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USDA Resumes FSA Operations, Allowing Peanut Farmers to Access Critical Loans After weeks of uncertainty caused by the government shutdown, the nation’s peanut farmers are finally getting some good news. The shutdown had prevented the industry from securing essential farm loans or placing peanuts in the loan program to receive the minimum price of $3.55 per ton. “Because of the …
The US Department of Justice and the US Department of Agriculture have announced a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their partnership in an effort to protect competition in agricultural markets. The markets that they are targeting through this MOU includes feed, fertilizer, fuel, seed, equipment and other essential goods. Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Justice Department’s Antitrust …
NCBA Responds to Trump’s Argentina Beef Comments: “A Direct Attack on U.S. Cattle Producers” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is speaking out after recent comments made by President Donald Trump regarding potential beef imports from Argentina. The proposal has drawn immediate criticism from industry leaders who say the plan could undermine American beef producers. Colin Woodall, NCBA’s Chief Executive …
USDA Resumes Farm Service Agency Operations Amid Government Shutdown While the government shutdown continues to affect many areas of the federal government, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the resumption of core operations at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) — a move welcomed by producers and commodity groups alike. The shutdown had forced the closure of many federal …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Highlights Beef Month Progress and National Collaboration The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is making strides in promoting beef both in the state and on the national stage, with a strong finish to Beef Month in sight. We spoke with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared insights from her recent trip to a key industry gathering. …
Florida Beef Council Brings the Ranch to NYC at Wine & Food Festival The Florida Beef Council recently helped spread the message of beef far beyond state lines, joining forces with the New York Beef Council and the National Veal Checkoff at the prestigious New York Wine and Food Festival. We caught up with Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef …
Georgia Beef Board Highlights Local Engagement and National Health-Focused Initiatives The Georgia Beef Board has wrapped up a busy few weeks filled with both state and national promotion activities, aiming to connect more consumers with local beef and expand the industry’s reach into health and nutrition sectors. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle from the Georgia Beef Board for an …
USDA Releases New World Screwworm Response Playbook Amid Government Shutdown Despite the ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a major development over the weekend via X (formerly Twitter), unveiling the USDA’s New World Screwworm Response Playbook. The playbook was shared last week with over 200 stakeholders and key partners during a call outlining the department’s strategy …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team advise growers about harvesting this year’s crop amid the prolonged dry conditions across the Southeast. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, spoke about the drought and its impact on late-planted cotton. “In terms of how dry it is, there’s not much we can do about …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds industry leaders to save the date for next year’s Georgia Peanut Farm Show, scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The 49th annual event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Peanut farmers and industry leaders will learn more …
