According to data from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), most cow-calf operations in the U.S. remain relatively small and have fewer than 50 cows. NASS says at the other end of the spectrum, only a few very large operations with more than 1,000 cows can be found. The data indicates that between 1997 and 2017, most cow-calf operations remained small. In …
USDA Cotton Crop Report
USDA released the latest crop reports today. Becky Sommer, Cotton and Sorghum Statistician with USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has the details. All cotton production (.pdf) is forecast at 14.0 million 480?pound bales, down 3 percent from 2022. Based on conditions as of August 1, yields are expected to average 779 pounds per harvested acre, down 171 pounds from the previous year. All cotton area …
NASS Releases 2023 Land Values Summary
The U.S. farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, averaged $4,080 per acre for 2023. That’s up $280 per acre, or 7.4 percent, from 2022. The U.S. cropland value averaged $5,460 per acre, an increase of $410 per acre, or 8.1 percent, from the previous year. The U.S. pasture value averaged …
Cherries Abundant for Independence Day
Great news for those adding cherries to the Fourth of July menu. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The summertime treat of fresh cherries is abundant for this Independence Day. The USDA forecast for sweet cherries this season is expected to be about 371 million tons, which is a 60 percent increase from last year. The USDA National …
U.S. Peanut Acreage Up Nine Percent from Last Year
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their 2023 planted acreage reports, and the numbers indicate planted area for peanuts is up nine percent from last year. Tyron Spearman has a look at the report. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
It’s time for our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”. Commissioner, today we celebrate National Memorial Day, so can you tell us what the day means to you? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst …
Last Chance to Complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will end data collection for the 2022 Census of Agriculture on May 31. Producers who have not yet returned their completed questionnaires have just one week left to respond. Federal law requires everyone who received the ag census to complete and return it. Recipients can respond online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, the Department of Agriculture and Industries touches the lives of each Alabamian every day. Commissioner, would you like to share about one of the services the department provides to farmers and home gardeners? That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, there’s a new program that will help with the start-up and expansion of small and medium sized meat and poultry slaughter and processing plants in Alabama. Commissioner, can you tell us about it? Click here to learn more about the Alabama Meat Processing Program. That’s our weekly Around the …
Around the State with Commissioner Pate
In our weekly “Around the State with Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate”, Commissioner I understand you were in Washington, D.C. last week. What were you there for? Click here to learn more about the Carter Cattle Company and the Environmental Stewardship Award Program. That’s our weekly Around the State with Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) Commissioner, Rick Pate. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …