Alabama farmers facing continued market disruptions associated with COVID-19 may be eligible for additional financial assistance through the CFAP 2 program.
The Center for Food Safety is suing the USDA to stop the National Organic Program from allowing hydroponically grown produce from being certified organic.
Meat consumption among Americans has increased. USDA says total consumption of red meat, poultry, fish and shellfish rose nearly 8% in the most recent four-year period.
Georgia farmers and ranchers have been encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program for who suffered land damage and livestock losses.
A few programs have lost their authorization and funding due to the farm bill expiration. 39 programs effected including bioenergy and agricultural research programs.
Romaine lettuce is under scrutiny after reports of E. Coli outbreaks linked to Arizona's Romaine crop, causing five deaths and nearly 200 people to fall ill.
American farmers will produce record amounts of meat, poultry and milk this year. John Deere sales of ag and turf equipment are forecast to increase in 2018.