One USDA analyst says there are several recent encouraging signs for the beleaguered beef cattle industry. Gary Crawford has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Alabama Agribusiness Council to Hold Annual Meeting
The Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC) recently announced that it is moving forward with its annual meeting, which is scheduled for June 21-23 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. AAC Executive Director, Leigha Cauthen, says they are excited about bringing their members together. The Perdido Beach Resort extended the AAC room block to Thursday, May 28 to give …
Peanut Planting Update
While planting continues across the Southeast, Tyron Spearman reports getting peanut seed in the ground is slightly behind the 5-year average. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …
Farmland Prices Continue Decline; Farm Borrowing Increasing
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University shows farmland prices are declining while farmer borrowing is growing. Released last week, the overall index for May increased to 12.5 from April’s record low 12.1 but down significantly from March’s weak 35.5. The index ranges between 0 and 100, with a reading of 50.0 representing growth neutral. Farmland prices continue to …
Milk Output Still Rising; Meat Export Prospects
The latest numbers show that U.S. milk output is still rising and may continue doing so into next year. Gary Crawford has that story, along with looking at what the processing disruptions are doing to U.S. meat export prospects right now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has a look at the current market for peanuts and where contracts being offered now stand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …
Alabama Cattle Producers Encouraged to Sign Up for CFAP
If you are a livestock producer whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) provides direct relief to those who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director Erin Beasley encourages producers in the state to sign up. USDA is accepting applications now through …
CSP Sign-Up in Alabama Ends May 29
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama reminds farmers, ranchers and private landowners that sign-up for the 2020 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ends May 29. NRCS accepts CSP applications throughout the year but makes funding selections at specific times during the fiscal year. “NRCS works hard to help eligible farmers, ranchers and private landowners plan and carry out conservation …
Industrial Hemp Risk Management Products That are Available
Industrial hemp producers have several risk management options available regarding their 2020 crops. Rod Bain reports. For more information about industrial hemp risk management products click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the …
Whiteflies Not Yet on Alabama Farmers’ Radar
By Clint Thompson Whiteflies have already been reported in Georgia vegetables this spring. They are not currently on Alabama’s radar, however. Alabama Extension Entomologist Ron Smith said as cotton continues to be planted, the focus right now is managing grasshoppers and thrips. Their focus will turn to whiteflies in early July. “I knew they overwintered at some level over there …