The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced Tuesday they are canceling the July Cattle report and discontinuing the Cotton Objective Yield Survey, as well as all County Estimates for Crops and Livestock beginning with the 2024 production year. NASS noted the decision to discontinue these surveys and reports was not made lightly, but was necessary given appropriated budget levels. …
Political Aspects of Climate Change Affecting Farmers
The politics of climate change and how its affecting farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Researcher Dr. Margiana Petersen-Rockney says the topic of climate change is highly politicized in the United States, while it’s not political in other nations. And, she says the political aspect of the topic can cause difficulties for farmers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Keeping an Eye on Crude Oil Futures
Traders are keeping an eye on crude oil futures right now. Mark Oppold has a look at what is being recommended for on the farm fuel supplies. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the …
Hay and Cattle in Drought
When it comes to drought coverage for hay and cattle production areas, things are looking much better this spring than they were last fall. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has more information. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong …
ACA Works to Ensure the Future of Beef Industry
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and Alabama Beef Checkoff understand the importance of an investment in youth. One investment they are making is into the AJCA Youth Field Days. ACA Director of Field Services, Reid McGuire, shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …
GBB Rolling Out Resource for Beef Education
The Georgia Beef Board and several collaborative partners are rolling out Cattle Educational Trunks as a resource for educators. GBB’s Caitlin Jackson shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
February Peanut Usage Report
February’s numbers are in the latest USDA Peanut Stocks and Processing Report. Tyron Spearman has more on peanut usage for the month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
FBC Promoting Beef to Young Leaders
Connecting with future purchasers of beef thorugh youth consumer activities is important and Florida Beef Council knows this. FBC recently collaborated with the Florida FCCLA organization to host a beef workshop. FBC board member Kylie Philipps shares more. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical …
Food Prices Halt Seven-Month Decline
Global food prices have dropped for the last seven months, but that may be slowing down. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization’s Food Price Index was 118.3 points in March, up 1.3 points or 1.1 percent from its revised February level. The rise in prices was driven by higher price indices …
U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion
In February, America’s trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year. The Hill says import values exceeded exports by more than analysts were expecting. The total value of imports hit $331.9 billion, while exports were $263 billion, and the overall deficit rose 1.9 percent during the month. Republicans on Capitol Hill have expressed frustration with what …