The backlog of hogs in states hit hardest by the meatpacking industry crisis is just now easing up somewhat. Hundreds of thousands of hogs were killed by producers who had nowhere to send the animals for processing. While that number is short of the initial slaughter estimates of millions of hogs, the pork industry still needs financial assistance to cover …
Estimated Peanut Acreage is Up
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, those taking part in the virtual event were given a report concerning the estimates of peanut acres this year. According to Tyron Spearman, the acreage is up from last year. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson Peanut growers and industry leaders are encouraged to attend this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City Beach, Florida. By the number of applicants that have already registered, the event should once again be filled with excitement. “It certainly appears that we have some excitement because if we track our registration this year versus last year …
Judge Rules Glyphosate Doesn’t Require Cancer Warning
A federal judge this week sided with an agriculture coalition issuing a permanent injunction against the California warning requirement of Proposition 65 for glyphosate. The ruling removes the cancer warning on glyphosate. The judge in the case says providing misleading or false labels to consumers “undermines California’s interest in accurately informing its citizens of health risks.” Two years ago, the …
Dairy Margin Coverage Program Proving its Worth so far This Year
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced last week that the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) safety-net sign-up for 2021 coverage will begin October 12. Producers have plenty of time to decide whether or not to enroll in the program. But some FSA offices have yet to allow producers to actually come in to the office. Some are doing on a …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association to Host Virtual Meeting on Wednesday
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) wants to remind its members the virtual annual meeting will be held Wednesday, June 24 starting at 3 p.m. Dusty Holley, FCA Director of Field Services, explains how to take part in the meeting. Holley has a reminder about the FCA Cow PAC Bull Sale being held virtually Wednesday evening. Learn more about the 2020 …
Warmer Temperatures Affecting Peanut Plants
The American Peanut Council and American Peanut Shellers Association converted their 2020 USA Peanut Congress into a virtual format last week. According to Tyron Spearman, peanut specialists from the Southeast gave reports on this year’s crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …
Florida Beef Council Presenting Virtual Report
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) did have to cancel its annual convention this year due to COVID-19. But they will be conducting the necessary business meetings virtually Wednesday afternoon. Florida Beef Council (FBC) Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says this will include a FBC report. For more information about this meeting or the Beef Checkoff program, contact the …
New WOTUS Rule Becomes Law
The Trump Administration’s new and scaled-back Waters of the U.S. rule became law Monday after last-minute attempts to block the rule. A federal judge late last week denied an effort to prevent implementation of the new regulation, called the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The challengers claim the new rule removes protection from many U.S. waterways. WOTUS, now NWPR, has been …
U.S. Cotton Producers Maintain Access to Critical Weed Control Tool
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The National Cotton Council (NCC) is pleased with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s denial of an emergency motion to halt dicamba use — a ruling that provides U.S. cotton producers with a very important weed control tool this season and prevents devastating financial losses. The court’s ruling means producers and commercial applicators can …