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As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of wildfires across the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking decisive action in anticipation of an above-normal fire season, with nearly 96% of the Forest Service’s 11,300 firefighter hiring target already met and full staffing expected by mid-July. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins emphasized that America now …
Peanut growers pour their energy into every growing season, aiming for healthy crops and high yields. But as challenges like white mold and leaf spot persist, experts are urging producers to be proactive—especially when it comes to fungicide resistance. We spoke with Abraham Fulmer of BASF, who emphasized the importance of diversifying fungicide programs and staying ahead of resistance. “Fungicide …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is joining other state cattlemen’s associations this week in Washington DC as part of NCBA’s Region 1 & 2 Legislative Fly-in. We caught up with Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Executive Erin Beasley who previewed the trip and the legislative policies they are working on. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
CattleFax is reporting that Cattle Slaughter & Cutout Prices are trending upward. According to Terrel Platt, Analyst for CattleFax, cattle slaughter placed against supplies are the smallest in the May and June windows, favoring cattle feeder leverage and limit packer margins into summer compared to historical norms. In the past two weeks, total cattle slaughter was up 12,000 head from …
Corn and Soybean Planting is in high gear over the past week with both crops making a big increase according to USDA’s crop planting progress report released earlier this week. Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist, provides a breakdown on the planting progress in the reporting states. Five of the reporting states for corn  and six of the reporting states for soybeans …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is hosting their Beef Checkoff Council this week for one of their quarterly meetings each year. Erin Beasley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association shared the focus of this meeting and the role that this group plays in the promotion of beef in Alabama. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, …
The US Department of Agriculture has announced that they are making changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In a memorandum to all state agencies administering the SNAP program, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins reiterated the authority to grant state SNAP Agency requests to waive the time limit on receiving SNAP benefits by Able Bodied Adults without Dependents who …
With today being Good Friday, the markets are closed. So, Mark Oppold takes time to bring us his annual Jelly Bean Prayer. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …
The US Meat Export Federation hosted a trade seminar in Ghana with the aim of bringing together US red meat exporters with buyers from twelve African nations. During the two-day event, importers and exporters held direct meetings, heard presentations from USDA, USMEF and representatives from the US Cattle industry, as well as successful African meat businesses. Matt Copeland USMEF Africa …
As the tariff discussions continue, the impact on agricultural crops is of concern for many in the southeast. As USDA released the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report this month, USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer shares the considerations that tariffs had in these estimates and the impacts on global cotton markets. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …
