USDA released their August crop production estimates and they show the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be down three percent compared to last year. But, Tyron Spearman reports the expected area harvested is unchanged. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NCBA Supports the Beef Checkoff Program
Back at the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court denied R-CALF’s lawsuit against 13 state beef councils and the Beef Checkoff. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) intervened during the early days of that lawsuit to help defend state beef councils. Multiple court decisions rejected the allegations and reaffirmed the work and direction of the Beef Checkoff and those who guide it. During last …
Heavy-Duty Tractors and Harvesters See Gains in July
According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), U.S. ag tractor monthly unit sales fell in July, but combine sales grew. U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 21 percent in July compared to 2021, while combine sales for the month grew 9.2 percent. That’s the second straight month of gains in combines so far this year. Heavy-duty ag …
Higher Beef Prices Could Follow Shrinking U.S. Cattle Herd
The nation’s cattle herd is shrinking and that could mean higher prices at the grocery store. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American shoppers struggling with inflation are looking at higher beef prices continuing in their local meat cases. Due to high feed prices and severe drought, ranchers were forced to reduce their cattle herds. Grain prices have …
New Programs Will Be Set in New Farm Bill
During this week’s peanut pre-harvest meetings, the Farm Bill was discussed. Tyron Spearman reports about the various programs that will be set in the new bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle …
Friday is Final Day to Pre-Register for Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
Friday is Final Day to Pre-Register for Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. Here’s a reminder that Friday, August 12th is the final day to preregister for the 2022 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo coming up next week in Ft. Myers. And AgNet Media wants to remind you that all preregistered growers will be eligible for a chance to win a John Deere gun safe courtesy …
NCBA on Importance of Trade Agreements
During the recent Cattle Industry Summer Business meeting, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, discussed NCBA’s efforts on the trade front. He notes the tight global supplies have created opportunities. And Bacus explains the importance of those trade agreements. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …
Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission Makes Appointments
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has announced their Commodity Commission Ex Officio Committee recently made several appointments of individuals to serve on various Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commissions. They include: Equine Commission – Cassie Harper and Beth Williams were appointed. Barbara Kelly chose not to be reappointed. Beef Commission – Allen Wiggins, Ernie Ford, Calhoun County, and Chuck Joiner were appointed. Chairman …
Forage Producers Reminded to Enter World Forage Analysis Superbowl
Forage producers are invited to enter the 2022 World Forage Analysis Superbowl, a contest set to award over $26,000 in cash prizes. The deadline to submit entries is August 25. The $35 entry fee provides entry into the contest along with a detailed sample analysis that is sent to entrants after judging is complete. Entry forms are available at foragesuperbowl.org. Each …
Lower Revenues for Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat, the plant-based meat company is generating a lot of bad news recently. Food Fix says the company’s stock fell late last week on news it was lowering its revenue forecast for the year. That announcement came one day after saying it would lay off four percent of its workforce to burn less money. A MarketWatch article says the …