The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making historic investments to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and streamlining the program to make it work better for producers and partners. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified ways to streamline and simplify RCPP. Under Secretary of Agriculture, Robert Bonnie, recently said there are four steps USDA needs to take …
U.S. Tractor Sales Fell in 2023
According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), combine harvester sales closed 2023 ahead of 2022 levels, while almost all tractor segments saw declines in the U.S. Total U.S. farm tractor sales fell 5.1 percent in December compared to 2022, while year-to-date sales came in 8.7 percent lower than a year ago. The sub-40hp segment led losses …
Waiting on New Numbers
Many grain traders are waiting to see what the numbers will show in a new report. Mark Oppold has more details. 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 …
Mexico Extends Duty Exemptions for Imported Pork, Beef and Poultry
The Government of Mexico recently issued a decree that extends the zero-duty treatment of certain food imports – including pork, beef, and poultry – from all eligible suppliers through the end of 2024. U.S. Meat Export Federation vice president of economic analysis, Erin Borror, shares more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune …
ARC and PLC Enrollment Deadline is Approaching
Enrollment period for ARC and PLC, two vital programs for peanut farmers will close soon. Tyron Spearman has more. 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
Various Educational Opportunities at CattleCon24
The 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is just three weeks away, as the annual event will take place January 31-February 2 in Orlando, Florida. And during this year’s event, you can experience Cattlemen’s College all week long by extending the opportunity for education and networking from classroom style sessions to sessions on the trade show floor. For …
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
What’s ahead for the farm bill? One expert says it could be passed early this year. Brian Kuehl is the Director of Government and Public Affairs with Pinion, an ag business consulting and accounting firm. He, like many others, had wanted to see a farm bill passed in 2023. “Congress did not get that done, in part because they were …
What Cow Herd Expansion Could Look Like in 2024
The Weather pattern over the last several years has brought dry soil and record low cow numbers. Risk management in mind and an eye on other input costs, Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri Professor and Market Analyst shares more on what herd expansion and prices may look like for the coming year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …
Reminder: Farm Show Scheduled for Jan. 18
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission reminds producers and industry experts who are interested in learning the latest industry trends and about next year’s crop that the 47th annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18. The show will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia (UGA) Tifton …
Looking Forward to ACA Convention
The 81st Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show is just around the corner. Coming up February 23-24, in Huntsville, AL, ACA Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, shares more. 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 …