Many in agriculture have been encouraged to apply through their agricultural lenders for the Small Business Administration’s new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But as we have recently learned, due to the program being overwhelmed with applications, it has run out of its initial $350 billion. But efforts are underway to provide more money to the program. This could happen yet …
More Warehouse Capacity
The United States Warehouse Act (USWA) authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to license warehouse operators who store agricultural products. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, the number of functional units were up last year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember …
UF Surveys to Identify Impact of Pandemic on Florida’s Agriculture and Marine Industries
(UF/IFAS) — With agriculture and marine industries occupying a large portion of Florida’s economy, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) wants to better understand how measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 are impacting these sectors. Starting today, faculty from the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics (FRE) department are deploying surveys to UF/IFAS Extension agents …
Global Cotton Consumption is Substantially Down
Global consumption of cotton is substantially down. Stephanie Ho has the story. USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson has some of the details on the U.S. balance sheet for cotton. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Cotton Commission Concerned With Low Prices
This week, the American Farm Bureau Federation released an updated analysis showing crop and livestock prices falling to levels that threaten the livelihoods of many U.S. farmers and ranchers. As for cotton, which depends heavily on foreign manufacturing capacity, prices are down nearly 30%. Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) Executive Director, Richey Seaton, says exports was an issue they discussed with …
Cotton Market Prices Struggling Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
In 40 years as an economist, Don Shurley, professor emeritus in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Georgia Tifton campus, has never seen markets react the way they have to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus’ impact on cotton prices is unprecedented and scary for what this season might hold for farmers in the Southeast. …
Coronavirus Safety Fact Sheets for Workers
Author: E. Vanessa Campoverde, UF/IFAS (UF/IFAS) — I have received several questions regarding what to do if you have employees or work with others during this Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in agricultural operations and related businesses. While there is plenty of information about how the virus work, how to protect yourself and others, etc. I compiled some information (with images) that can …
Chief Economist Comments on Cotton Planting Intentions
When USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its 2020 Planting Intentions Report Tuesday, it noted growers intend to plant 13.7 million acres of cotton this year, which is down less than 1% from last year. USDA Chief Economist, Rob Johansson, talked about what the new report says about possible cotton acreage for 2020. Key findings for crops here in …
Alabama Farmers To Plant More Corn And Wheat, Less Cotton, Peanuts And Soybeans
(ALFA) — Alabama farmers will plant more corn and wheat this year, but less cotton, peanuts and soybeans, according to the March Agricultural Survey released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today. Farmers decisions are greatly influenced by the economy, said the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Carla Hornady. Fluctuating markets, weather, unstable foreign trade, and in some cases erratic buying habits …
Planting Intentions Indicate Slightly Less Cotton in 2020
USDA released its 2020 Planting Intentions Report today, and according to the numbers, there will be slightly less acres of cotton this year compared to last year. Chris Singh with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has the details. Cotton growers intend to plant 13.7 million acres in 2020, down less than 1% from last year. Upland area is expected …