Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 3, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended May 3, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled an estimated 9,421 head compared to 8,644 last week and …
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor released yet another rule that mires farm families in excessive compliance costs while disregarding privacy concerns for farmers and their employees. With this addition, DOL sets itself apart as the agency most committed to burying farmers and other H-2A employers in a mountain of regulations. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on today’s …
More Red Than Green for Agricultural Commodities in April
Now that May is here, Mark Oppold looks at how some of the agricultural commodities did back in April. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. What are the current requirements for milk in school meals? Schools may currently offer fat-free and low-fat (1 percent fat) milk, flavored and unflavored, in reimbursable school lunches and breakfasts and for sale as a competitive beverage. Unflavored milk must be offered at each school meal service. Fat-free and low-fat milk, …
Peanut Farmers Approve GPC by 91%
TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission’s (GPC) referendum received reaffirmation with a vote of 91.99% during the recent referendum, held March 8 through April 8, 2024. “I appreciate the farmers’ confidence in the commission, and we are committed to continue earning that confidence,” says Joe Boddiford, farmer from Sylvania, Georgia, and GPC chairman. “The commission continues to work together …
Hoping May Performs Better in the Stock Market
Many traders are hoping we’ll see a better performance in the stock markets here in May. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Producers Can Use Farm Loan Programs for Climate-Smart Opportunities
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds agricultural producers that farm loan programs can be used to support a variety of climate-smart agriculture practices. Many that can build on practices that farmers and ranchers already use, like cover cropping, nutrient management and conservation tillage. Climate-smart agricultural practices generate significant environmental benefits by capturing and sequestering carbon, improving water …
Progress Made on 2024 Farm Bill
Congress is making progress on the Farm Bill with both the House and Senate moving forward with their versions. Tyron Spearman shares more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
March Posted Higher Prices for Livestock Producers
Livestock producers saw higher prices in March. Those numbers came in earlier this week and USDA’s Rod Bain shares more. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford reports with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024