According to recent numbers released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), sheep producers have collected more than $26.6 million in payments from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Payments for lambs and yearlings accounted for more than 91% ($24,366,284.11) of money paid to the American sheep industry. Producers also benefited from wool payments, $1,368,303.22 for non-graded wool and $894,354 …
House Appropriations Committee Approves Ag Appropriations Spending
The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2021 appropriations bill covering the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Farm Credit Administration and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The committee’s ranking Republican, Kay Granger of Texas, says some of the provisions designed to stop the Trump administration from making reforms could be “poison pills.” Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska also says he …
Investigating a Rapid Decline in North Florida Corn Fields
by deonne UF/IFAS What are the Symptoms? In recent weeks, extension agents in various locations across North Florida (primarily in the Northeast) have received calls from growers and consultants about symptoms of rapid decline in corn. Symptoms observed include leaf blight, and in general, a wilted, scalded appearance of foliage still in the milk stage of grain maturity. Fall back …
Cotton Export Volume Up From Last Year, Value Down
The export situation for U.S. cotton is a mixed bag right now. Gary Crawford 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Legislation Designed to Improve Price Transparency in Cattle Markets
Iowa Representatives Cindy Axne, Abby Finkenauer and Dave Loebsack introduced legislation in the House that would increase price transparency in U.S cattle markets. It would spur additional price discovery and competition for producers using cash markets. “We must increase price transparency and level the playing field for cattle producers,” says Axne. “We’ve seen significant market disruptions from the fire in …
Peanut Industry Forms United States Peanut Federation
It was announced today that the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) has been formed to serve as a unified voice in Washington D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the story. TIFTON, Ga. – Peanut industry growers, shellers and buying points have joined together to form the United States Peanut Federation (USPF). USPF will serve as …
Tips on Handling Pesky Weeds in your Flower Bed
Some tips on handling those pesky weeds in your flower bed. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Removing unwanted plants among your treasured blooms can be tricky. But with the right tools and techniques, you can make the chore a little easier. The trick is to remove weeds as soon as you see them because they will only …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-10-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 10, 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 13,200 head compared to 0 last week and 12,753 year ago. Compared to one week …
Florida Forest Service Accepting Applications to Help Landowners Combat Southern Pine Beetle Outbreaks
Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Forest Service is announcing that applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. The program is limited to 44 northern Florida counties, the known range of the southern pine beetle, and open to non-industrial, private forest landowners through August 6, 2020. “Pine forests are an essential part of …
No Big Surprises in Friday’s Round of USDA Crop Reports
There were really no big surprises in today’s round of USDA crop forecasts. Gary Crawford 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 through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026