The Environmental Protection Agency announced its final rule to designate the two most common PFAS chemicals as hazardous materials under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act or CERCLA, and while these chemicals are not used on farms, this rule could have a big financial effect on many farms around the nation. To get more understanding and information, we’re …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-26-2024
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 26, 2024, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 26, 2024, receipts at 16 markets totaled an estimated 8,644 head compared to 12,195 last week and …
U.S. Poultry Value of Production and Sales Down 13 Percent
According to a new report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the combined value of production from broilers, eggs, turkeys, and the value of sales from chickens in 2023 here in the U.S. was $67.1 billion, which is down 13% from the $77.2 billion in 2022. Of the combined total, 64 percent was from broilers, 27 percent from eggs, 10 percent …
Driving Demand for Beef During Tight Supplies
As U.S. beef supplies continue to tighten, discovery of new cut options by consumers is vital. I visited with Cattlemen’s Beef Board CEO, Greg Hanes, to discuss how the Beef Checkoff is driving the demand for beef during tight supplies. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
Peanut Efficiency Award Application Closing Soon
Applications for the Peanut Efficiency Award will close soon. Tyron Spearman shares more. Click HERE for application information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Agricultural Trade Mission in India Could Set Stage for Growing
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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Expecting a Large Number of Cicadas
Some say millions, some billions, while other note trillions are coming. But as Mark Oppold reports, they will be noisy. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
Efforts in H5N1 Control
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 ProductsJuly 1, …
Enrollment for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage Ends April 29
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
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 …