Pork producers around the nation continue to decide if they’ll conform to California’s new animal housing requirements or opt not to sell meat for that state. California voters passed Proposition 12 in November of 2018, and the final stages of implementation went through earlier this year. National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer of Minnesota says the NPPC continues …
Many traders have been busy scanning updated private crop surveys ahead of tomorrow’s report. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Farm production expenses may fall this year. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer has some key numbers from USDA’s 2024 Farm Income Forecast. Meyer said a downward trend is being found in livestock feed prices, fuel, pesticide and fertilizer expenses. While some expenses are up from last year overall there is a bit of an easing on some input prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida …
There is some concerning news for the peanut industry as farmers begin harvest. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …
Over the weekend, Missouri officials identified a person sick with bird flu despite having no known contact with animals. Farm Policy News from the University of Illinois says this is the first case of the virus this year not linked to farm work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week that the Missouri patient was hospitalized and …
Do you have a favorite farmers market? A look at why they each have their own feel. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA official overseeing the mission area for farmers markets explains why each individual markets have their own identities. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind the public that September 16th is the deadline to provide input on how best to implement the SUSTAINS Act. It authorizes the agency to accept private contributions to channel through several existing USDA-NRCS conservation programs. Specifically, the SUSTAINS Act provides an opportunity for the private sector to partner with USDA to engage farmers, ranchers, …
While many are looking forward to lower interest rates, Mark Oppold reports the amount of the rate cut could mean different things. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
U.S. agricultural groups are looking for more trade agreements that mean market access overseas. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, talks about trade being a bigger priority in past years. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle …
The Peanut Institute has released the latest figures for peanut consumption. Tyron Spearman shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion …
