Dairy farmers, on average, lose $6.72 per hundredweight of milk produced, according to USDA data. The loss for dairy farms with less than 50 cows was even greater at $21.58 per hundredweight. Two dairy processor associations requested a federal milk marketing order hearing to increase make allowances. While AFBF is not opposed to updating make allowances, the proposals to USDA …
Commodity Prices, Interest Rates, Prompt Ag Economy Barometer Decline
Farmer sentiment weakened again in March as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell eight points to a reading of 117. Both the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations declined eight points in March, leaving the Current Conditions Index at 126 and the Future Expectations Index at 113. Weaker prices for key commodities, including wheat, …
April is Invasive Pest and Disease Awareness Month
Increasing awareness of some agricultural pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture Tuesday declared April as 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. The outreach effort is dedicated to highlighting the impact of invasive plant pests and diseases on plants nationwide. The campaign also seeks to inform Americans on how they can help …
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Appointment of Rick Dolan as Director of the Florida Forest Service
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the appointment of Rick Dolan as State Forester and Director of Florida Forest Forest, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. “I am pleased to announce Rick Dolan as our new Florida Forest Service Director. With his decades of experience, and proven leadership and emergency management skills, I am …
Peanut Market Update
There are contracts being offered right now in the peanut market. But Tyron Spearman reports there are very few farmers interested in what’s being offered at this time. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …
Invest in Health: Setting your Calves up for Success
By Will Jordan Setting a calf up for success immunologically starts early and starts at home. We caught up with Dan Skruggs, Cattle Technical Services Veterinarian for Zoetis during the recent Cattle Industry Convention in New Orleans. Skruggs shared his insight on preventive measures that can be taken against respiratory disease in your calves at home. Listen to Will Jordan’s interview …
Death Tax Repeal Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Something we’ve talked many times about over the years is the Estate Tax, or as many know it as, the Death Tax. It has been a top issue for agriculture groups and has been discussed in our nation’s capital various times. And, it’s being discussed again, as last week Senator John Thune (R-SD) and 40 colleagues reintroduced legislation to permanently repeal …
Surging Crude Oil Helping Corn Futures
Surging crude oil futures have been helping corn futures. Mark Oppold explains what is happening. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
Dairy farms around the nation are becoming more efficient. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From parlor to pasture, many advances in dairy farm management are helping drive up dairy farm efficiency in North America, and that helps drive down environmental impact. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued a report titled “Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay, and …
APC Visits Overseas Ports to Discuss Inspections
The American Peanut Council (APC) continues its efforts to promote the exports of U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports that APC recently spent time visiting a few overseas ports to discuss inspections. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support …