Tyson Foods, the top chicken producer in the U.S, is cooperating in a Justice Department price-fixing investigation. Tyson is doing so under a leniency program that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution in exchange for aiding in the continuing probe of other poultry producers. The Wall Street Journal says after receiving a grand-jury subpoena in April of last …
New USDA Forecast Has Better News for Red Meat and Poultry Sector
A new USDA forecast indicates the nation’s red meat and poultry producers will see a major recovery in production and prices next year. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …
U.S., U.K. Trade Talks Begin Next Week
The second round of trade talks between the United States and the United Kingdom begin on Monday. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer is emphasizing his goal of reaching a comprehensive trade deal with the United Kingdom. Politico says that may have been to quell some nervousness in Congress that the U.S. Trade Rep might settle for a mini-deal, similar to …
RCCP Project Available in 11 Florida Counties
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is accepting applications from agricultural producers until June 15 for a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project that improves climate resiliency. Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), NRCS will provide financial and technical assistance to eligible farmers and landowners toward conservation practices that improve natural resources. Producers in 11 Florida counties, …
CSP Signup in Georgia Ends June 30
The cutoff period for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications in Georgia to be considered for funding this year is June 30. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land. CSP also encourages adoption of new technologies and management techniques. Changes in …
Alabama NRCS Promotes Continuous Signup
From time to time we talk about signup deadlines for various programs through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). But NRCS in Alabama wants to remind producers all of the programs they offer do have continuous signup. Alabama State Conservationist, Ben Malone, says that does include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). And Malone says another popular program they offer …
Increase in Peanut Exports
Numbers for U.S. peanut exports continue to climb. Tyron Spearman goes through the latest figures. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development …
Analysis Projects $89 per Acre Losses for 2020 Corn Crop Due to COVID-19
New analysis released this week by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) projects a drastic drop in 2020 revenues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic with impacts persisting into 2021. The latest analysis projects a $59 per acre average revenue decline for the 2019 corn crop and an $89 per acre average revenue decline for 2020, compared to pre-COVID-19 …
Georgia Tobacco Growers Vote to Continue Assessment
ATLANTA– Georgia tobacco growers overwhelmingly voted to continue a fifty cents per hundred pounds of assessment on tobacco grown in Georgia. The assessment, which must be voted on every three years, received 91.67% of votes. Established in 1962 by the Georgia Legislature, the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Tobacco uses assessment funds for research projects and grower education including but not limited to new insect, disease control products as well as variety trials. Advanced research allows Georgia’s tobacco farmers to advance efficient ways to produce …
Southwest Florida Ranchers Receiving Pay to Help Panthers
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind ranchers in Southwest Florida they may be able to get paid for helping the Florida panther. NRCS will provide technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that improve its habitat through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), but the deadline to sign up is June 15. To be eligible for this …