The U.S. cotton industry leadership recently took swift action after a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacated the registration of three dicamba products used in cotton production. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final cancellation order for the label of the three dicamba products subject to the court’s ruling. Reece Langley, Vice …
Tyson Foods Cooperating in U.S. Probe of Chicken Price Fixing
Tyson Foods, the top chicken producer in the U.S, is cooperating in a Justice Department price-fixing investigation. Tyson is doing so under a leniency program that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution in exchange for aiding in the continuing probe of other poultry producers. The Wall Street Journal says after receiving a grand-jury subpoena in April of last …
New USDA Forecast Has Better News for Red Meat and Poultry Sector
A new USDA forecast indicates the nation’s red meat and poultry producers will see a major recovery in production and prices next year. Gary Crawford has the details. 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 …
U.S., U.K. Trade Talks Begin Next Week
The second round of trade talks between the United States and the United Kingdom begin on Monday. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer is emphasizing his goal of reaching a comprehensive trade deal with the United Kingdom. Politico says that may have been to quell some nervousness in Congress that the U.S. Trade Rep might settle for a mini-deal, similar to …
Alabama NRCS Promotes Continuous Signup
From time to time we talk about signup deadlines for various programs through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). But NRCS in Alabama wants to remind producers all of the programs they offer do have continuous signup. Alabama State Conservationist, Ben Malone, says that does include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). And Malone says another popular program they offer …
Increase in Peanut Exports
Numbers for U.S. peanut exports continue to climb. Tyron Spearman goes through the latest figures. 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
Analysis Projects $89 per Acre Losses for 2020 Corn Crop Due to COVID-19
New analysis released this week by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) projects a drastic drop in 2020 revenues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic with impacts persisting into 2021. The latest analysis projects a $59 per acre average revenue decline for the 2019 corn crop and an $89 per acre average revenue decline for 2020, compared to pre-COVID-19 …
Sunbelt Schedules Drive-Thru Field Day for July 23
By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo’s annual field day on July 23 will have a different look this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the strict rules regarding social distancing, this year’s event will feature a drive-thru component for attendees, said Chip Blalock, executive director of the Sunbelt Ag Expo. “Our field day will go on as planned …
Peanut Crop Update
Peanut planting is wrapping up across the Southeast. But as Tyron Spearman reports, there are issues that some growers are dealing with. 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
USDA Announces Livestock Risk Protection Program Improvements
The Department of Agriculture Tuesday announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine starting this summer. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) says changes include moving premium due dates to the end of the endorsement period and increasing premium subsidies to assist producers. RMA Administrator Martin Barbre says the changes will “make these …