Back in early March, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) had two representatives in the United Kingdom to help improve access for U.S. beef in the U.K. One of those on that trip was NCBA Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, who said then the trip was for them to educate the decision makers in the U.K. …
Farm Bureau Says More Farmer Assistance is Necessary
The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking lawmakers to provide more critical resources to farmers hurt by COVID-19’s impact on the food system. It is also looking for more help for rural communities struggling with the pandemic’s impacts. Many of the country’s struggling farmers were left out of the initial round of assistance, while some, who did receive help, are …
Big Week for Peanut Industry
There are various events taking place in the peanut industry this week and in the coming weeks. Tyron Spearman say this is a big week for the peanut industry. Â Sponsored ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-12-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 12, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,200 head compared to 11,856 last week and 10,977 year ago. Compared to one week …
Peanut Farmers Donate 14,400 Jars of Peanut Butter to Alabama Food Bank Association
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) donated 14,400 jars of peanut butter to the Alabama Food Bank Association to assist eight regional food banks with feeding their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on hunger-relief efforts around the state, and peanut butter is a favorite item for food banks. “Alabama peanut farmers are especially grateful to …
NCC Continues to Work on Dicamba Issue
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 ContentUnited Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
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 …