Hurricane Debby

HIP-WI Payments Following Hurricane Debby

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the counties that have triggered for payment under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index (HIP-WI) endorsement for Hurricane Debby. Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) have 30 days to issue payments to producers. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) first offered HIP-WI for the 2020 hurricane season, and last year, the endorsement was expanded to include the …

specialty crops

USDA Announces Grant Funding to Strengthen U.S. Specialty Crops Industry

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Fruits, Funding, Pecans, Specialty Crops, USDA, Vegetables

Late last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding $82.3 million to 65 recipients to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops and support the industry’s producers. This includes fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops. The funding is through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) and the Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program (SCMP). Jenny Moffitt, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory …

Cattle on Feed

Warming Midwest Weather, Looking at Cattle Futures

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing

As many fairs kick off or continue this week, it all comes as the weather warms back up in the Midwest. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with a look at what is expected for cattle futures this week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

harvest

Harvest Expectations for Apples and Cranberries

Dan Fruits, Specialty Crops, This Land of Ours

How is harvest looking for two fall favorites? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Does this year’s harvest indicate plenty of fruit from two fall-time favorites … apples and cranberries?  Rod Bain looks into it. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

weekly livestrock market

Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 08-23-2024

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Florida, Georgia

Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 23, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 23, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled 12,961 head compared to 9,832 last week and 11,658 last …

cattle

North American Cattle Leaders Hold Joint Meeting

Dan Beef, Cattle, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

North American cattle leaders gather for a joint meeting. The Canadian Cattle Association hosted the meeting with the U.S.’s National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and their counterparts from Mexico, the National Confederation of Livestock Organizations. The groups met on the sideline of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference and discussed the challenges and opportunities facing beef producers across Canada, the U.S., …

Peanut Harvests Likely Pushed Back

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

Peanut harvests may be later than expected this year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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, 2026

california

More Specials on Eggs

Dan Economy, Eggs, Poultry, This Land of Ours

More grocery stores are running specials on higher priced eggs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. More supermarkets are running specials on high-priced eggs. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

livestock industry

Farm Bill Still In Committee

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

While many row crop farmers rely on the Farm Bill’s provisions, it is still in committee in Washington. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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 …

exports

August Meat Production Outlook

Will Jordan Livestock, Livestock News

USDA recently released their meat production and pricing outlook for August. USDA’s Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida 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, 2026