The Trust Protocol brings quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurementsto responsible cotton production MEMPHIS, TENN. – (July 15, 2020) – Starting today, brands and retailers can join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a new system for responsibly grown cotton that will provide annual data for six areas of sustainability in line with the U.N. Sustainability Goals. This year-over-year data, available …
Farmers.gov Features Help Manage Conservation Activities
Farmers and ranchers are being reminded the new self-service features found on farmers.gov will help you manage conservation activities online and request assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). These conservation features can be accessed by desktop computer, tablet or phone. You can view and download and e-sign documents; request conservation assistance; reference technical …
Vaccine Bank Part of FMD Preparedness Strategy
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the initial purchase of a vaccine for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB). APHIS will invest $27.1 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine, which the Agency would use in the event of an outbreak to protect animals and help stop spread of …
Ag Equipment Sales Rise in June
The overall sales of tractors and self-propelled combines were higher in the U.S. during June. According to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, it’s the first time this year that the sales numbers rose. Total U.S. farm tractor sales rose 32% in June. Only four-wheel-drive tractor sales declined in the U.S. during June. Total year-to-date farm tractor …
Farmers Concerns With Sales Reps During Pandemic
A survey from Farm Journal found 45% of farmers have reservations about allowing sales representatives back onto their farm. The survey released last week also found in order for input suppliers to be allowed back on the farm, 50% say social distancing would be required. Additionally, 18% want outside vendors to wear proper personal protection equipment, such as masks. However, …
Peanut Loan Rates Announced
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) has announced the 2020 loan rates for the four types of peanuts. Tyron Spearman reports these rates are effective August 1. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …
Concerns With Canada’s Commitments Under USMCA
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force July 1, but many U.S. dairy farmers are concerned about possible bad-faith actions from Canada. During a recent RFD-TV interview, National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Senior Vice President of Communications, Alan Bjerga, discussed how Canada’s Tariff-Rate Quota (TRQ) allocations are undermining the trade deal. In a recent release, NMPF noted it has …
Agriculture Making Big Funding Request
Agriculture is making a big funding request to Congress in an expected final COVID-19 stimulus bill. It will likely be the last major legislation before the November election, and Senate Republicans don’t want the kind of multi-trillion-dollar COVID-stimulus bills still favored by House Democrats. But the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is asking for a hefty $68 billion in the …
Condition Update for Cotton, Peanut Crops
The condition numbers for the 2020 cotton crop are down this week compared to this time last year. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the crop is rated considerably lower than last year. Rippey has the latest look at cotton squaring and setting bolls. Rippey has the latest outlook for the nation’s peanut crop. In Alabama, 77% of the cotton crop …
Crop Acreage Reports Due Wednesday
Agricultural producers are reminded that crop acreage reports are due Wednesday, July 15, and an appointment needs to be made with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office before the deadline. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FSA has implemented acreage reporting flexibilities. It can work with producers to file timely acreage reports by phone, email, online tools and virtual meetings. …