The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is involved in various efforts to expand the beef advertising message. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, says these efforts are being done through a digital platform. For more information about the Beef Checkoff, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee at 407-846-4557. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Peanut Crop Update
Peanut planting is wrapping up across the Southeast. But as Tyron Spearman reports, there are issues that some growers are dealing with. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
USDA Announces Livestock Risk Protection Program Improvements
The Department of Agriculture Tuesday announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine starting this summer. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) says changes include moving premium due dates to the end of the endorsement period and increasing premium subsidies to assist producers. RMA Administrator Martin Barbre says the changes will “make these …
Meatpacking Facilities Near Full Operation of ’19 Capacity
The Department of Agriculture says U.S. meatpacking facilities are operating at more than 95% of average capacity when compared to 2019. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauded the data, attributing the operations to the safe reopening of the facilities. USDA says beef facilities are operating at 98%, pork facilities are operating at 95%, and poultry facilities are operating at 98% of …
EPA Decision Helpful For Farmers With Dicamba in Stock
By Clint Thompson The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to vacate dicamba registrations was unsettling for cotton and soybean farmers. Some nerves were calmed on Monday when the Environmental Protection Association (EPA) issued an order providing farmers with clarity following the decision last Wednesday, June 3. According to the EPA, growers and commercial applicators …
USDA Announces Improvements to the Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program This Summer
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 –USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine starting this summer with the 2021 crop year. Changes include moving premium due dates to the end of the endorsement period and increasing premium subsidies to assist producers. “These changes will make these policies …
Legislation Introduced to Strengthen Food Supply
Senator Debbie Stabenow recently introduced legislation to help protect the food supply after the COVID-19 crisis has put an unprecedented strain on farmers, workers, food banks and families. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the Food Supply Protection Act will support food banks and non-profits to help increase their capacity and address growing demand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Planting Nearing Completion
United States Department of Agriculture USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says peanut planting is almost complete nationwide. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
Cotton Conditions Decline From Last Week
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says there has been a drop in cotton condition from last week. United States Department of Agriculture Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
Southern Corn Rust Already a Concern for Southeast Growers
By Clint Thompson A perfect storm is brewing for southern corn rust disease to wreak havoc on corn in the Southeast. It has already been observed in three different counties in Florida and Georgia. In his 20 years of studying plant diseases at the University of Georgia, Extension plant pathologist Bob Kemerait said this is the earliest the disease has …