Livestock market complications that reduce calf sales can cause unexpected forage demands. Droughts can compound the problem leading to forage deficiencies, while forage shortages can cause poor animal performance, overgrazed and degraded pastures, and increased expenses. In an article written by Darren Scott, with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), they want you to know that NRCS can help with …
USDA Reminds Producers to Complete Crop Acreage Reports
Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting are being reminded to make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the July 15 deadline. While that date is a major deadline for most crops, acreage reporting deadlines do vary by county and by crop. Contact your FSA county office for …
Retail Beef Supplies Are Up
If your Fourth of July weekend plans call for outdoor grilling, you don’t have to worry about having enough meat. There’s plenty of beef, pork and chicken at supermarkets. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the …
Auburn University receives $3 Million Grant to Increase Innovative Conservation Practices
By Paul Hollis, Auburn AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn University College of Agriculture research and extension faculty will be using a $3 million grant to help forge a future for Alabama agriculture by encouraging the use of innovative conservation practices among the state’s row crop farmers. The grant comes from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials …
USDA Designates Two Alabama Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, July 1, 2020 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated two Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Baldwin and Mobile counties who suffered losses due to recent drought, may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering …
Major Crops Planted Acres Up from 2019, but Below Average
While the number of acres planted to major crops in the U.S. this year is more than last year, acreage this year is on the historically low side. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …
Peanut Crop Update
The 2020 peanut crop continue to develop here in the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has an update on how it looks across the region. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
U.K. Still Resisting Agriculture Inclusion in U.S. Trade Talks
United Kingdom officials in London are launching an advisory group that will focus on protecting the interests of British farmers during the upcoming high-stakes trade negotiations with the United States. Liz Truss, International Trade Secretary for the United Kingdom, says, “Trade pacts with other nations must be fair and reciprocal to our farmers, and must not compromise on our high …
Lighthizer: Ready for the US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially begins today, July 1. According to a story from Stephanie Ho, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says the U.S. is ready for the trade agreement. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the …
North American Meat Institute: USMCA’s Entry Into Force Ensures Acces to Critical Markets for Meat, Poultry
Meat & Poultry Industry Exports $5.5 Billion Annually to Canada & Mexico WASHINGTON, DC – The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) released the following statement on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entry into force: “The U.S. meat and poultry industry exports $5.5 billion annually in products to Canada and Mexico,” said Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts. “This …