Peanut Efficiency Award Application Closing Soon

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

Applications for the Peanut Efficiency Award will close soon. Tyron Spearman shares more. Click HERE for application information. 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

Agricultural Trade Mission in India Could Set Stage for Growing

Dan Exports/Imports, This Land of Ours, Trade

This week’s U.S. Agricultural trade mission in India could set the stage for growing trade between the U.S. and India while also sparking some near-term sales as well. Gary Crawford has more in today’s This Land of Ours report. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Expecting a Large Number of Cicadas

Dan Agri-Business, Field Crops, Pest/Pest Control

Some say millions, some billions, while other note trillions are coming. But as Mark Oppold reports, they will be noisy. 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 …

Efforts in H5N1 Control

Will Jordan Cattle, Industry, Livestock, Livestock News

The novel H5N1 virus facing animal agriculture has been in the spotlight recently as it transferred from poultry to other livestock. United States Department of   Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the collaboration between federal agencies and other stakeholders in light of cases of H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in dairy cattle. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …

Enrollment for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Ends April 29

Dan Dairy, Marketing, USDA-FSA

Dairy producers are being reminded the deadline to enroll for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) is April 29, 2024. This important safety net program provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences.  USDA’s Farm Service Agency has revised the regulations for DMC to allow eligible dairy operations to make a one-time adjustment to established production history. This …

USDA-NRCS Accepting RCPP Project Proposals

Dan Conservation, Environment, Forestry, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), USDA-NRCS

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners it is now accepting project proposals through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This will help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners adopt and expand conservation strategies to enhance natural resources while tackling the climate crisis.  This $1.5 billion investment, being made available through the Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, is enabling …

Alabama Cotton Producers Ready for Planting Season

Clint Thompson Alabama

Alabama cotton producers are on the cusp of planting this year’s crop. AgNet Media’s Will Jordan visited with Steve Brown, Alabama Extension cotton specialist, to discuss what producers are thinking as they enter planting season. 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 …

AADA Opening Applications for a Second Round Under the Alabama Meat Processing Program

Dan Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, Marketing

The Alabama Agricultural Development Authority (AADA) is opening applications for a second round under the Alabama Meat Processing Program (AMPP). This program is a result of a $15 million award from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) to the AADA. Applications for Phase II are open now and will close …

America’s Producers Leading the Way with Climate Change Solutions

Dan Climate Change, Environment, USDA-NRCS

Earth Day took place this past Monday, an event that was first celebrated some 54 years ago. And over those years, farmers, ranchers and forest landowners have seen the effects of climate change. Producers are uniquely positioned to deliver climate change solutions through programs being offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). These are supported by Farm Bill funding and …

Winner of 2024 Florida Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award Announced

Dan Environment, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced the 2024 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. Costa Farms of Miami, one of the largest commercial plant growers in the U.S. is this year’s winner. The award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving Florida’s resources while producing …