WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 7, 2020) – The second-annual celebration of World Cotton Day on Oct. 7 is set to once again pay tribute to what’s often called the “most important natural fiber in the world.” This year, the observance will come to life through virtual events covering an array of topics surrounding cotton, hosted by key global cotton stakeholders and …
NMPF Supports USDA Efforts to Modernize Animal ID and Disease Traceability Requirements
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) submitted comments supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposal on the Use of Radio Frequency Identification Tags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison. APHIS has proposed to require the use of official 840-RFID tags for all dairy cattle involved in interstate commerce starting Jan. 1, 2023. …
Farmers Showing More Optimism in Monthly Ag Economy Barometer
U.S. agricultural producers became more optimistic again in September. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 156, the highest reading for the index since the pandemic began last winter and 12 points higher than one-month earlier. Since July, the index is up 38 points and is 60 points higher than its 2020 low established back in April. In …
Georgia Peanut Bank Week celebrates peanut harvest Oct. 12-16
TIFTON, Ga. – The Georgia Peanut Commission and Georgia Bankers Association will join forces Oct. 12-16, 2020, to promote the 44th annual Georgia Peanut Bank Week. Financial institutions and local banks across the state will offer a tribute to Georgia’s 4,500 peanut farm families and the sustainability they provide to Georgia’s state and local economies. The 2020 theme, “Georgia Peanuts. …
Peanut Inspectors Following COVID-19 Guidelines
As the peanut crop comes in, inspection services are taking every precaution to provide a safe and sanitary workplace for inspectors. Tyron Spearman reports they are doing this by following CDC guidelines. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …
U.S. Red Meat Thrives in Convenience Stores as Sector Adjusts to COVID-19
In the past several years, the convenience store sector has emerged as an important outlet for U.S. pork and beef in international markets. Despite COVID-19, U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF’s) Joe Schuele reports this year is no exception. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of …
USDA Seeks New Partnerships to Safeguard, Restore Wetland Ecosystems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced up to $30 million is available in technical and financial assistance through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP) to help conservation partners protect and restore critical wetlands on agricultural lands. “This partnership enhances the locally driven process to better address critical wetland functions that progress beyond localities,” said Kevin Norton, acting Chief …
USDA Funding Conservation Innovation in Florida
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced last week it is awarding $25 million in grants designed to help partners implement and evaluate innovative conservation practices that have demonstrated benefits on farmland. The funding, provided through On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials), is a component of the Conservation Innovation Grants program first authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill. Fourteen projects …
Governor Ivey Officially Proclaims October 2020 as Farm to School Month in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, ALA. – Governor Kay Ivey officially proclaims October 2020 as Farm to School Month in Alabama. The Alabama Farm to School Program promotes nutritional practices, fresh and local foods, school gardens and teaching agricultural education in Alabama schools. Local farms play an important role in the Alabama school systems by providing them with a variety of fresh, affordable and …
Cotton, Peanut Harvest Update
The past week has seen cooler, dryer air across the Southeast which has helped in getting cotton and peanut harvest back underway in many areas. According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, a majority of the nation’s cotton bolls are open. But the recent rains have put harvest across much of the Southeast behind, not only last year’s pace, but also …