cdc

CDC Ends Bird Flu Emergency Response

Dan Avian Influenza

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ended its emergency response to bird flu as the outbreak that sickened dozens of people, spread to cattle, and drove up egg prices has abated. Bloomberg said the emergency designation ended last week. The CDC is combining bird flu updates with the routinely reported seasonal influenza infections. It will also post the …

policy priorities

NCBA Regional ESAP Winners Announced

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Events, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has announced the 2025 Regional Environmental Stewardship Award Winners. This year’s regional winners were recognized during the NCBA Summer Business Meeting in San Diego and highlighted six farms and ranches across the country. The 2025 Southeast Region winner is the M&D Overstreet Ranch in Kathleen, Florida. The other regional winners are Whispering Hills Farm …

USDA/NASS

USDA/NASS: Corn, Peanut Acreage Up; Cotton, Soybeans Down

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, USDA-FSA, USDA-NASS

USDA/NASS Releases 2025 Crop Acreage Estimates The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its latest estimates for the 2025 planted crop acreage. While farmers have until July 15 to report their final figures to the Farm Service Agency (FSA), current projections provide a clear picture of national planting trends. Peanuts Acreage Up 5.2% Peanut growers nationwide have expanded …

tariff

Tariffs, Weather, and Yield: What’s Driving Corn Futures This Month

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Crop Forecasts, Economy, Field Crops, USDA, USDA-NASS

Weather and Trade Take Priority Over Latest Crop Report In this month’s bottom-line analysis, Mark Oppold of Southeast AgNet reports that the latest USDA Crop Report is shaping up to be a non-factor for markets. Instead, the agricultural spotlight shifts to two dominant forces: short-term weather forecasts and ongoing tariff uncertainties. According to Oppold, “Corn pollination peaks next week in …

National Farm Security Action Plan

US Secretary of Agriculture Announces National Farm Security Action Plan

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, Legislative, Regulation

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced The National Farm Security Action Plan during a press conference earlier this week. USDA in a post on X said, “The National Farm Security Action Plan elevates American Agriculture as a key element of our nation’s security addressing urgent threats from foreign adversaries and strengthening the resilience of our nation’s food and …

turnpike

America’s First Turnpike Sparked Rural Expansion in 1794

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

Mark Oppold shares a fascinating piece of history in today’s American Agriculture History Minute—a look back at the first organized road improvement in the United States. In 1794, the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road became the first turnpike ever constructed in America. While far from the smooth asphalt highways we know today, this road—made of broken stone and gravel—marked a …

peanut acreage

U.S. Peanut Acreage Expands in 2025, Crop Conditions Strong

Dan Agri-Business, Peanuts, USDA-NASS

Nationwide Increase in Peanut Plantings The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its latest forecast for peanut acreage in 2025, showing a noticeable increase in planting activity across the country. While official farmer reports are expected by July 15, early estimates suggest that peanut producers have planted approximately 190 million acres nationwide—a 5% rise over …

agriculture

Secretary of Agriculture Announces the Great American Farmers Market

Dan Agri-Business, Events, Field Crops, Fruits, Specialty Crops, USDA, Vegetables

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced last week at a kickoff event to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. The event, the Great American Farmers Market, will take place during National Farmers Market Week, August 3-8, 2025 and will allow agricultural producers to showcase American Agriculture. This event will be held along the National Mall in Washington DC and will …

agritourism

Agritourism Booming: U.S. Farms Generate Billions Annually

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

Holiday Travel Highlights Rise of Agritourism According to recent estimates from AAA, over 72 million Americans traveled at least 50 miles during the recent holiday period. Of those, between 8 to 10 million travelers sought out agricultural destinations, highlighting the growing appeal of agritourism across the country. Agritourism Fuels Economic Growth Nationwide Agritourism has evolved into a vital sector of …