The overall sales of tractors and self-propelled combines were higher in the U.S. during June. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, it’s the first time this year that the sales numbers rose. Total U.S. farm tractor sales rose 32% in June. Only four-wheel-drive tractor sales declined in the U.S. during June. Total year-to-date farm tractor …
Farmers Concerns With Sales Reps During Pandemic
A survey from Farm Journal found 45% of farmers have reservations about allowing sales representatives back onto their farm. The survey released last week also found in order for input suppliers to be allowed back on the farm, 50% say social distancing would be required. Additionally, 18% want outside vendors to wear proper personal protection equipment, such as masks. However, …
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
How to plant and manage cover crops for maximum weed suppression. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A cover crop planted correctly and managed well can give nearly 100% weed control while it is growing, and substantial weed management benefits in subsequent vegetables. However, a cover crop poorly managed can become a weedy mess and make a huge …
Peanut Loan Rates Announced
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) has announced the 2020 loan rates for the four types of peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports these rates are effective August 1. 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 …
Concerns With Canada’s Commitments Under USMCA
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force July 1, but many U.S. dairy farmers are concerned about possible bad-faith actions from Canada. During a recent RFD-TV interview, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President of Communications, Alan Bjerga, discussed how Canada’s Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations are undermining the trade deal. In a recent release, NMPF noted it has …
Agriculture Making Big Funding Request
Agriculture is making a big funding request to Congress in an expected final COVID-19 stimulus bill. It will likely be the last major legislation before the November election, and Senate Republicans don’t want the kind of multi-trillion-dollar COVID-stimulus bills still favored by House Democrats. But the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is asking for a hefty $68 billion in the …
Alabama Cattlemen to Attend NCBA Summer Meeting
Cattle producers from across the country will be traveling soon to Colorado for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) summer business meeting. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director, Erin Beasley, says Alabama will be well represented at the annual event. The NCBA Summer Business Meeting will be held July 27-30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, …
Condition Update for Cotton, Peanut Crops
The condition numbers for the 2020 cotton crop are down this week compared to this time last year. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the crop is rated considerably lower than last year. Rippey has the latest look at cotton squaring and setting bolls. Rippey has the latest outlook for the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 77% of the cotton crop …
Why Give Cover Crops Space in Your Garden
Why you should give cover crops some space in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cover crops provide many benefits for your garden because they suppress weeds, attract pollinators and add nitrogen to the soil. Cover crops like oilseed or tillage radish can be used to break up compacted soil, with long taproots that loosen hardpan …
Crop Acreage Reports Due Wednesday
Agricultural producers are reminded that crop acreage reports are due Wednesday, July 15, and an appointment needs to be made with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the deadline. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FSA has implemented acreage reporting flexibilities. It can work with producers to file timely acreage reports by phone, email, online tools and virtual meetings. …