(NAFB) — Lawmakers are urging Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to make temporary flexibilities on Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans permanent for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a bipartisan letter signed by farm-state Senators, they urge Perdue to “take action to ensure the continuity of our country’s food supply and support rural areas during the coronavirus.” The senators seek …
NMPF Coronavirus Page Adds Resources for Dairy Employers, Veterinarians
(NMPF) — The National Milk Producers Federation’s (NMPF) coronavirus webpage has added new information for farm employers and employees, as well as guidance for veterinarians, to help the dairy community keep up with evolving government and marketplace responses to coronavirus. Key new documents include: An NMPF/FARM Program-created guidance for farmers if an employee tests positive for COVID-19; NMPF’s two-page “What Farm Employers Need to …
FDA Issues Temporary Policy Relaxing Egg Labeling Requirements
(NAFB) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is relaxing egg labeling and packaging requirements to meet consumer demands. Generally, egg cartons must include a statement of identity, the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor, nutrition labeling, the net quality of contents and safe handling instructions. However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer …
Georgia Cattlemen’s Convention, Beef Expo is May 28-30
As we told you three weeks ago, the annual Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) Convention and Beef Expo, which was originally scheduled to be held this past weekend, had be postponed due to COVID-19. The rescheduled date is May 28-30. Here is GCC Executive Vice President, Dale Sandlin. For more information go to the GCA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Almost Impossible to Kill Houseplants
Cathy Isom fills you in about just a few houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Even if you don’t have the best track record for keeping plants alive there are a number of houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. The Crassula Ovata, commonly referred to as the Jade plant or …
Alabama Peanut Referendum Has Been Postponed
(APPA) — Due to the Stay-At-Home Order issued by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 3, 2020, the Alabama Peanut Producers Association has made the decision to postpone the Peanut Referendum vote scheduled for April 9, 2020. All eligible peanut producers will be notified of the rescheduled date as soon as it becomes available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may …
Peanut Farmers Discuss CARES Act
Last Friday, the Georgia Peanut Commission hosted a webinar discussion to help farmers learn more about the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Tyron Spearman has more details. Listen to the full Peanut & Agribusiness COVID-19 Relief Act Update Webinar. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Grassley Asking for Investigation in Meatpackers
(NAFB) — Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is calling on the U.S. Departments of Justice and Agriculture to investigate potential market manipulation and other illegal activity by meatpackers in the cattle industry. Grassley, a longtime advocate for agriculture in the Senate, says, “With the shelf prices of meat at record highs and the high rate of concentration in the meatpacking industry, …
COVID-19 Shows Farm Labor System is Broken
(NAFB) — The coronavirus outbreak has exposed major flaws in the American farm labor system. Politico says that’s upping the pressure on the federal government to make migrant labor much more accessible to farmers. It also highlights a lack of health and safety protections for these “essential” workers. Farmworkers who are still planting and harvesting crops have a higher than …
Outlook for Meat Animal Forage and Feed
The outlook for meat animal forage and feed costs for producers is somewhat mixed. Rod Bain 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 16, 2026