Florida landowners interested in aligning their land uses with conservation values are reminded about an opportunity to apply for a conservation easement program. This program is in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida (NRCS-FL) and the North Florida Land Trust (NFLT). Applications will be accepted through June 16, 2023 for the fiscal year 2023 NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The RCPP promotes …
Grain Futures Seeing Lower Prices
As of late, the grain trade has been nothing to get excited about. Mark Oppold says it’s almost like this year’s crop is already in the bin. 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 …
NCBA Reiterates Importance of Food Safety, Opposes PRIME Act
Last week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) once again announced opposition to the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption, or PRIME Act. Representatives Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Chellie Pingree, a Maine Democrat, introduced the bill. The legislation would allow beef processed in a non-U.S. Department of Agriculture inspected facility to be distributed interstate, posing a threat to food safety …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner I understand you were in Washington, D.C. last week. What were you there for? Click here to learn more about the Carter Cattle Company and the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Food as Medicine Pilot Programs for Veterans
Helping veterans get access to healthy food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and The Rockefeller Foundation announced a new partnership to expand Food is Medicine programs, from medically tailored meals to produce prescription programs, at key VA healthcare facilities across the country. VA and The Rockefeller Foundation will support two …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 04-28-2021
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended April 28, 2021, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended April 28, 2023, receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 17,300 head compared to 11,708 last week and …
PLC Discussed During a Farm Bill Listening Session
The Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program was one issue brought up during a recent Farm Bill listening session. Tyron Spearman 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 or Beneficials …
Heifers and Heifer Calves on Feed
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released their monthly Cattle on Feed Report, which showed the number on feed as of April 1st was 11.6 million head. That is four percent below April 1, 2022. But looking at more numbers from that report, USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam discusses how many heifers and heifer calves were on feed as of …
USDA: Meat and Dairy Production Lead Food Sector Sales
New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) shows meat processing and dairy product manufacturing are the largest components of food sector sales. Food and beverage manufacturing plants transform raw food commodities into products for intermediate or final consumption by using labor, machinery, energy, and scientific knowledge. These plants accounted for nearly $267 billion or 16.8 percent of sales, shipment …
Millions of U.S. Seniors Face Food Insecurity
Millions of U.S. seniors are facing hunger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Feeding America® this week released a study (Map the Meal Gap 2022) about seniors facing hunger in the United States. The report sheds light on the extent to which food insecurity affects individuals aged 60 and older. The report shows that out of 78 million …