King Cotton Award Winner

2025 King Cotton Award Winner

Dan Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

The Georgia Cotton Commission has named the 2025 King Cotton Award Winner. Clint Thompson with Southeast AgNet has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Focuses on Emergency Planning and Preparations for 2026

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

Georgia Beef Board Looks Ahead to 2026 with Expanded Training, Education, and Promotion As 2025 comes to a close, the Georgia Beef Board is shifting focus toward planning and preparation for the year ahead. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board to learn more about recent activities and the initiatives set to roll out in 2026. …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Young Cattlemen’s Advocate in DC

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

Alabama’s Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program Council Heads to Washington, D.C. for 2025 Policy Experience The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) Council is preparing for a meaningful leadership and advocacy experience as the group heads to Washington, D.C. This biennial trip offers young cattle producers an inside look at the federal policy process, strengthening their understanding of how …

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FBC Recognizes Board Members As They Wrap Up 2025

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

Florida Beef Council Celebrates a Strong 2025 Beef Promotion Year and Honors Key Leaders The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is wrapping up the 2025 beef promotion year, and it has truly been a period of growth, outreach, and collaboration. We caught up with Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef Council to gather her reflections on this year’s accomplishments and the …

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National Peanut Board Unveils New Strategic Plan

Dan National Peanut Board, Peanuts

National Peanut Board Unveils Ambitious 26–28 Strategic Plan After Record Crop Well peanut farmers have produced a record crop this year. Now, their grower-funded National Peanut Board is beginning the next chapter in launching of a 26–28 strategic plan. The organization is setting a bold course for the future of U.S.-grown peanuts, strengthening both market demand and industry collaboration during …

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USMEF Focusing on USMCA Public Hearing

Dan Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

USMEF Prepares Testimony Ahead of Key USMCA Hearing as Experts Warn of Trade Turbulence The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is gearing up for the U.S. Trade Representative’s public hearing this week regarding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). As the agricultural industry anticipates next year’s scheduled review of the agreement, the organization is focusing on protecting the stability and growth of …

2025 King Cotton Award Winner

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

The Georgia Cotton Commission sponsors the King Cotton Awards to recognize outstanding contributions of county Extension agents to Georgia’s cotton producers. The Junior Award, named the Allen B. Fulford Award, honors the accomplishments and memory of Allen B. Fulford, who served as a county Extension agent and state cotton agronomist. This award credits those with less than 10 years of …

GPC Names New Executive Director

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) has a new executive director. It announced the hiring of Taylor Arnold on Monday, as he succeeds Don Koehler, who is retiring after more than four decades of service to Georgia’s peanut industry. “I grew up on a farm in Calhoun County on my parent’s farm, and some of my earliest memories …

National Peanut Board

National Peanut Board Strategic Plan

Dan National Peanut Board, Peanuts

National Peanut Board Launches 2026–2028 Strategic Plan The National Peanut Board, funded by Grower Checkoff Funds, is embarking on a new chapter with the launch of its 2026–2028 strategic plan. The plan is designed to strengthen the peanut industry, support farming families, and expand consumer engagement. Execution of the plan will begin in January 2026. Key Features of the Strategic …

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USDA Disaster Payments Stage 2

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, USDA

USDA Launches Stage 2 of Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program for Farmers As growers continue to recover from Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing details on Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program (SDRP). This new stage offers assistance for losses not covered under Stage 1, helping farmers address additional disaster impacts. …