According to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, both farmland values and cash rents have dropped from last year’s levels. This is only the second time that farmland values have dropped since the 1980s farm crisis. The USDA report shows farmland values in the lower 48 states declined $10 to average $3,010 per acre. Cropland values Sponsored …
Shop Smarter at Farmers Markets
It’s not rocket science when it comes to why we go to Farmers Markets. Buy local – support local. Cathy Isom explains how to shop smarter at your local Farmer’s Market. That story’s ahead 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 …
Negron to Pursue Money to Buy Everglades Land
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, August 9, 2016………. Lawmakers will be asked next year to approve bonding a big chunk of environmental preservation money to support the incoming Senate president’s desire to buy sugar farmland for water storage in the Everglades south of Lake Okeechobee. Sen. Joe Negron, whose Stuart community has been …
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week by Supporting Local Producers
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture by Amelia Hines Dortch, NRCS Alabama It’s a simple sign that has a pretty easy request, “Buy Fresh. Buy Local.” It’s one that Gene Thornton hangs at his market stand each week at The Market at Ag Heritage Park on the Auburn University campus in Alabama. During market season, the sixth-generation farmer travels more …
South Florida Farmers Continue Everglades Restoration Success
From the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association: BELLE GLADE, Fla. (August 9, 2016) – Everglades Agricultural Area farmers are marking another year of their successful track record in Everglades restoration by sending clean water into the system. During a year of El Nino rainfall – at times more than 350 percent above average – EAA producers’ Best Management Practices reduced …
House Leadership says No Reason to Hold TPP Vote
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said last week that he saw no point in bringing up the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal for a vote during the lame-duck session of Congress. According to Reuters, Ryan followed up the comment by saying it’s because “we don’t have the votes,” Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Bayer Conducting Due Diligence on Monsanto
Bayer AG is examining all points of Monsanto, including financial accounts, in its effort to acquire the St Louis, Missouri-based company. Bloomberg reports the move could pave the way for the German company to raise its takeover offer for Monsanto. Bayer has signed confidentiality agreements to conduct due diligence on Monsanto, a process that is expected to Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Dollars Spent at Farmers Market
We already know the many great reasons why we should buy directly from a Farmers Market and roadside stand. Cathy Isom tells you how your dollars spent at a Farmers Market may actually be helping more than just the local farmer or rancher. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Conservation Project in Alabama Converting Forests to Longleaf Pine
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, together with The Conservation Fund and its partner Resource Management Services, LLC, is working through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) on a project to convert forests to Longleaf Pine. Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs for Alabama NRCS, says the project is the Coastal Headwaters Forests (CHF) Partnership. Download Audio Sponsored …
Florida Producers Reminded to Get Tickets for UF Game
Anyone with ties to the agricultural industry is being reminded to get tickets for 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida Gators homecoming football game, October 15. Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, hopes those involved with agriculture from across the state will attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …