By Clint Thompson Last week’s release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showing cotton supply/demand numbers and projections paints a grim picture for farmers in the Southeast. Don Shurley, a retired cotton economist and Professor Emeritus of Cotton Economics at the University of Georgia, said the remaining outlook for the old cotton crop and near term outlook for the new …
AEM Releases May 2020 Ag Equipment Sales Numbers
Overall unit sales of agricultural tractors and combines in May 2020 rose in the United States. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says smaller machine sales growth is overpowering declines in the bigger segments and combines. U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 15.1% in May compared to 2019, while U.S. May combine sales fell 2.9%. Heavy-duty tractor sales declined, but …
FDACS Disputes Agriculture is Driving COVID-19 Increases in Florida
On Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vowed to keep the state open despite a recent surge in the number of people infected with COVID-19. “We are not shutting down. We are going to go forward.” DeSantis said during a late afternoon news conference. According to the News Service of Florida, DeSantis held the news conference amid increasing questions about the …
USDA Updates CFAP Numbers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has processed more than 220,000 Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments to farmers and ranchers. In a weekly update, USDA data shows the department has issued $2.8 billion to farmers so far, with Iowa producers receiving the most, at $144 million for row crops and $150 million for livestock. Iowa also accounts for the highest …
A Rebound in Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Sectors
June’s USDA outlook for meat and dairy indicate increases in several production and price categories compared to the previous month. Rod Bain reports. 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 Herbicides or Beneficials …
More Details Concerning ARC-PLC Enrollment
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 …