The latest Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University shows farmland prices are declining while farmer borrowing is growing. Released last week, the overall index for May increased to 12.5 from April’s record low 12.1 but down significantly from March’s weak 35.5. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 representing growth neutral. Farmland prices continue to …
White House: China Deal is ‘On Track’
Officials in the Trump Administration are talking positively about China’s commitments in implementing the Phase One trade deal with the U.S. Politico says that’s even as the coronavirus outbreak that began in China is straining relations between the countries. The deal requires China to make their markets more open as well as increase its purchases of U.S. farm goods, manufactured …
Milk Output Still Rising; Meat Export Prospects
The latest numbers show that U.S. milk output is still rising and may continue doing so into next year. Gary Crawford has that story, along with looking at what the processing disruptions are doing to U.S. meat export prospects right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …
Deadline to Submit Project Proposals in Florida is May 29
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind those interested that the deadline for project proposal submissions for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFAs) is Friday, May 29. NRCS will invest up to $50 million in fiscal year 2020 to fund AFAs, a unique and partner-led approach to …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has a look at the current market for peanuts and where contracts being offered now stand. 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 …
Getting the Florida Beef Message to Dieticians
Each year, the Florida Beef Council (FBC) attends the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference in July. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, that event like, many others, had to be cancelled. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples explains how they are working to make sure dieticians in the state have the most current information. For more …
Alabama Cattle Producers Encouraged to Sign Up for CFAP
If you are a livestock producer whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) provides direct relief to those who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director Erin Beasley encourages producers in the state to sign up. USDA is accepting applications now through …
CSP Sign-Up in Alabama Ends May 29
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama reminds farmers, ranchers and private landowners that sign-up for the 2020 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ends May 29. NRCS accepts CSP applications throughout the year but makes funding selections at specific times during the fiscal year. “NRCS works hard to help eligible farmers, ranchers and private landowners plan and carry out conservation …
Cattle Week in Georgia
Due to various activities taking place, this week is being called Cattle Week in Georgia. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says that includes the annual GCA meeting which will take place Thursday. The virtual GCA meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. More details about that meeting and other events this week can be found …
USDA Extends Application Cutoff for CSP in Georgia until June 30
The cutoff period for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications in Georgia to be considered for funding this year has been extended until 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 …