Farm tractor and combine unit sales start the year continuing growth in the U.S., according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). AEM reports U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 24.7% in January compared to 2020, while U.S. combine sales grew a significant 76.8%. U.S. unit sales grew across all segments, with the biggest gains continuing …
COVID-19 Assistance Package Includes Provisions from Stabenow
The COVID-19 Assistance Package includes provisions supported by Senate Agriculture Chair Debbie Stabenow. Stabenow says, “We need to take bold action to get farmers, families and rural communities the help they need to weather this crisis and come out stronger on the other end.” The Michigan Democrat worked with House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott from Georgia and House Education …
Georgia Beef Expo Cancelled
The Georgia Beef Expo committee has announced it has elected to cancel the 2021 Georgia Beef Expo that was scheduled for April 2-3 in Perry, Georgia. The committee explored different options in an attempt to continue the tradition but felt this was the most prudent course of action considering the uncertainty in travel for exhibitors and the recent spike in …
More Farmers Plan to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
A question in the recent Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer finds more farmers say they will get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Ag Economy Barometer for January, released this week, finds producers’ attitudes about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine have shifted since the fall, with nearly six out of ten producers, 58%, planning to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Just 24% …
Vilsack Looks Ahead at Various Issues
U.S. Agriculture Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack recently listed some of the top issues he’s concerned about, Tyron Spearman has the story. The Senate Agriculture Committee this week did approve Vilsack to return to the helm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The overall process is still waiting for confirmation by the full Senate. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle …
Alabama Farmers Welcome Tuberville to Senate Ag Committee
It was announced this week that recently elected U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama was appointed to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed the news. In a release, Federation President Jimmy Parnell praised Tuberville for putting in the work to learn about the issues important to farmers and seeking to be a voice for Alabama agriculture in …
Alabama Agriculture, Food Workers Eligible for Covid Vaccine
As the Covid-19 vaccination process continues across the county, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted food and agriculture workers were among the 30 million frontline essential workers who should be in line for the vaccine. Over the past few weeks, individual states have begun to include this segment in their vaccination programs and that includes Alabama. According …
Researchers Help Expand Indoor Gardening Trend Triggered by Pandemic
(UF/IFAS) — COVID-19 led many people to start gardening, and it’s no passing fancy. Recent research shows that about 80% of those who took up gardening since the beginning of COVID-19 will continue the pastime in 2021. Growing in the outdoor garden is one thing. Tending to plants indoors at home presents other challenges and opportunities. As they recognized the …
Speculation Over Use of Commodity Credit Corporation
Speculation is brewing over how the new Biden administration may use the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). The Trump-era Department of Agriculture used it to provide trade relief to farmers, including Market Facilitation Program payments. The CCC has a $30 billion fund, with several ideas on how to use the funding, setting up a “tug of war over its limited resources,” …
National Grazing Lands Conference Slated for December 2021
The National Grazing Lands Coalition has announced it will hold the eighth National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Dec. 6-9, 2021. The coalition is planning to hold an in-person meeting but is exploring online options for individuals who may not be able to travel. Attendees will hear from grazing lands experts as well as agricultural …