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
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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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
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 …
Signup Underway for Alabama Poultry Farmer Stabilization Grant Program
Through the Alabama Agricultural Stabilization Program (AASP), the application period for the Poultry Farmer Stabilization Grant Program is now open. Applications for the poultry program are available at agi.alabama.gov or crf.alabama.gov through Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. The program was developed to assist poultry farmers that experienced disruptions due to COVID-19. Broiler growers that have experienced down times of more than …
GDA Produce Safety Alliance Holding Virtual Grower Training (GDA)
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) wants to remind producers it will be holding a remote 2-day Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training via Zoom next week, Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 from 8 a.m.-noon. Any producer who grows, packs, harvests, and/or holds covered produce, makes over $25,000 in annual produce sales, and does not qualify for a Produce Safety Rule …
Promoting Georgia Beef Through Burger Week Events
It has been a busy time for the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) with various promotions being conducted despite this time of COVID-19. One of those was Atlanta Burger Week, which GBB Director of Public Relations Taylor Evans says went very well. And she has additional information about another Burger Week event coming up next month. For more information about Beef …
Florida Beef Council Taking Part in National Event
Various plans and promotions through the Beef Checkoff are being discussed this week during a national meeting. DeAnne Maples, director of education & promotion for the Florida Beef Council (FBC), says normally this event would have been held in Denver. But this year it is a virtual event. For more information about Beef Checkoff promotions in Florida, contact the FBC …