The Florida Beef Council is strategically investing for a greater impact this summer through interstate collaboration for beef promotion. I visited with DeAnne Maples at the recent Florida Cattlemen’s Convention to learn more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Farmers Holding Large Corn and Soybean Stocks
After stockpiling crops for much of this season due to low commodity prices, many U.S. farmers continue to turn away buyers despite few signs that prices will improve. Farm Policy News says grain supplies are ample, and early ratings of summer crops are good. While USDA will update on-farm corn and bean stocks numbers at the end of June, a …
Addressing Food Loss
Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a recently announced national strategy for federal agencies to address food loss and waste reduction as well as organic waste recycling. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
Signup Deadline Nearing for Conservation and Climate-Smart Ag Proposals
Here is a reminder from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) the deadline it will accept project proposals through their Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is July 2, 2024. These proposals will help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners adopt and expand conservation strategies to enhance natural resources while tackling the climate crisis. There are two separate funding opportunities, RCPP Classic and RCPP Alternative …
Possible Erratic Trade this Week
Beings this is the last week of the month, Mark Oppold notes we could see erratic trading taking place throughout the week. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
U.S. Releases Updated Climate Adaptation Plan
The U.S. releases an updated climate adaptation plan. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. has just released an updated Climate Adaptation Plan. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down Slightly
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released their June Cattle on Feed Cattle Report, and it shows the number calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on June 1st. That is slightly below June 1, 2023. So, despite the fact that placements in feedlots during …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-21-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 21, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended June 21, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 9,781 head compared to 9,567 last week and 11,922 last …
Positive Shift in the Dairy Market
The dairy industry has recently seen a positive shift in the market as prices have trended upward. USDA’s Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Rainfall Needed for Georgia Cotton
By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton is in the ground. It just needs water to help spur growth. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension Cotton Team encourage producers with irrigated fields to stay on top of their water needs, especially as the drought continues. “For the irrigated guys, once you fall behind, it’s extremely difficult to catch up. …