2022 Swisher/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year State Winners Announced

Dan Agri-Business

The Sunbelt Ag Expo has announced the state winners for the 2022 Swisher/Sunbelt Ag Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. This year’s winners include:  Mark Byrd, Alabama Farmer of the Year Chris Sweat, Arkansas Farmer of the Year Jerry Dakin, Florida Farmer of the Year Scotty Raines, Georgia Farmer of the Year Wesley C. Parker, Kentucky Farmer of the Year Michael L. …

USDA Helps Schools and Childcare Providers Deal with Rising Food Costs

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Education, This Land of Ours

Helping schools manage rising food costs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA announced an increase in funding to help schools continue to serve healthy meals this coming school year and provided financial relief for schools and childcare providers. The reimbursement schools will get for each meal served will increase by 68 cents per free or reduced-price …

Ag Land Market Will Be Active During the Fall

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

Early indications are suggesting that land auction activity will be good both before and after the harvest in 2022. Farmers National Company (FNC) says land sales typically slow during the spring and early summer. However, the rate of late summer and fall auctions getting scheduled with Farmers National Company is picking up rapidly. The overall number of sales and amount …

Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food

Dan Agri-Business, Fertilizer

The American Farm Bureau is calling on USDA to take steps to make sure American farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies. The organization submitted comments on USDA’s “Request for Information on Access to Fertilizer.” AFBF says many factors are combining to create shortages and drive up fertilizer costs. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says America’s farmers are getting …

Agricultural Tractor Unit Sales Fall in June

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

U.S. agricultural tractor sales fell in June, while harvester sales grew. This is according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 8.2 percent for the month of June compared to 2021. The 100+ horsepower 2WD tractor segment was the only one in the black for the fourth month in a row, up …

Ag Groups Call for Swift Confirmation of New Chief Ag Negotiator

Dan Agri-Business, Legislative, Trade

A coalition of almost 100 American food and agriculture organizations called for the prompt confirmation of Doug McKalip as the Chief Agriculture Negotiator in the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. In the letter to the U.S. Senate’s Finance Committee, the groups highlighted McKalip’s deep knowledge of the food and agriculture industry and his institutional, regulatory, and trade experience. The groups also …

2021 National Environmental Stewardship Winner to be announced July 26

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Environment, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The 2021 national winner of the Environmental Stewardship Program will be announced during the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in Reno, Nevada, July 25-27. The award, established by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) back in 1991, identifies outstanding land stewards in the cattle industry. Every year, seven families are recognized with regional Environmental Stewardship awards, with one getting honored …

Consumer Confidence in Farmers is High

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

In a new survey conducted by the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF), 76% of consumers said they have confidence in farmers to protect produce safety. Government agencies are also trusted by consumers, according to the survey. Despite media reports and public statements to the contrary, 78% percent of survey participants responded they were confident in regulatory systems in place …