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NCBA Prepares for Officer Transition at CattleCon 2026 The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) will officially change officers during CattleCon 2026, scheduled for February in Nashville, Tennessee. As the organization prepares for the transition, NCBA President-elect Gene Copenhaver is already focused on the priorities he hopes to advance when he assumes the presidency. Copenhaver recently shared what he is most …
By Clint Thompson The announcement this week made by U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke L. Rollins regarding the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program focused on the the eligible commodity per-acre payment rates. As announced in early December, $12 billion in the program will be paid to American producers in 2026, of which $11 billion divvied out to eligible row crop producers. …
Valent USA Emphasizes Conservation Practices That Deliver Results for Growers Conservation practices continue to play an increasingly important role in modern agricultural production, especially as growers face tighter margins and rising input costs. To learn more about how conservation and profitability can work together, we caught up with Tiffany Dean, Vice President of Sustainable Solutions with Valent USA, to discuss …
NCBA Annual Meeting Heads to Nashville with Hall of Fame Inductions The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) annual meeting is just over a month away, and anticipation is building across the beef industry. Scheduled for February 3rd through the 5th, the 2026 NCBA convention will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together cattle producers, feeders, and industry leaders from across …
Propane Offers New Opportunities for Agricultural Producers The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is encouraging agricultural producers to take a closer look at how propane can play a larger role on today’s farms and ranches. With growing concerns about electric grid reliability and increasing energy demands, propane is emerging as a dependable and flexible energy solution for a wide …
National Peanut Board Announces New Leadership and Brand Direction The National Peanut Board (NPB) continues to play a vital role in supporting peanut farmers and promoting peanuts nationwide through its federally authorized checkoff program. Funded directly by peanut farmers from across the United States, the National Peanut Board operates with an annual budget of approximately $13 million dedicated to research, …
National Peanut Board Announces New Leadership Team for 2026 The National Peanut Board (NPB), based in Atlanta, continues its mission of working on behalf of peanut farmers across the nation through a producer-funded promotion program. Supported by a deduction from each ton of peanuts marketed, the National Peanut Board uses these funds to drive research, promotion, and consumer outreach that …
NCBA Discusses EPA WOTUS Rule Changes and Potential for Codifying New Language With recent WOTUS rule changes being rolled out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), questions remain across rural America about what the updated definition of Waters of the United States means for producers—and whether these changes could be locked in for the future. To better understand the implications, …
The Georgia Beef Board is helping producers better understand how the federal beef checkoff program differs from Georgia’s state-level checkoff—and why both play an important role in supporting the beef industry. While many cattle producers are familiar with the long-standing federal program, fewer may realize how the state checkoff provides added flexibility and producer-driven impact closer to home. We caught …
As we approach 2026, the Florida Beef Council is encouraging consumers to think differently about their New Year’s resolutions—by putting nourishing, protein-rich foods like beef back on the plate. With many families juggling busy schedules, wellness goals, and the post-holiday slump, beef can play a valuable role in supporting energy, satiety, and balanced nutrition. To better understand how beef fits …
