A group of Republican Senators is urging President Donald Trump to rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. The 25 lawmakers, including many from western and farm states, encouraged Trump to “work aggressively to secure reforms that would allow the United States to join the agreement” according to Politico. In a statement, the group says: “An improved TPP would therefore …
Agri View: Food Consumption Study
Everett Griner talks about the 2018 Food Consumption Study conducted by USDA in today’s Agri View. Food Consumption Study Does it make any difference how much, or which food you eat? Well, to the producer it does. When a survey shows how much chicken will be consumed this year, it gives the poultry industry an indication of what they need …
Help for Florida Farmers Advancing in Senate
Farmers and other parts of Florida’s agriculture industry could receive about $75 million in post-Hurricane Irma assistance from the state next year under a measure moving forward in the Senate. The Senate Finance and Tax Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday unanimously backed the proposal (SB 1608) by Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring. The proposal, in part, would reduce property assessments …
Alabama Announces Enhanced Testing Capabilities for Chronic Wasting Disease
Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan, in cooperation with Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), Chris Blankenship, announce the purchase of new testing equipment at the State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The equipment known as Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) will be dedicated to testing samples for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) …
Slight Changes in Meat Production Forecasts
There are modest changes in USDA’s latest forecast for meat production. Stephanie Ho has the story. Slight Changes in Meat Production Forecasts-1 And when it comes to prices, USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson says beef cattle and hog prices are higher compared with last month. Slight Changes in Meat Production Forecasts-2 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Farm Bureau Statement on AG Act Workforce Legislation
The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on all members of Congress to support House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte in his goal of including the AG Act in the Securing America’s Future Act. “We are at a crisis point in agriculture,” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said. “Chairman Bob Goodlatte wants to address our problem and has included …
Looking Forward to a New Farm Bill
The keynote speaker at the recent Annual Winter Conference of the National Peanut Buying Points Association was Congressman Rick Crawford of Arkansas. He serves on the House Ag Committee and is Subcommittee Chairman of General Farm Commodities and Risk Management as well as a member of the Nutrition Subcommittee. Tyron Spearman talked with Rep. Crawford about work being done on …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Pre-Registration Ends Next Week
The 75th Annual Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Convention and Trade Show will be held March 9-10 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. Erin Beasley, ACA’s executive vice president, says it will be a great event for the whole family to attend. Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention Pre-Registration Ends Next Week Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps …
Financial Assistance for Irrigation Pilot in Alabama
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama announced continuation of an irrigation pilot that will target small, underserved vegetable operations in the state’s Black Belt region. Financial Assistance for Irrigation Pilot in Alabama Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Deadline Nearing for CIG Proposals in Florida
The deadline is next week for those interested in applying for a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) in Florida. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking proposals through Feb. 26. Deadline Nearing for CIG Proposals in Florida Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …