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 …
Georgia Corn Growers Renew One-Cent Commodity Assessment
ATLANTA– Georgia corn growers approved the continuation of a one-cent per bushel assessment on corn for the Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Corn (Georgia Corn Commission). The April referendum received an 87.95% favorable vote. The market order for corn requires votes every three years for continuation. Funds received by the Georgia Corn Commission are used for research, education and promotion of …
Georgia Promoting Beef With Other Southeastern States
The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) has joined other Southeastern states in a regional beef promotion. GBB Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin explains the efforts behind this new Beef Checkoff promotion. For more information about this Beef Checkoff promotion contact the GBB officer in Macon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Sunbelt Schedules Drive-Thru Field Day for July 23
By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo’s annual field day on July 23 will have a different look this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the strict rules regarding social distancing, this year’s event will feature a drive-thru component for attendees, said Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo. “Our field day will go on as planned …
Expanding the Florida Beef Advertising Message
The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is involved in various efforts to expand the beef advertising message. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says these efforts are being done through a digital platform. For more information about the Beef Checkoff, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at 407-846-4557. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay …
Peanut Crop Update
Peanut planting is wrapping up across the Southeast. But as Tyron Spearman reports, there are issues that some growers are dealing with. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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 …