New data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) shows U.S. beef exports again topped $1 billion in July and posted the fifth-largest volume on record. The same report also shows pork exports, while still below last year’s pace, did continue to gain strength in Colombia and the Caribbean and …
Farmers Frustrated with High Input Costs
During a recent event, a Congressman who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, said farmers he hears from are frustrated with high input costs. Tyron Spearman has the story. 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 …
Farmers Intend to Plant More Corn Next Year
U.S. farmers plan to grow five percent more corn acres next year, according to a recent Farm Futures survey. The survey found farmers expect to plant 94.3 million acres of corn next spring, an increase of 4.5 million acres compared to 2022. The survey collected data from July 13 to August 1, 2022, from nearly 700 farmers. If the estimate …
NCBA Urges Senate Committee to Pass Livestock Regulatory Protection Act
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is urging the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to approve the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act. “American cattle producers’ commitment to reducing their environmental footprint while simultaneously improving efficiency makes our farms and ranches the most sustainable in the world. Unfortunately, overregulation and excessive permitting would jeopardize the cattle industry’s progress towards greater sustainability,” said NCBA …
New Tomato Variety Approved by APHIS
There may someday be a new tomato in the produce department. That’s coming up on this land of ours. Norfolk Plant Sciences requested approval from U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for a new tomato. The tomato was modified to alter its color and increase its nutritional quality. APHIS found that from a plant pest risk …
Face Lift for Peanut Monument
Efforts are underway to get the20-foot-tall peanut monument back up along Interstate 75 in Turner County, Georgia. After being toppled by Hurricane Michael in 2018, Tyron Spearman reports fundraising efforts to restore the landmark have been capped. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Signup for Conservation Easements
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia has announced sign-up is underway for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2023. To be considered for the upcoming fiscal year’s funding pool, applications must be submitted by October 7, 2022. The ACEP, created through the 2014 Farm Bill and reauthorized in the 2018 Farm Bill, is a program that has two …
EQIP Application Deadline Extended to September 30 in Florida
Florida agricultural producers and landowners have more time to apply to participate in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the current funding cycle. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has announced the signup has been extended to September 30, 2022. Juan C. Hernandez, Florida State Conservationist, notes the extension will allow more farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial private forestland managers to …
Alabama Regional Forestry Field Day Coming to Mobile County
The 2022 Alabama Landowner Tours and Events continues, as a Treasurer Forest Tour will be held in Mobile County. Tim Albritton, state staff forester with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama, hopes landowners from across the state will be able to attend this event on October 6th. For those interested, please RSVP by September 28th by calling 251-441-6505 Ext 3. …
The Stakes Have Never Been Higher for U.S. Sugar Producers
A recent article from the American Sugar Alliance, notes the stakes have never been higher for U.S. sugar producers. Mark Oppold has the story. 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 through SharpShooter™June …