According to the National Resources Inventory, from 2012-2017, cropland acreage increased, erosion rates stabilized, and the expansion of developed land decreased.
Farm sector production expenses (including expenses associated with operator dwellings) are forecast to decrease by $4.6 billion (1.3 percent) to $344.2 billion in 2020 in nominal terms, i.e. not adjusted for inflation.
Alabama Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Rick Pate is pleased to announce the Livestock Market Direct Payment Program and the Poultry Processor Reimbursement Program.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a new five-year registration for two dicamba products — XtendiMax with VaporGrip Technology and Engenia Herbicide. Through this action, EPA also extended the registration for Tavium Plus VaporGrip Technology.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has completed and published updates to its set of National Conservation Practice Standards, which include 58 standards that have been updated or revised since August.
