If you are a producer or landowner who participates in USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) may be reaching out by mail with information about a form you’ll need to fill out. Starting this year, all producers and landowners participating or applying to participate in certain NRCS conservation programs must complete form CCC-902, Farm Operating …
Updated Study Shows Value of Red Meat to U.S. Corn Farmers
According to a recent study by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. beef and pork exports added 41 cents per bushel to the value of corn in 2020. That’s 11.5% of the average annual price of $3.52/bushel, and the overall value of red meat exports was $5.8 billion. This is obviously information that pleases the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Their Market Development …
Chicken Council Releases Sustainability Report
The National Chicken Council (NCC) has released its inaugural sustainability report, which provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. chickens raised for meat, and the industry’s collective progress in its environmental, broiler welfare and social impact journey, as well as efforts to build a more sustainable food system. The 2020 U.S. Broiler Chicken Industry Sustainability Report was submitted to the Scientific Group of …
Meat Institute: Scapegoating Industry Does Not Help Consumer
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) this week claimed the Secretary of Agriculture’s transparent attempts to scapegoat the meat and poultry industry to shift blame for inflationary prices will not help consumers. NAMI President and CEO Julie Anna Potts states, “Americans are experiencing firsthand what the Secretary refuses to acknowledge, the effects of COVID and lack of labor are hurting …
Problems to Watch for When Growing Horseradish
Some problems to watch for when growing your own horseradish. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing horseradish at home often becomes much tastier options for the pests that might eat our horseradish leaves. Cabbage, turnip, radish, mustard, and other members of the brassica family are all preferred options for potential horseradish pests. Though Imported Cabbage Moth Larvae …
Peanut Crop Update
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House Ways and Means Committee Releases Draft Bill
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee this week did release a draft bill, and for now, the stepped-up basis tax break for farms and ranches appears safe. But the final verdict may still be out. The bill includes tax provisions that would pay for portions of the proposed $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation legislative package, and the bill doers include …
ADM Animal Nutrition Products Help Maintain Healthy Livestock
ADM Animal Nutrition is a leading manufacturing, nutrition and marketing business offering a wide range of leading-edge products for the animal nutrition market. Known as a global leader in amino acids, ADM also offers high-quality feed products, supplements, premixes, custom ingredient blends and specialty feed ingredients to aid in optimizing animal health and nutrition goals. And with the fall time …
Top Crops Concerns with Tropical System Nicholas
As the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicholas continues moving to the East, there are concerns with some of the top crops across the South. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that includes open boll cotton, rice and sugar cane. The storm continues to will significant moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, as rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, and in …
Near Record Number of Farmland Sales
The pace of land sales picked up this year for Farmers National Company. The company reports it is on track for a near-record or record sales year on several fronts. The higher land prices have spurred an increased number of landowners to sell, with some wanting to complete the sale before year-end due to uncertainty about potential tax law changes. …