Highlights from USDA’s September 2020 Farm Income Forecast indicate that farm sector profits are forecast to increase this year. AgNet Media’s Brian German has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Cattlemen Assist Members After the Storm
Hurricane Sally, the slow-moving Category 2 storm, made landfall in Baldwin County, Ala. early last Wednesday morning. Much of agriculture across that area was affected. According to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director, Erin Beasley, that includes cattle producers and many members of the Association traveled to the Southern part of the state this past weekend to help. For more …
USDA Seeks Comments on Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Insurance Program
The Department of Agriculture seeks public comments on recommended improvements to the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program by Nov. 5, 2020. USDA’s Risk Management Agency contracted for an independent evaluation of the program to determine its effectiveness as a risk management tool for livestock producers. RMA Administrator Martin Barbre says, “We want to be sure that the …
Challenges to Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
Some challenges to raising Peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peafowl are uniquely large and gorgeous birds but they are noisy. And that can be a challenge if your neighbors are close by. Peafowl are known to make a loud shrilling call, or honking sounds, and can be heard up to 5 miles away! …
How Peanuts Fare Under CFAP-2
Last Friday it was announced that up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers facing market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19 could sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) starting today, Sept. 21. Tyron Spearman explains how peanuts fare under this new round of CFAP. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
NCBA Providing Specific Information on CFAP-2
Many agricultural groups are pleased with the announcement late last week that sign-up began today for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program-2 (CFAP-2). One of those groups is the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and its Executive Director of Government Affairs Danielle Beck, explains what round two of CFAP looks like for cattle producers. Beck notes they have more specific information …
Focus of 2020 National Farm Safety and Health Week
Making sure the safety and health of every agricultural producer counts is the focus of this year’s National Farm Safety and Health Week, which started Sunday, Sept. 20. Rod Bain has more details about the campaign designed to acknowledge, celebrate and uplift America’s farmers and ranchers. National Farm Safety and Health Week for 2020 runs September 20-26. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
EPA Finalizes Interim Rules on Atrazine Use by Farmers
Atrazine is a widely used herbicide that farmers can apply before and after planting to control broadleaf and grassy weeds. It’s used primarily on corn, sorghum and sugarcane, and to a lesser extent, on residential lawns and golf courses. The Environmental Protection Agency released the Interim Registration Review Decision for atrazine, as well as propazine and simazine. With the rule, …
Reasons to Consider Raising Peafowl on Your Farm
Some reasons to consider raising peafowl on your farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Peafowl, also knows as Peacocks are easily recognizable by their gorgeous ornamental tail feathers. They’re incredibly easy to raise and the most common varieties found on farms are the Javanese, also called green fowl, Congo peafowl, and Indian Blue peafowl. Some reasons to …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 09-18-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended September 18, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,800 head compared to 11,461 last week and 12,616 year ago. Compared to one week …