Seven weeks of the Florida Legislative Session have passed, but no allocations have been given to the sub-committee chairs just yet. Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) Director of Governmental Affairs, Sam Ard, explains what this means for the budget process with just two weeks left in the session. The 60 day Florida Legislative session is scheduled to end March 11th. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
$215 Million Committed to Enhance the Rural American Food Supply Chain
Department Will Make Available $215 Million for Projects That Will Promote Competition and Increase Resiliency and Create Economic Opportunity in Rural America (USDA/WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2022) — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making available up to $215 million in grants and other support to expand meat and poultry processing options, strengthen the food supply …
Projected Drop in Output, Rise in Prices for Beef Cattle Producers
Cattle numbers are declining, along with projected beef production. And that is raising price prospects for beef producers. Gary Crawford has more details about that, while also noting hog producers will continue to see a big improvement in their price situation too. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Funding for Exports Awarded
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has awarded funding for the expansion of U.S. products going to exports markets. Tyron Spearman has the story. The FAS links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Gas, Ethanol Prices to Soar Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Gas and biofuel prices will go even higher amid conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but biofuel leaders argue that corn ethanol will still be cheaper than gasoline and able to meet demand. There’s no arguing that fuel prices go up during war. “If oil stocks and gasoline stocks tighten as a result of a conflict, yeah, that’s going to pull …
Milk and Dairy Product Producers Will See Highest Prices in Years
Slower growth in milk output and rising demand may spur some of the highest milk and dairy product prices in years. Gary Crawford has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Deere Revenues Up While Net Income Drops in the First Quarter
Deere and Company reported a net income of $903 million during the company’s first quarter that ended on January 30, or about $2.92 a share. That compares to a net income of $1.224 billion or $3.87 a share for the same time last year. Worldwide net sales and revenues for Deere and Company increased five percent in the first quarter …
Crop Insurance and Other Deadlines Approaching
There are a few deadlines that producers need to be aware of. Tyron Spearman has a report with a reminder of what those are. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
Farm Bankruptcies Down Dramatically in 2021
A new Market Intel analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation finds Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings were down 50 percent in 2021. The number of Chapter 12 filings last year is the lowest in the last decade, and this is the first time in at least ten years that there were fewer than 300 filings. For 2021, 276 Chapter …
Crop Insurance Premium Benefit Available for Cover Crops
Producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the USDA if they planted cover crops during the 2022 crop year. Producers must report their cover crop acreage by March 15 if they want to receive the benefit from this year’s Pandemic Cover Crop Program. PCCP helps farmers maintain their cover crop systems …