By Clint Thompson It is a critical time in cotton plants’ development this year, so water is essential for producers in the Southeast. Alabama Extension cotton specialist Steve Brown said rainfall is needed for growers, though, there does not appear to be much in the forecast over the next month. “The biggest thing we should be concerned about is that …
Vaccine Bank Part of FMD Preparedness Strategy
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the initial purchase of a vaccine for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB). APHIS will invest $27.1 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine, which the Agency would use in the event of an outbreak to protect animals and help stop spread of …
Ag Equipment Sales Rise in June
The overall sales of tractors and self-propelled combines were higher in the U.S. during June. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, it’s the first time this year that the sales numbers rose. Total U.S. farm tractor sales rose 32% in June. Only four-wheel-drive tractor sales declined in the U.S. during June. Total year-to-date farm tractor …
Farmers Concerns With Sales Reps During Pandemic
A survey from Farm Journal found 45% of farmers have reservations about allowing sales representatives back onto their farm. The survey released last week also found in order for input suppliers to be allowed back on the farm, 50% say social distancing would be required. Additionally, 18% want outside vendors to wear proper personal protection equipment, such as masks. However, …
Peanut Loan Rates Announced
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) has announced the 2020 loan rates for the four types of peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports these rates are effective August 1. 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
Concerns With Canada’s Commitments Under USMCA
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force July 1, but many U.S. dairy farmers are concerned about possible bad-faith actions from Canada. During a recent RFD-TV interview, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President of Communications, Alan Bjerga, discussed how Canada’s Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations are undermining the trade deal. In a recent release, NMPF noted it has …
Agriculture Making Big Funding Request
Agriculture is making a big funding request to Congress in an expected final COVID-19 stimulus bill. It will likely be the last major legislation before the November election, and Senate Republicans don’t want the kind of multi-trillion-dollar COVID-stimulus bills still favored by House Democrats. But the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is asking for a hefty $68 billion in the …
Alabama Cattlemen to Attend NCBA Summer Meeting
Cattle producers from across the country will be traveling soon to Colorado for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) summer business meeting. Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) Executive Director, Erin Beasley, says Alabama will be well represented at the annual event. The NCBA Summer Business Meeting will be held July 27-30 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, …
Condition Update for Cotton, Peanut Crops
The condition numbers for the 2020 cotton crop are down this week compared to this time last year. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the crop is rated considerably lower than last year. Rippey has the latest look at cotton squaring and setting bolls. Rippey has the latest outlook for the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 77% of the cotton crop …
Crop Acreage Reports Due Wednesday
Agricultural producers are reminded that crop acreage reports are due Wednesday, July 15, and an appointment needs to be made with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the deadline. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FSA has implemented acreage reporting flexibilities. It can work with producers to file timely acreage reports by phone, email, online tools and virtual meetings. …