The chief economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation says the worst threat to farmers currently is a general economic recession. It’s because so many farmers have now become dependent on off-farm income to make ends meet and stay in operation. Farm Bureau’s Chief Economist, John Newton, spoke during a panel of ag economists’ discussion at the Crop Insurance Industry …
Deadline Nearing for Spring Crop Insurance Sign-Up
Farmers should note that important sign-up deadlines are coming up in the next few weeks for insurance coverage of spring planted crops. And as Rod Bain reports, a new endorsement is among the insurance offerings producers can consider. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
Farmland Values Stable, but Risks to Outlook Remain
Farmland values in the Federal Reserve’s Tenth District held steady in the fourth quarter of 2018 despite risks to ongoing stability, according to the Kansas City Fed’s quarterly Agricultural Credit Survey. While demand for farmland remained relatively strong across the district, weaknesses in the crop sector continued to dampen the overall agricultural economy. The report says that risks to the …
Farm Income Down 20-Straight Quarters
The Midwest and the Mid-South parts of the country saw farm income decline in the fourth quarter of 2018. In spite of the pressure on farm incomes, the value of quality farmland, ranchland, and pastureland rose. Those observations come from the latest Agricultural Finance Monitor, which is published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The 22 agricultural banks …
Very Few Filings Expected for Federal Estate Taxes
During this tax season very few, if any, farms or small businesses will be subject to federal estate taxes. Gary Crawford has a story explaining why. 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 …
Isakson, Perdue Urge Senate, House Leaders to Immediately Fund Agriculture Disaster Relief
U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and David Perdue (R-GA) wrote to House and Senate leadership urging immediate action on a supplemental disaster relief package to provide critical aid for victims of natural disasters in Georgia and across the country. Supplemental disaster funding was overwhelmingly supported by 98 U.S. senators, including Isakson and Perdue, in funding proposals voted on earlier this …
Peanut Industry Receives Funding
We told you recently that USDA had awarded $200 million to 57 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP). Tyron Spearman reports some of these dollars will be going to the peanut industry. 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, …
Florida Hurricane Relief Fund Signup Ends Friday
Farm families in North Florida who suffered losses due to Hurricane Michael, are being reminded Friday, February 15th is the deadline to apply for relief funding created by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF). Applications can be made by farmers and ranchers in North Florida who were impacted by the hurricane for relief funding to help those recovering from agricultural-related losses due …
AEM Releases January Ag Equipment Sales Numbers
January 2019 saw increases in U.S. sales of combines and four-wheel-drive tractors as well as total U.S. two-wheel-drive tractor sales compared to January last year, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The monthly sales report from AEM shows U.S. four-wheel-drive tractor sales gained 38.2 percent in January compared to last year and U.S. January combine …
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
Agricultural producers have until Feb. 14, 2019, to sign up for USDA’s Market Facilitation Program (MFP), launched last year to help producers suffering from damages due to unjustified trade retaliation. Producers can apply without proof of yield but must certify 2018 production by May 1, 2019. Since its launch in September 2018, more than 864,000 producers have applied, supporting those hit hard …