The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is urging cattle producers across the country to sign a letter they are sending to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking them to support clean water and clear rules. The letter, directed to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, notes that livestock producers across the country faced years of regulatory uncertainty related to the definition of “Waters of the …
Expanding the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Program
Recent grant awards were made to state agriculture departments in the latest efforts to build upon a network designed to aid ag producers dealing with stress. Brent Elrod, with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), provides examples of state-led projects that were recently awarded grants under NIFA’s Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. And one of those is …
High Demand for Meat Translates into Mostly Higher Prices
High demand for meat is translating into mostly higher prices. Stephanie Ho has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That …
House Agriculture Committee Hearing on Supply Chain Disruptions
The House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on supply chain issues on Wednesday, November 3. The hearing, titled “The Immediate Challenges to our Nation’s Food Supply Chain,” will address the wide-ranging supply disruptions in the U.S. food and agricultural sectors. The American Soybean Association led the effort for members of the Ag CEO Council to highlight agricultural supply chain …
2022 Redbook Edition Now Available
For more than three decades cattle producers have simplified their recordkeeping with a handy pocket-sized booklet from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). The 2022 version of the Redbook is now available to help cattle producers effectively and efficiently record their daily production efforts, which can help enhance profitability and reduce stress levels. In addition to Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) …
Perfect Time to Start Planning and Planting for Spring Garden
What you can do for your garden right now so you’ll have the prettiest yard in the Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Autumn is the perfect time to start planning and planting spring bulbs, perennials and more before winter sets in. The cooler temperatures are easier on both plants and gardeners, but the soil is still …
Livestock Market Reports for Week Ended 10-29-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended October 29, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ending October 29, 2021, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 16,500 head compared to 14,588 last week and …
Peanut Market Holding Steady
Rains from another frontal system moving through has paused harvest efforts once again. But as the 2021 peanut crop continues to come in, Tyron Spearman reports the market is holding steady. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida State-Leaders on 2022 Legislative Session
(NSF) — With no mention of the special session recently requested by Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson offered general remarks on the upcoming regular session during an appearance before state business leaders on Wednesday. Simpson spoke at the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s two-day Future of Florida Forum. The Republican lawmaker, who is entering his final legislative session while …
Stoneville Cotton Varieties Performing Strong
For nearly 100 years, Stoneville cotton seed has delivered for farmers across the Southeast. Designed to get crops out of the ground and establish healthy stands quicker, Stoneville delivers protection against key weeds and insects to maximize your yield potential. And despite the various weather delays we’ve seen this year with cotton harvest, Retail Agronomist with BASF and Stoneville Cotton …