The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind producers that Oct. 30, 2020 is the deadline to submit applications for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program – Plus (WHIP+) for 2018 and 2019 losses. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
UPDATE: FDACS Announces Farmworker COVID-19 Testing Efforts
Tallahassee, Fla. – Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are announcing additional COVID-19 testing sites for farmworkers in St. Lucie and Miami Dade County as the fall harvest season begins. The product of a partnership with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), and local county governments, today’s announcement follows COVID-19 testing for farmworkers that was made available earlier …
NCBA Concerned With Namibian FMD Outbreak
It was announced last week that a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak had been found in the country of Namibia. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, explains why this is a concern to them and an important issue for the U.S. cattle industry. NCBA has called on USDA to reaffirm the …
NASDA CEO: Our Expectations for the Next Administration Are Clear
By Dr. Barb Glenn, CEO, NASDA As a non-partisan organization, you might ask yourself why the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) would wade into this very heated political time for Americans. The truth of the matter is that agriculture is not a red or blue issue. Rural communities matter now more than ever, and resiliency for rural …
Fashion and Textiles Industry Keen to Go Green Despite COVID Pandemic
New research shows business leaders at top fashion, retail and textile businesses are putting sustainability drive first, despite COVID-19 pandemic Memphis — New research reveals the extent of the global fashion industry’s commitment to sustainability, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with sustainability ranked as the second most important strategic objective for businesses in the sector[i]. The new research, from the U.S. …
ADAI Accepting Applications for USDA Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama growers and handlers of organic agricultural products can recover part of the cost associated with their USDA certification. The reimbursement covers 50% of certification costs, up to a maximum of $500. The cost-share program makes it easier for certified organic businesses throughout the supply chain by recouping the costs associated with USDA organic certification. The Alabama …
Small Changes in Cotton Balance Sheet
There are small changes in the balance sheet for U.S. cotton. Stephanie Ho has the details. 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 Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
AEM Releases September ’20 Ag Equipment Sales Numbers
All segments of agricultural equipment sales grew in September 2020, continuing a positive trend for the year, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 21.6% in September compared to 2019, while combine sales grew 8.2%. Four-wheel-drive units increased for the second month in a row in September, up 21.4%, cutting the year-to-date deficit almost …
PLC Payments Coming
October is the month when payments through the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program to farmers takes place. According to a report from Tyron Spearman, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is starting to make those payments. 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 …
Commissioner Fried Urges Farmers to Apply for 2018, 2019 Disaster Recovery Assistance
Tallahassee, Fla. – Ahead of the Friday, Oct. 30 deadline, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is urging farmers to apply for assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program – Plus (WHIP+) for 2018 and 2019 losses. “For generations, Florida’s farmers have worked to feed our communities, country, and the entire world, and their success has come despite challenges like hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires,” shared Commissioner Nikki Fried. “But despite being adaptive in the face of adversity, as …