Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Tyron Spearman has more details about what producers need to know when contacting their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to sign a 2020 enrollment contract. For more information on ARC and …
Learning Remains in Getting to a New Normal
Agriculture and others in the food supply chain are taking away important lessons and trying to learn new ones from the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s key to being prepared in the likelihood of a second wave. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Executive Vice President, Dale Moore, says the search for solutions to food supply disruptions is guaranteed, amid the ongoing pandemic. …
Florida Cattlemen’s Association Holding Virtual Meetings
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) announced in April the 2020 Florida Cattlemen’s Convention & Allied Tradeshow was being cancelled due to COVID-19. But according to FCA Director of Field Services, Dusty Holley, FCA will be conducting the necessary FCA business meetings virtually. Another big event that takes place each year during the annual Florida Cattlemen’s Convention is the Cow PAC …
Cotton, Peanut Planting Nearing Completion
According to the latest numbers from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), cotton and peanut planting is nearing completion. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest look at cotton planting and squaring. Rippey also has the season’s last look at peanut planting and the first look at peanut pegging. In Alabama, 98% of the cotton crop has been planted, …
ARC-PLC Sign-Up Ends June 30
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2020 must do so by June 30. Although program elections for the 2020 crop year remain the same as elections made for 2019, all producers need to contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to sign a 2020 …
Working to Improve Access in the U.K. for U.S. Beef
Back in early March, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) had two representatives in the United Kingdom to help improve access for U.S. beef in the U.K. One of those on that trip was NCBA Director of International Trade and Market Access, Kent Bacus, who said then the trip was for them to educate the decision makers in the U.K. …
Farm Bureau Says More Farmer Assistance is Necessary
The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking lawmakers to provide more critical resources to farmers hurt by COVID-19’s impact on the food system. It is also looking for more help for rural communities struggling with the pandemic’s impacts. Many of the country’s struggling farmers were left out of the initial round of assistance, while some, who did receive help, are …
Florida NRCS to Hold Natural Resource Meeting
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida will conduct a State Technical Committee meeting on Thursday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. by web conference. This meeting will be open to the public and NRCS will solicit recommendations for establishing program criteria and priorities for conservation in Florida. Chaired by NRCS Florida State Conservationist Juan Hernandez, the …
Big Week for Peanut Industry
There are various events taking place in the peanut industry this week and in the coming weeks. Tyron Spearman say this is a big week for the peanut industry. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …
Weekly Livestock Market Report Week Ending 06-12-2020
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended June 12, 2020, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions receipts at 21 markets totaled an estimated 11,200 head compared to 11,856 last week and 10,977 year ago. Compared to one week …