(NAFB) — The Environment Protection Agency last week announced it would not ban chlorpyrifos, although court battles likely are ahead to fight the action. EPA denied objections to the agency’s 2017 order denying a 2007 petition from the Pesticide Action Network North America, and the Natural Resources Defense Council to cancel all registrations for the insecticide. CropLife America says the …
Cattle on Feed Up 2 Percent in the United States
Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released two reports concerning cattle in the United States. First, the monthly Cattle on Feed Report shows the on feed numbers as of July 1 at 11.5 million head, two percent above July 1, 2018. This is the highest July 1 inventory since the series began in 1996. The inventory included 7.01 million steers …
Raising Your Own Turkeys for Meat and Profit
With the holiday season right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about the holiday main dish. Cathy Isom has a bit of advice about raising your own turkeys for meat and profit. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Turkey is one of the best animals to raise for meat and profit. Especially before during the …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 07-19-19
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended July 19, 2019, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the week ended July 19, 2019, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 12,900 head compared to 12,753 last week and …
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $100 million to 48 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets. In May, President Trump authorized USDA to provide up to $16 billion in programs to support farmers, which …
Promoting EQIP and CSP in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind producers across the state all of the programs they offer have continuous signup. Alabama State Conservationist, Ben Malone, says that includes both the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
U.S., Japan, Working Hard Towards Trade Deal
(NAFB) — Japan and the U.S. are “working hard” to reach a trade agreement, according to those close to the negotiations. A Japanese official told Reuters this week, “Our team is now working pretty hard, so we are looking forward to some news in the near future.” The U.S. and Japan are reportedly working on a small trade deal involving …
Talking Peanuts at Growers Conference
The 21st annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is underway at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event is providing farmers with information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. AgWired’s Chuck Zimmerman was able to catch up with the executive directors of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Florida Peanut Producers Association and Georgia Peanut …
Georgia Cotton Commission on Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus
Extension professionals in various states across the Southeast have noted the presence of cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV) in some fields. CLRDV is the causal agent of cotton blue disease. According to Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director Richey Seaton, the aphid-transmitted disease is in Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
No Big Dairy Production Changes in USDA Report
The latest USDA report predicted no big changes for dairy production. Stephanie Ho has the details. Outgoing World Ag Outlook Board Chair Seth Meyer has more details on projected dairy prices that came out of USDA’s latest report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …