After a seven-week recess, Congress returns to session this week as many have little expectation lawmakers will accomplish much of anything with the November elections looming. Topping the discussion is likely to be the highly debated Zika virus funding, marred in a spat between Democrats and Republicans over last-minute additions to the bill. For agriculture, Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive …
Another Year of Farm Expense Declines
While fewer profits are forecast for farmers this year, Rod Bain reports 2016 could make it two consecutive years of lower farm production expenses if the latest USDA estimates are realized. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …
Many Folks Work to Collect Info for NASS Surveys
There are various surveys that USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service conducts each year, and it takes a lot of people to get that information collected. Jay Johnson, director of the Eastern Field Offices for NASS, says they depend on enumerators to collect a lot of that information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Georgia Grown Moment – Georgia National Fair
For this week’s Georgia Grown Moment, Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black, talks about the 27th Annual Georgia National Fair in Perry and the new additions to the Georgia Grown building. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …
Ranch Rodeo State Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival Coming Soon
Here’s a date to jot on your calendar, September 30 – October 1, as that’s when the Ranch Rodeo State Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival will take place at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. The rodeo performances will be at 7 pm and will feature 16 ranch teams while the Cowboy Heritage Festival is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. …
Essential Meat Thermometer
The kitchen essential for safe cooking, and the surprising number of households actually using it. Cathy Isom lets us know what this tool is coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle …
Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 2, 2016
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, Congress will soon return from its August recess but many feel little will get done before the November elections, farm sector profits are down from last year, trade teams are coming to the U.S. to see about getting more of our peanuts, retirement plan ideas for farmers, Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Labor Day Grilling Safety
Cathy Isom has some tips on how to be extra careful when grilling those Labor Day burgers. That story’s ahead on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
NRCS Provides Financial and Technical Assistance
If you would like to make improvements to land that you own or lease, then USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to make sure you know they offer voluntary programs to eligible landowners and agricultural producers that provide financial and technical assistance to help manage natural resources sustainably. This can be done with programs through the Environmental Quality Incentives …
USDA Designates 2 More Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Sep. 2, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Clay and Colbert counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. …