s
A new study indicates there are major gaps in understanding food allergies among the general public, patients with food allergies and even doctors. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the way people view food allergy conditions and treatment can have a serious effect on the security of people with those allergies. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle …