Overall unit sales of agricultural tractors and combines in May 2020 rose in the United States. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says smaller machine sales growth is overpowering declines in the bigger segments and combines. U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 15.1% in May compared to 2019, while U.S. May combine sales fell 2.9%. Heavy-duty tractor sales declined, but …
FDACS Disputes Agriculture is Driving COVID-19 Increases in Florida
On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vowed to keep the state open despite a recent surge in the number of people infected with COVID-19. “We are not shutting down. We are going to go forward.” DeSantis said during a late afternoon news conference. According to the News Service of Florida, DeSantis held the news conference amid increasing questions about the …
USDA Updates CFAP Numbers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has processed more than 220,000 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments to farmers and ranchers. In a weekly update, USDA data shows the department has issued $2.8 billion to farmers so far, with Iowa producers receiving the most, at $144 million for row crops and $150 million for livestock. Iowa also accounts for the highest …
A Rebound in Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Sectors
June’s USDA outlook for meat and dairy indicate increases in several production and price categories compared to the previous month. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentStrong 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 Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus Confirmed in Alabama Cotton
Alabama Cooperative Extension AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.— Alabama Cooperative Extension System scientists have confirmed the presence of cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV-AL) in Alabama cotton. This confirmation comes one month earlier than it did in 2019 and that concerns them. “Typically, the earlier disease onset occurs, the greater the associated yield loss,” said Austin Hagan, an Alabama Extension plant pathologist. “We …
More Details Concerning ARC-PLC Enrollment
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Tyron Spearman has more details about what producers need to know when contacting their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to sign a 2020 enrollment contract. For more information on ARC and …
Georgia Agribusiness Council Harvest Celebration Coming in November
We’ve all heard about various events being cancelled the past few weeks due to COVID-19, but it was announced this week that early bird tickets are now available for a big event coming this fall. The Georgia Agribusiness (GAC) Harvest Celebration will be held November 20. GAC President Will Bentley says the event will be a wonderful time to celebrate …
Learning Remains in Getting to a New Normal
Agriculture and others in the food supply chain are taking away important lessons and trying to learn new ones from the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s key to being prepared in the likelihood of a second wave. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Executive Vice President, Dale Moore, says the search for solutions to food supply disruptions is guaranteed, amid the ongoing pandemic. …
Fans Select Bama’s Best Pulled Pork Final Four
Written by Marlee Moore The Alabama Pork Producers smoked out four finalists in its Bama’s Best Pulled Pork contest — Heard’s BBQ in Maplesville in Chilton County, JJ’s BBQ in Elba in Coffee County, The Pink Pig in Moulton in Lawrence County and Holy Smoke BBQ in Hartselle in Morgan County. Alabama Farmers Federation Pork Division Director Russ Durrance said …
Requesting Dollars for Cattle Industry in Alabama
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is requesting dollars for the cattle industry in the state. ACA Executive Director Erin Beasley explains where this money is coming from and what they are hoping it will be used for. For more information, contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida …