Cotton Planting Progress is Ahead of Schedule

Producers in many areas of the country have been working to get seed in the ground. And according to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, cotton planting progress is actually ahead of schedule. Rippey also has the year’s first look at the nation’s peanut crop. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Alabama Beef Promotion Coming in May

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has worked hard to build on the efforts of promoting beef across the state. And according to Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, they just signed a deal to help launch a summer grilling campaign that starts in May. During this time of COVID-19, Kayla said they are excited to share some …

April 2020 Dairy Market Report Shows Effects of COVID-19

COVID-19 has really affected many aspects of agriculture, including the U.S. dairy industry. According to a new report, the entire U.S. dairy industry is now deep in crisis mode. It’s looking for ways to contain the price and supply chain damage brought about by the coronavirus. This information comes from the April 2020 Dairy Market Report. It notes while domestic …

USDA Announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which includes providing $16 billion in direct support based on actual losses for agricultural producers caused by COVID-19. Tyron Spearman has more 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 …

NCC Provides Cotton Producers With Updates During COVID-19

Many in agriculture have been encouraged to apply through their agricultural lenders for the Small Business Administration’s new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But as we have recently learned, due to the program being overwhelmed with applications, it has run out of its initial $350 billion. But efforts are underway to provide more money to the program. This could happen yet …

Groups React to Announcement of COVID-19 Relief for Farmers

NPPC Statement on USDA COVID-19 Relief Package (NPPC) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a COVID-19 relief package that includes $3 billion in planned agricultural product purchases and $1.6 billion in direct payments to hog farmers, including payment limitations of $125,000 per commodity and $250,000 per individual. Industry economists conservatively estimate that hog farmers will lose $37 per …

ASA Survey: Soy Farmers Concerned About COVID-19

Washington, D.C. April 20, 2020. Stress levels are high among America’s soybean farmers. The terms “stress,” “anxiety,” and “concerns over mental health” were used dozens of times in an informal survey released this week by the American Soybean Association (ASA). The survey was an initiative of the ASA COVID-19 Task Force, a 12-person group formed in March consisting of ASA …

How to Grow an Aromatic, Tasty Perennial

Cathy Isom has the planting particulars as well as other things you need to know about how to grow an aromatic, tasty perennial in your garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lemon balm has a lemon-scent that is refreshing and perfect for both hot and cold drinks, as well as added to poultry and meat dishes. It’s …

Perdue Outlines Basics of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) on Friday. This new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers and consumers in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. President Trump directed USDA to craft this $19 billion immediate relief program to provide critical support to our farmers and …