Farm Bureau Chief Economist Roger Cryan testified on behalf of the group’s membership at the Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula hearing. His testimony underscored the need for updating Class 1 and Class 2 price differentials to bring fairness for farmers back into the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. Class 1 differentials are meant to incentivize the movement of milk to …
Peanuts in Storage Down Slightly
New numbers indicate the amount of peanuts in storage have dropped a bit. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest figures. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
No Current ‘Spin-off’ Plans for Bayer
Rumors about a possible spin-off of Bayer’s crop sciences division were kicked up once again after an ag magazine printed an online article speculating on the topic. However, speaking at an expo in Fargo, North Dakota this week, a Bayer spokesperson set the record straight. “There were some ag trade media that published some stories on whether there was going …
U.S. Farmers at COP28
U.S. farmers are involved in international climate change conversations at COP28. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Several U.S. farm representatives will be on hand during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, to express agriculture’s important role in climate mitigation efforts. “We’ll have a number of opportunities both through our direct involvement as a member …
Two Big Peanut Shows Coming Next Year
Those in the peanut industry across the Southeast are urged to mark a couple of dates on their calendar in early 2024. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle …
Georgia NRCS Ranking Date for RCPP is December 2
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) wants to remind agricultural producers in the state the ranking date for the conservation easement portions of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program is December 2, 2023. Interested producers must apply by December 2, 2023, for their application to be included in this batch of program funding. NRCS and partner groups note this sign-up is …
Act Now Streamlines Review of Producer Applications in Alabama
The state office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) has announced they will use the new “Act Now” policy to deliver conservation practices faster. This program allows NRCS to quickly approve and obligate a ranked application in a designated ranking pool when an eligible application meets or exceeds a State-determined minimum threshold, ranking score. This means under the Act …
After the Rains: What Cotton Growers Need to Remember When Harvesting Rest of Crop
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension remind growers about how much time is needed for cotton to dry out before it can be harvested following extended rainfall. With multiple days of rain in the forecast, producers with cotton still in the field should allow for time for the field and crop to dry …
Florida Agricultural Landowners Urged to Consider a Conservation Easement
If you are an agricultural landowner interested in protecting the integrity of your property, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) encourages you to consider safeguarding your land with a conservation easement. While applications are accepted year-round, you can apply for Fiscal Year 2024 funding until December 31, 2023. The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) protects the agricultural viability and related conservation values …
Many Agricultural Commodities Struggle in November
Like the past couple of months, November was not a very friendly month for many of the agricultural commodities. Mark Oppold looks at how trading did this past month. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …