The Trump Administration has no plans in place for 2019 to give any more aid to farmers hurt by tariffs. Bloomberg says that’s based on assumptions that markets will recover even if the trade war with China keeps going. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue made that announcement last week. Back in July, the administration announced it would deliver $12 billion in …
Grassley: No Trade Aid for Smithfield Foods
When it comes to just who is eligible for trade aid, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said Smithfield Foods shouldn’t be one of the companies which are eligible help. Smithfield is owned by Chinese conglomerate WH Group. Grassley took to Twitter and says, “Smithfield seems to be in a ‘can’t-lose’ situation thanks to American taxpayers.” A spokesman for the Iowa Republican, …
Georgia Produce Safety Rule Update
The Georgia Farm Safety Program was established in 2013 to develop partnerships and relationships with Georgia Farmers in preparation for new regulatory requirements for Produce Safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act enacted by the U.S. Congress. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the implementation and enforcement of this rule. …
Only Out of Control African Swine Fever Will Hurt U.S. Prices
A handful of economists tell Politico that the African Swine Fever outbreak in China and parts of Europe won’t have a major impact on U.S. exports. That’s due in large part to the fact that the outbreak has hit only a fraction of the massive Chinese hog industry. Chinese officials have culled hundreds of thousands of pigs from the nation’s …
USDA/FDA Meeting on What to Call Cell-Cultured Meat
Politico says a recent two-day joint USDA/FDA public gathering on cell-cultured food technology boiled down to a simple question. If it looks like meat and tastes like meat, can you call it meat? During the public comment period, stakeholders offered opinions on what the new form of meat should be called and how it should be labeled, which is a …
John Deere Gives Significant Grant to National FFA Organization
John Deere and the National FFA Organization have been in partnership for the past 75 years. To commemorate that, John Deere is making a $75,000 contribution to the FFA Living to Serve Platform. The funds are in addition to the wide range of FFA activities that John Deere already supports. Sam Allen, Deere and Company CEO and Chairman, says, “The …
Celebrating National Oatmeal Day
In today’s program, Cathy Isom is celebrating America’s favorite breakfast food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Oatmeal Day Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, make sure to treat yourself to a bowl of Oatmeal today, in honor of National Oatmeal Day. Oatmeal is an extremely healthy, versatile food that’s also delicious baked in cookies. …
Agri View: BFTP-Every Farm Independently Powered
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about the future of energy and the possibility of every farm being independently powered in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Every Farm Independently Powered Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended October 26, 2018, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: AL Livestock Market Report At Alabama Livestock Auctions for the Week ended Oct 26, 2018, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,400 head compared to …
Assistance Available through NRCS for Ag Land Damaged by Hurricane Michael
Florida farmers and ranchers who suffered damage to working lands and livestock mortality due to Hurricane Michael are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Agricultural producers in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla, and Washington counties are eligible to apply for assistance. …