The latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report is showing there is a lower amount of stocks on hand. Tyron Spearman runs through the new numbers. 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 OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is speaking out against new recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Rusty Halvorson has more details. The committee suggests replacing beef with plant-based proteins like beans, peas, and lentils. Registered Dietitian and NCBA Executive Director of Nutrition Science Dr. Shalene McNeill calls the suggestion “impractical” and “out of touch.” “We’re not going to get the …
There are questions as to whether crude oil futures may have seen their low for the year yet. Mark Oppold has more details on what that could mean for on the farm fuel needs. 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 OverviewJune 19, …
Over half of the 70 ag economists surveyed in Farm Journal’s Monthly Survey of Ag Economists believe the U.S. agriculture economy is in a recession. The other economists believe the ag economy is on the brink of a recession. The economists who believe the ag economy is on the brink of a recession is up from those who responded that …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) reminds agricultural and forest producers that sign-up for a fiscal year 2025 statewide federal assistance opportunity continues. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) sign-up runs through November 15, 2024. While applications are accepted year-round, this ranking date announcement is for all general EQIP, special initiatives, as well as the IRA-funded Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry mitigation activities that address …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) has started accepting applications for disaster assistance funding through the Emergency Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), This is to provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural landowners and producers in recovering from damages caused by hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. Approximately $26 million will be made available for EQIP disaster assistance applicants to address resource …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) wants to remind landowners and agricultural producers the initial Fiscal Year 2025 financial assistance programs signup deadline is Friday, November 1, 2024. The applicable programs include the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), also (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC) and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). CSP …
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Jessie Shambaugh is part of American Agriculture History. A farm wife, Shambaugh was very active in her community and very focused on helping young boys and girls get a foothold in agriculture and understand its importance. In 1910, she developed a clover pin to give some of those young people. Each …
By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton producers are in the midst of harvesting this year’s crop. That means cotton pickers are traveling up and down the roads from one field to another at slow speeds. The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and executive director Taylor Sills encourage drivers to implore patience if they are behind a tractor or harvester that is traveling …
In the aftermath of three hurricanes to affect Florida communities, homes, farms and businesses this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to deploy staff to assist with response and recovery efforts. USDA has put in place plans and program flexibilities to ensure farmers, and foresters and communities are able to get the support they need. The USDA Farm Service …
