Memorial Day is an American holiday, always observed on the last Monday of May. And as Tyron Spearman reports, it’s a holiday where we continue to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 05-22-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended May 22, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 14,100 head compared to 11,369 last week and 11,278 year ago. Compared to one week …
Peanuts Not Included in CFAP
We are hearing more and more about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), as details were released earlier this week. But as Tyron Spearman reports, peanuts are not including in CFAP. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
NCBA Attends CFAP White House Event
This week, representatives of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) were on hand when details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) were announced at the White House. NCBA President and Florida cattle producer Marty Smith discusses joining President Trump for the CFAP rollout. Livestock eligible for CFAP does include cattle, and Smith explains what producers who are eligible can …
NAFB Releases Farmer Survey Results Regarding COVID-19
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) recently conducted a non-scientific email survey of farmers and ranchers regarding COVID-19 and its ramifications on their livelihoods and farm-radio listening habits. “In these unprecedented times, NAFB knows its farm-broadcaster members are working harder than ever to bring unbiased and honest reports to their listeners across the country,” said Tom Brand, NAFB executive …
A Changing Situation for U.S. Meat Producers
The U.S. meat production situation is greatly changed from just a month or so ago. Gary Crawford has the latest forecasts from USDA analysts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
USDA to Provide $1 Billion in Loan Guarantees for Rural Businesses and Ag Producers
Contact: USDA PressEmail: press@oc.usda.gov WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that the Department is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to help rural businesses meet their working capital needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, agricultural producers that are not eligible for USDA Farm Service Agency loans may receive funding …
Peanut Butter Bids Accepted; Grants Being Offered
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has awarded a request for the procurement of peanut butter products. Tyron Spearman has more details about that, along with information about grant dollars that have been announced for unique agriculture projects. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, …
Cotton Included in CFAP Assistance
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced this week details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) that will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Starting Tuesday, May 26, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will accept applications from agricultural producers who have suffered losses. And …
Florida Cabinet Meeting Scheduled
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet are scheduled to get together next week for their first meeting since the state started feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the News Service of Florida, DeSantis, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are slated to meet May 28, according to information …