Legislation introduced this week in the Senate would provide farmers and ranchers with additional flexibility to alleviate feed shortages in years with widespread excessive moisture, flooding or drought. The Feed Emergency Enhancement During Disasters with Cover Crops Act would create an emergency waiver authority for the Secretary of Agriculture to allow for haying, grazing or chopping of a cover crop …
AFBF: Farmers Need More Time to Apply for CFAP
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is asking the USDA to extend the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Last month, an additional $13 billion in assistance was made available to help farmers and ranchers who are suffering losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the current deadline is Friday, Feb. 26, recent severe weather and …
NCBA Provides Industry Information During Virtual Event
During the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) virtual Winter Reboot this week, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall and NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane discussed the state of the industry and priority issues in Washington, D.C. They discussed the availability of USDA programs to assist farmers and ranchers from the damage done by the recent frigid temperatures, the impact …
Senate Confirms Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture
The U.S. Senate finally approved Tom Vilsack to be the next Secretary of Agriculture in a 92-7 vote. A former governor of Iowa, Vilsack also served two terms as Ag Secretary in the Obama Administration. He was the 30th Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama and is now the 32nd after Tuesday’s Senate confirmation. Before the vote, the Senate allowed …
U.S. Cotton Exports Gaining Momentum
The latest numbers show U.S. cotton export sales are exceeding expectations. Gary Crawford has the details. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski reviews some of the latest USDA forecasts for China and the world’s cotton production. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Georgia Cattlemen to Hold Virtual Meeting
Due to COVID-19, the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) was not able to hold their annual convention last month. But GCA Executive Vice President Dale Sandlin says they will be holding a virtual meeting this Thursday. More information about GCA’s virtual meeting can be found on its website, or call their office at 478-474-6560. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
ACA Convention Registration Deadline is Friday
The 2021 Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) convention is coming up next week. The annual event will be held in Birmingham March 5-6. But ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says the registration deadline to attend is this Friday. Registration information is on the ACA website, bamabeef.org. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Ethanol Production Drops to Lowest Levels in Five Years
During the week ending on Feb. 12, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) announced that ethanol production dropped to its lowest level in five months while stockpiles grew. The EIA report says that ethanol production fell to 911,000 barrels per day, down from 937,000 barrels a day during the prior week. That’s the lowest production level since late September. A Successful …
Important Dates: GCC Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadlines
The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) reminds producers of several deadlines for programs that are coming up in March, says executive director Taylor Sills. “Right now the deadline for the QLA, Quality Loss Adjustment program for the 2018 and 2019 crops is set for March 5,” Sills said. “We also want to remind people that their program election for ARC and …
USDA Clarifies Rules Concerning Unsolicited Seed Packages
After a months-long investigation into thousands of reports from people who received unsolicited seed packages in the mail last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is providing additional guidance to help online buyers and sellers comply with U.S. laws when they import seeds and live plants for planting from other countries. APHIS …