Department Will Make Available $215 Million for Projects That Will Promote Competition and Increase Resiliency and Create Economic Opportunity in Rural America (USDA/WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2022) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply …
Gas Prices Rising Over Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Renewables an Obvious Answer
Gas prices just hit an eight-year record as the Russia-Ukraine conflict agitates energy markets, but the biofuels industry argues renewables from corn and soybeans remain a viable solution. U.S. sanctions and the Russian oil and natural gas export limits are all fueling higher gas prices up 20-cents in a month, 88-cents from a year ago. Here is President Joe Biden. …
Projected Drop in Output, Rise in Prices for Beef Cattle Producers
Cattle numbers are declining, along with projected beef production. And that is raising price prospects for beef producers. Gary Crawford has more details about that, while also noting hog producers will continue to see a big improvement in their price situation too. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA/NASS Collecting Planting Intentions Information
Many farmers are making plans as to what crops to plant this spring, and because of that, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is starting their efforts to collect information about those plans. NASS is mailing out survey questionnaires asking producers to provide information about the crops they intend to plant in 2022, how many acres they intend to plant, and …
$50 Million Donation Made to National 4-H Council
The National 4-H Council this week announced it received a $50 million gift from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift from Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is the largest single donation ever to the National 4-H Council. Because of 4-H’s expansive reach into every U.S. county, the investment will support youth development for millions of kids …
Plant Materials Center Provides Diverse Climate Plant Solutions
The center providing plant solutions in a diverse climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Lockeford Plant Materials Center is a 106-acre facility located in the Central Valley of California. It’s about an hour southeast of the state’s capitol, Sacramento, and is the only plant materials in the state. The center provides plant solutions for the diverse …
Funding for Exports Awarded
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has awarded funding for the expansion of U.S. products going to exports markets. Tyron Spearman has the story. The FAS links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
New Book Chronicles the History of the Cattle Industry in Georgia
A new book about the history of the cattle industry in Georgia was officially released last week during the 60th Annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Savannah. Folks attending were lined up to purchase their copy of the book, “Herds and Heritage: The History of Georgia’s Cattle Industry”. It was written by Jackie Kennedy from LaGrange, Ga. who talked with Southeast …
Alabama Crop Report Indicates Field Preparations Continue
According to the weekly Alabama Crop Progress and Condition Report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), temperatures thus far in February have generally been on par with historic averages. Total rainfall for the month has ranged from 0.8 inches in Geneva County to 6.5 inches in Blount County. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 12 percent of the state had …
A Methodical and Safe Approach to Help Florida Citrus
Florida’s farmers depend on healthy soil and clean water to produce crops. It’s how my family has grown citrus, strawberries and cattle for more than four generations. The quality of our natural resources has a direct impact on our crops and livelihood. I am a fifth-generation Floridian who was raised by a line of farmers, ranchers and businesspeople. All of …