From trade and the Farm Bill to labor and food safety, several major policy issues facing specialty crop growers could see important developments in Washington over the coming months. Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association President Mike Joyner joined AgNet Media for an in-depth conversation about those issues and what they could mean for growers in Florida and across the nation’s …
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, known as NASDA, has announced the hiring of Brianna Robinson-Verloop as its new Senior Director of Public Policy. In her new role, Robinson-Verloop will advance NASDA members’ policy priorities, direct strategic advocacy efforts, and lead the organization’s policy team in support of American agriculture. Robinson-Verloop brings more than 15 years of experience …
Jif, America’s favorite peanut butter brand, is unveiling a refreshed branding to celebrate the many ways consumers enjoy it today from everyday snacking occasions to the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Peanut farmers are very proud that Jif, the number one brand, is increasing the demand for peanuts. Jif unveils their first major refreshment in more than 30 years …
We may not be getting the full story on the amount of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters and other wire services now report that more oil could be making its way on dark ships. Those are smaller ships, transponders turned off to make detection much more difficult, and then meeting up with larger tankers waiting on the …
From Founding Leaders to Scientific Agriculture America’s early leaders were not only influential figures in the formation of the new nation—they were also accomplished farmers. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were among the successful agriculturalists of the era, reflecting the central role farming played in the young United States. As the nation developed, Washington, Jefferson, and other agricultural leaders became …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and Georgia Peanut Commission remind growers, industry leaders and the general public that the Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus in Tifton, Georgia. The GCC, GPC and University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams will co-sponsor the joint …
The Trump administration has announced a 90-day tariff-free ground beef imports to cut prices. The deal allows up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the U.S. tariff-free for 90 days, with a commitment to sell at 25 percent below current market prices. In a post on X, President Trump said, “Today, I concluded a deal to substantially …
Peanut farmers know that about 30 percent of their crop on certain years are exported to other countries. Well, who’s buying up the peanuts and is our favorite customers? Right now, the number one buyer has been Mexico at 148,000 metric tons this year and the following that was Canada. Following recent changes China has moved up to number one …
American Agriculture History Minute In 1873, Scottish Angus cattle made an important early appearance in the United States when George Grant brought four Angus bulls from Scotland to Victoria, Kansas. Grant hoped to introduce the new breed to American cattlemen and demonstrate the potential of Angus cattle in the U.S. livestock industry. Although Grant died just five years later, his …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, for the week ended August 21, 2026, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended- August 21, 2026, receipts at 16 markets totaled 7,399 head compared to 9,492 last week and 10,141 last …
