Hurricane Helene

Secretary Rollins In Georgia To Amplify Georgia’s Hurricane Helene Block Grant

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Georgia, USDA

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was in Georgia earlier this week to amplify the announcement of Georgia’s Hurricane Helene Block Grant. During her time under the “Gold Dome,” Secretary Rollins made remarks to Georgia Legislators saying, “we have finalized our joint agreement between Georgia and USDA, a 531 million dollar block grant agreement to help your producers who are still suffering …

Farm Bill 2.0

Farm Bill 2.0 Passed by House Ag Committee

Dan Economy, Farm Bill, Industry, Legislative, USDA-FSA

The Food, Farm, and National Security Act of 2026 was officially passed by the Agriculture Committee in Washington this week, 34-17. The bill was supported by Republican members of the committee, along with seven Democrats. That’s good news. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act is commonly referred to as Farm Bill 2.0. It builds upon the traditional Farm Bill provisions included in last …

American beef

USMEF Highlights Gains of American Beef in Columbia

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is highlighting the gains of American beef in Columbia, especially after HPAI detections in the U.S. According to USMEF, US Beef exports to Columbia rose 23% in volume and 77% in value in 2025 and Homero Recio, a Latin America representative for USMEF explains. Recio said, “We did suffer quite a hit because of avian …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Promoting Beef Through Sports Activities

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Marketing

The Georgia Beef Board is promoting beef through sports activities and we caught up with Wyatt Doolittle with the Georgia Beef Board to learn more. Doolittle said, “We were super excited to be part of the Publix Atlanta Marathon this year. So this is one of the largest running events in the southeast and brings tens of thousands of runners and spectators …

florida beef council

Florida Beef Council Connects With Neighbors at Tampa PBS Event

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council is working to promote beef to their neighbors during a recent event in Tampa. We caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more. Maples said, “So last weekend the Florida Beef Council spent the day with thousands of families at WEDU Be My Neighbor Day in Tampa and I’ll tell you it …

Alabama

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Incoming President Shares Goals For Upcoming Year

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Industry

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has a new President in Wyatt Sasser. We caught up with Wyatt to learn what his goals were for 2026. Sasser said, “Just mainly trying to maintain the membership number and I would love to grow that number because our membership is so, so important to our association. To keep that membership up and keep them informed …

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Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Encouraging Horse Owners To Vaccinate

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Equine, Industry, Livestock

The Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate and State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier are encouraging horse owners to vaccinate for Eastern Equine Encephalits (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV). According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, “WNV is a significant health threat to horses because it can cause severe neurological diseases. Most cases occur during mosquito season, which …

ncba

United Kingdom Embassy Farm Tour Stop Hosted by NCBA

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hosted one of the tour stops on a United Kingdom Embassy Farm Tour at Whitestone Farm in Virginia. During the tour stop, stakeholders from Virginia and the United Kingdom met for a round table discussion and included Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Rt. Hon. Emma Reynolds MP, Virginia Agriculture Secretary …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Outgoing President Shares Thoughts on Prior Year

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Events

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association transitioned officers during their Annual Convention and Trade Show last week in Mobile and we caught up with Outgoing President Keith Glover who shared the highlights over the past year. Glover said, “Probably the highlight for me was getting to travel to several different counties, not as many as I would have liked to had. The people …

GCC Executive Director Reminds Growers About Farmer Bridge Assistance Deadline

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is currently underway. Georgia cotton growers are encouraged and reminded to submit their completed applications before the April 17 deadline. Payment rates for cotton are $117.35 per acre. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), talked about the program and its importance for his state’s …