Ag Community Praises Newly Proposed WOTUS Rule The agricultural community is reacting strongly to the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ recent release of the newly proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS). After years of regulatory back-and-forth and ongoing legal disputes, many leaders in agriculture say the new proposal provides long-awaited clarity and relief for farmers, ranchers, and landowners. …
USDA Reports Record-High Peanut Production Expected for 2025 USDA has released new numbers following the government shutdown, and the latest data show that the U.S. peanut industry is heading toward a record-breaking harvest. According to updated projections, the country “will now have three million seven hundred and thirty five thousand five hundred and fifty tons.” This represents an increase of …
USDA Officials Praise Mexico’s Screwworm Prevention Efforts During Chiapas Visit During the recent trade mission that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins led to Mexico, USDA officials had the opportunity to visit one of the New World Screwworm Detection Sites. The visit offered important insight into how Mexican authorities are working to prevent the reintroduction of the pest into North …
Arlan Suderman: Recent U.S.–China Deal Was “More of a De-Escalation Than an Agreement” Arlan Suderman with Stonex recently wrote a commentary that has sparked discussion throughout agricultural and financial markets. His analysis raises doubts about the strength of the trade agreement announced between the United States and China in late October. According to Suderman, the event was not a breakthrough …
EPA and Army Corps Propose New WOTUS Rule: Clarity for Landowners and Economic Growth The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers have officially released a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule that aims to provide clarity and predictability under the Clean Water Act. This action is a significant development for American farmers, landowners, and …
Understanding This Year’s USDA Peanut PLC Program Payments Peanut farmers across the Southeast continue to navigate fluctuating markets, and one tool available to support them is the USDA’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. Many growers may qualify for a payment this year based on how the market price of peanuts compared to the USDA reference price. As explained, “The peanut …
Global Stock Markets Hit Record Advances in 2025 The U.S. stock market isn’t the only stock exchange worldwide showing record advances. “Wall Street has been setting records seemingly every week.” This surge has captured global attention, but it’s part of a broader trend—major markets worldwide are experiencing strong, synchronized growth. Year-to-date, “the Dow is up over 10 percent, S&P 500 …
Agriculture in the American South Agriculture in the southern United States developed quite differently from that in the Midwest or New England. While northern regions focused on diversified farming, smaller plots, and self-sustaining communities, the South evolved around a plantation-based system that defined its economy, society, and land use for generations. Land Ownership and Social Divides In the southern states, …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Gears Up for the Annual Bainbridge Block Party The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is excited for this year’s Bainbridge Block Party, and we caught up with Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more about this highly anticipated agricultural and community event. According to Josie, “We are super excited because it’s time for the annual Bainbridge …
Florida Beef Council Preparing for Next Year’s Checkoff Programs The Florida Beef Council is working to ensure next year’s checkoff programs remain effective and impactful. We spoke with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more about their year-end efforts and planning process. As Deanne explained, “We’re coming to the end of wrapping up a great year. We …
