An Uncertain Season for Producers, Retailers and Buyers of Turkeys

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought a bit of uncertainty for not only turkey producers, but also retailers and shoppers. Gary Crawford has the story. USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam explains why supermarkets had to pay more for turkeys this year, but did not charge more to their shoppers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

Ag Lender Survey Reveals Bankers’ Top Concerns

The Fall 2020 Agricultural Lender Survey report shows that ag lenders continue to remain focused on credit quality, even as the farm economy continues to work through the prolonged downturn caused by COVID-19. The survey is from the American Bankers Association and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, also known as Farmer Mac. Lenders continue to be most concerned about liquidity, …

Peanut Price Update

With harvest nearing the end, Tyron Spearman has an update on where peanut prices currently stand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight …

PLC Payment Update for Peanuts

Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program payments for peanut producers were made in October for last year. And according to Tyron Spearman, the program has already recorded the first two months of the new year with prices received for peanuts (in-shell). Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …

Lawmakers Rolled Out Spending Bills

(NAFB) — Senate appropriators rolled out agency spending bills, including one for USDA this week, hoping to avoid the need for more stop-gap funding when the temporary Fiscal Year 2021 money expires December 11th. The proposed Senate bill calls for over 23 billion dollars in USDA discretionary funding, a bit less than a House-passed version, but both increase or fully …

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for Livestock Producers

USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) continues to provide direct relief to producers who are facing market disruptions and associated costs due to Covid-19. And payments through the program are available for a variety of eligible livestock producers. Payments for beef cattle, hogs and pigs, along with lambs and sheep will be based on the maximum owned inventory of …

Farm Tractor Sales Stay Positive in the U.S. and Canada

Overall farm tractor unit sales continued to grow across North America in October despite a small pause in the larger unit sales in Canada. The latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says that total farm tractor sales in the U.S. rose 18 percent in October compared to 2019, while self-propelled combine sales in the U.S. grew almost 15 …

Two Florida Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border State Also Available (USDA) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated two Florida counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Okaloosa and Walton counties who suffered losses caused by Hurricane Sally, high winds, excessive rains and flooding that occurred from Sept. 14 through Sept. 19, 2020, may be eligible for U.S. Department of …