The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners they are still taking public comments on the interim rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS Chief, Matt Lohr, discusses some of the changes proposed in the interim final rule for EQIP reauthorized under the 2018 Farm Bill. (audio) USDA’s flagship program helps producers plan and …
Study Shows Farmers are Paying Higher Wages
(NAFB) — Farm Journal recently conducted a study that encompassed all sectors of agriculture. What they found was farmers are paying more in wages than at any point in history. They’re more efficient in using their available labor. However, they’re still frustrated. The survey of more than 2,100 farmers included almost 200 dairy farmers. Of the total producers, 87 percent …
Organic Sales Doubled Over Five Years
(NAFB) — U.S. organic sales doubled between 2012 and 2017, even though the total value of U.S. agricultural sales remained flat. The USDA says growth in the organic sector has taken off since the early 2010s as food manufacturers, retailers, and livestock producers have increased their demand for organic foods and inputs. Organic operations’ average sales were just over $400,600 …
Auxin Herbicide Trainings Scheduled Throughout AL
(ACES) — Many producers plant cotton and soybean varieties that are resistant to dicamba herbicides. Before making these herbicide applications, producers must have state certification and annual training because of a high injury risk. Alabama Cooperative Extension System crop specialists will provide auxin herbicide trainings in 16 locations throughout the state to fulfill Xtendimax, FeXapan and Engenia label requirements. Auxin Herbicide …
Trump to Sign Phase One Trade Deal with China
It was announced this week that President Trump will sign the Phase One trade deal with China on January 15. In a tweet, Trump said “High-level representatives of China will be present.” In the deal, China agreed to new commitments on intellectual property protections, forced technology transfers from U.S. companies, as well as an increase in purchases of U.S. agricultural …
Mosquito Repelling Plants for Your Garden
Cathy Isom fills you in about some mosquito repelling plants you want in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are many plants that you can have in your garden that will keep you safe from Mosquitos when the warmer months come back around. Citronella is one of them. It’s an annual so you’ll have to …
China Could Be a Big Market for U.S. Peanuts
Efforts to export more U.S. peanuts continues in various countries. And according to Tyron Spearman, one of those countries is China, which could be a big market for our growers. 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 …
Three Ways to Respond to Horticulture Census
We told you recently that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) was collecting data for a special study called the 2019 Census of Horticulture. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, producers have three main ways to respond to the survey. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
New Deals With Japan, European Union Go Into Effect Today (NCBA) — National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston issued the following statement regarding the new trade deals with Japan and the European Union (EU), which go into effect on New Years Day: “As the clock struck midnight and revelers around the world popped champagne and toasted the new year, …
Cattle Production is a Solution to Climate Change
Looking back at 2019, one issue that saw quite of bit discussion was climate change. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, talks about how cattle production is actually a solution to climate change. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …