The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) is encouraging agricultural producers and forest landowners in the state to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which help a wide variety of producers, including urban and organic producers. Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone …
U.S. Reducing Beef Exports as Herd Shrinks
The nation’s ranchers slashed the U.S. cattle herd to its lowest level in decades, and as a result, the U.S. is importing record amounts of beef this year and exporting much less. The steep drop in cattle numbers has led to significantly higher beef prices. Reuters says those high prices make companies look to import cheaper beef and discourage American …
Various Factors Affecting the Gran Trade
Various factors are being looked at when it comes to both the corn and soybean trade right now. Mark Oppold runs through some of the things traders are watching. 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 …
FFA, 4-H Members Admitted Free to NCBA Trade Show
The next generation of agricultural leaders are invited to attend the NCBA Trade Show at CattleCon24 for free on Friday, February 2 in Orlando, Florida. FFA and 4-H members can get that free admission on Next Gen Ag FFA & 4-H Day, which will include a variety of events and activities for youth and families. Courtesy of Culver’s, the first …
Dental Care in Rural Areas
A USDA grant to bring better dental care to rural areas. Gary Crawford tells us more in today’s This Land of Ours report. “It’s an extraordinary opportunity for us to make sure that people living in rural and remote areas have access to the healthcare, the dental care and the mental healthcare that they need,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack …
Southeast Peanut Crop Over 90 Percent Harvested
The 2023 U.S. peanut crop is nearing the end of harvest, especially her in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has a look at the latest 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 …
New Rule Will Enhance Transparency in Poultry Markets
A new rule will enhance transparency in the poultry industry and establish a more level playing field for contract growers. Gary Crawford has more details. 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 …
Stock Market Chart Indicates a Negative Signal
While the stock market has enjoyed a nice run the past few trading sessions, Mark Oppold notes the chart is showing a negative signal. 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 …
Four Wheel Drive Tractor Sales Continued Growth Trend in October
Unit sales of four wheel drive ag tractors continued growing in the U.S. in October, making a strong opening of the final quarter of 2023. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shows 4WD tractor sales in the U.S. grew year-over-year 12.6 percent, the only segment to see growth for the month. Year-to-date, 4WD tractor sales are up 36.2 percent, leading all segments in …
Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Down Slightly from Record High in 2022
(AFBF/WASHINGTON/November 15, 2023) — Gathering around the table for a Thanksgiving dinner won’t take as much of a toll on your pocketbook this year compared to 2022, but the meal still reflects historically high costs. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 38th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which …