The omnibus spending bill to keep the government operating through fiscal 2022, which was approved by Congress and then signed into law last week by President Biden, included nearly two dozen pork industry priority provisions and programs that will benefit U.S. producers. According to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), a lot of the $25.1 billion for agriculture, rural development, …
Farmer Feedback on Fertilizer Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it will support additional fertilizer production for American farmers to address the rising costs. $250 million will be made available through a new grant program to support independent, innovative and sustainable American fertilizer production. As Rod Bain reports, the Agriculture Secretary noted producer input will be important before announcing application details on the grant program. …
Wheatgrass, the Nutritional Powerhouse that is Easy to Grow
A nutritional powerhouse that is easy to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wheatgrass has earned a reputation around the world as one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It contains a number of vitamins including Vitamins A, C, and E. It’s also rich in iron and calcium. So it’s a good thing growing wheatgrass is …
Peanut Export Update
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DeSantis, Cabinet Eye Conservation Deals?
(NSF/TALLAHASSEE/March 23, 2022) — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet next week are expected to consider nearly $40 million in land deals that would help keep more than 17,000 acres from future development. Targeted sites range from 2.85 acres of hardwood hammocks in the Florida Keys to 932 acres of ranchland in Hardee County to a 3,610-acre parcel in …
USDA Designates 17 Florida Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of …
Ag Day Event Displays Latest Farming Technology
On Tuesday, many visitors to Washington, D.C. were treated to seeing the famous cherry blossoms at their peak, but they also got a close-up up peek at the latest in remarkable farm technology. “Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall” was held near the Smithsonian Metro. The event showcased the latest in equipment technology, bio-products, in-field conservation practices, chemistry, plant genetics and …
Deadline to Enroll in 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage is Friday
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind dairy producers the deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and the new Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage (SDMC) for 2022 is March 25, 2022. “Over the past two years, American dairy farmers have faced unprecedented uncertainty, from the ongoing pandemic to protracted natural disasters. As producers continue to manage these interconnected …
Farm Share of U.S. Food Dollar Rose One Cent in 2020
The farm share of the food dollar increased one cent in 2020, according to new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service. On average, U.S. farmers received 16.0 cents for farm commodity sales from each consumer dollar spent on domestically produced food in 2020, up from a revised 15 cents in 2019. Known as the farm share, the one-cent rise is …
Benefits of Early Calving Are Increasing Due to Late Winter Warming
A study from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service finds on rangelands of the Western U.S., calving in late winter instead of spring maximizes calf growth. The study finds that late winter calving instead of spring supplies high-quality forage when it’s most needed. There is high value in utilizing rangelands to lower the cost of beef production. Selecting the right calving time, …