The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds livestock producers that May 26 is the application deadline in their efforts to expand conservation on grazing lands. Investments of up to $22 million in partnerships through the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) are designed to expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said, “NRCS enlists a wide variety of …
Four-Wheel Drive Tractors See Jump in April Sales
New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shows sales of 4-wheel-drive tractors in the U.S. increased 24.1% in April compared to 2023. The report also notes that 4-wheel-drive tractor sales are up 1.9% in the U.S. year-to-date. “The modest growth in agriculture 4-wheel-drive tractor sales in April 2024 is an indicator of resilience in the overall ag industry,” said AEM Senior Vice President Curt …
Elite Livestock Sales Hosts Grass Time II Sale
Elite Livestock Sales is holding their Grass Time II sale at 3:00 pm today. I visited with Elite’s world champion auctioneer, Chuck Bradley, to learn more about today’s sale offering. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
A group of U.S. Senators are calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund agricultural conservation programs in the FY 2025 funding bill. “Land-based mitigation measures in agriculture, forestry, and other land use sectors represent some of the most important options currently available for large-scale emissions reductions and the removal and storage of carbon dioxide at scale,” Senators Michael …
Georgia Cotton Growers Delayed by Rainy Week
Rainfall totals were high heading into this week in Georgia. Then Monday came, along with additional rainfall. More is expected this weekend. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension encourage growers to take advantage of any dry conditions when they have the chance. “You know your fields. You know your farm. It’s time to really be getting after …
USDA and States Collaborate on H5N1 Prevention
United States Department of Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, has said that his department and states are increasing collaborative efforts to stifle H5N1. USDA’s Rod Bain Reports. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
The Cost and Benefit of EID Tags
Previously we discussed Electronic Identification or EID tags, but where can you get them and what does it cost producers? I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association to unpack the details of this USDA rule. Click HERE to see USDA’s criteria for official indentification Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR …
Unpacking USDA’s Traceability Rule
If you had a bag phone in the late 80’s, you’ve probably updated to more modern technology since then. Cattle producers are familiar with the metal ear tags required by USDA and Electronic ID or EID tags are simply the modern version of traceability identification. I visited with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affair at NCBA to unpack the …
APC Highlights Key Trading Partner
The American Peanut Council is highlighting a key trading partner for the industry: Mexico. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
American and Australian Cattle Producers Sign Partnership
Cattle producers from the United States and Australia joined together on May 9, 2024 at the Beef 2024 Convention in Rockhampton, Australia. These cattle industry leaders signed a joint statement to form a partnership for tackling issues surrounding cattle health, lab-grown proteins and sustainability. Leaders from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Cattle Australia (CA) emphasized the importance of committing …