Peanut planting is wrapping up across the Southeast. But as Tyron Spearman reports, there are issues that some growers are dealing with. 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, 2026United …
USDA Announces Livestock Risk Protection Program Improvements
The Department of Agriculture Tuesday announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine starting this summer. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) says changes include moving premium due dates to the end of the endorsement period and increasing premium subsidies to assist producers. RMA Administrator Martin Barbre says the changes will “make these …
Meatpacking Facilities Near Full Operation of ’19 Capacity
The Department of Agriculture says U.S. meatpacking facilities are operating at more than 95% of average capacity when compared to 2019. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauded the data, attributing the operations to the safe reopening of the facilities. USDA says beef facilities are operating at 98%, pork facilities are operating at 95%, and poultry facilities are operating at 98% of …
Alabama Launches United We Steak Campaign
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) has announced that today, June 10, it is launching a brand new Beef Checkoff promotion. Kayla Greer, ACA director of social media and communications, says it is called United We Steak. To learn more, contact the ACA office in Montgomery. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
EPA Decision Helpful For Farmers With Dicamba in Stock
By Clint Thompson The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to vacate dicamba registrations was unsettling for cotton and soybean farmers. Some nerves were calmed on Monday when the Environmental Protection Association (EPA) issued an order providing farmers with clarity following the decision last Wednesday, June 3. According to the EPA, growers and commercial applicators …
Commissioner Black Applauds EPA Clarity on Dicamba
Georgia Department of Agriculture Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is appreciative of EPA’s key order providing farmers with needed clarity following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ June 3, 2020 vacatur of three dicamba registrations,https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-offers-clarity-farmers-light-recent-court-vacatur-dicamba-registrations. “I applaud this action that will help mitigate some of the devastating economic consequences of the Court’s decision for our growers,” said Commissioner Black. …
USDA Announces Improvements to the Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program This Summer
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 –USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine starting this summer with the 2021 crop year. Changes include moving premium due dates to the end of the endorsement period and increasing premium subsidies to assist producers. “These changes will make these policies …
Legislation Introduced to Strengthen Food Supply
Senator Debbie Stabenow recently introduced legislation to help protect the food supply after the COVID-19 crisis has put an unprecedented strain on farmers, workers, food banks and families. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the Food Supply Protection Act will support food banks and non-profits to help increase their capacity and address growing demand. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
Peanut Planting Nearing Completion
United States Department of Agriculture USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says peanut planting is almost complete nationwide. 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, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …
Cotton Conditions Decline From Last Week
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there has been a drop in cotton condition from last week. United States Department of Agriculture 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, 2026United Dairy …