The Trump administration’s budget proposal for the fiscal year 2018 includes a number of program reductions and eliminations that, if implemented, would severely compromise policies that are critical to many in agriculture. Reece Langley, vice president of Washington operations for the National Cotton Council, explains what the proposed cuts would affect. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
USDA Seeks Nominees for the U.S. Potato Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the United States Potato Board. Prospective nominees must submit completed applications by July 1, 2017. Selected representatives will replace members whose terms expire Feb. 28, 2018, or will fill currently vacant seats. Those selected will serve three-year terms. The board is composed of producers, importers and a public member. The …
Peanut Planting Deadlines Nearing
The crop insurance planting date deadlines for peanuts is nearing. Tyron Spearman has this reminder. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026
Wheat Growers Concerned with Proposed Budget Cuts
Many agricultural groups responded to the White House’s proposed the fiscal year 2018 budget. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Hill talked with a representative of the wheat industry about that proposal. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …
Corn Replant Expected to reach “Historic” Levels
Seed industry leaders are expecting corn replant rates this year to reach historic levels. Ryan Parkin of Beck’s Hybrids told DTN-The Progressive Farmer “this will be a historic replant year, particularly for corn.” Many seed companies say the year ranks first or second in company history for replanting demand. Spring rains were far too abundant, leaving fields across the Midwest …
Perdue Echoes Vilsack on Cottonseed Declaration
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue this week echoed his predecessor, telling U.S. House lawmakers the Department of Agriculture does not have the authority to declare cottonseed as an oilseed. Perdue carried the same message former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered to lawmakers on the issue, as advised by USDA lawyers. Perdue was asked about the issue during a House Agriculture Appropriations …
Revision of Seg. 1 Peanuts by Peanut Standards Board Draws Praise
The Georgia Peanut Commission issued comments in full support of the proposed rule issued in the Federal Register regarding a recommendation from the Peanut Standards Board to revise the minimum quality and handling standards for domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the United States. The Peanut Standards Board voted in the fall of 2016 to raise the grading score used …
Global Peanut Production Expected to Rise
The latest forecast shows global peanut production in is expected to rise almost one million tons. Tyron Spearman reports the areas harvested in China, India, and the United States are projected to grow. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in …
Alabama Corn Planting Nears Completion
Alabama farmers hope for better prices by Kelsey Cassebaum, Alabama Farmers Federation Despite low feed grain yields in 2016 because of drought, some Alabama farmers increased corn acreage this year, counting on good market conditions come harvest in July. Butler County’s Steve Tanner planted 1,100 acres of non-irrigated corn this year, up more than 300 acres from 2016. His non-irrigated …
No Plans to Name Cottonseed as an Oilseed
The U.S. cotton industry has been working for some time to get cottonseed designated as a covered commodity, making it eligible for the Agriculture Risk Coverage  and Price Loss Coverage  programs. But according to a story from Stephanie Ho, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue indicates he is not likely to name cottonseed as an oilseed. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, …