Atlantic hurricane season

Dry Conditions Continue in Southeast At Midway Point of Atlantic Hurricane Season

Dan Drought, Hurricane, Weather

Midway Through Hurricane Season, the Southeast Faces Drier Conditions As we pass the midway point of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, parts of the Southeast U.S. are experiencing drier-than-normal conditions, raising concerns about drought impacts on agriculture and water supplies. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains that despite early forecasts predicting an active season, the Atlantic basin has remained relatively quiet …

pork producers

Pork Producers Push Congress to fix Proposition 12

Dan Legislative, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

Pork Producers Urge Congress to Fix Proposition 12 During Capitol Hill Visit Last week, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) brought 100 pork producers from 20 states to Washington, D.C., urging lawmakers to take action on a critical issue affecting the pork industry: California’s Proposition 12. “According to the NPPC, California’s proposition 12 is ‘driving up costs for consumers, threatening …

usmca

US Canada Mexico Begin Trade Consultations

Dan Agri-Business, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Trade

U.S., Mexico, and Canada Begin Formal Consultations Ahead of 2026 USMCA Review The United States, Canada, and Mexico are officially launching consultations in preparation for the 2026 review of the USMCA trade agreement, according to announcements made Tuesday by U.S. and Mexican officials. “The U.S., Canada and Mexico are set to formally begin consultations ahead of the review of their …

York

E.T. York: Advancing American Agriculture Through Education and Leadership

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

A Legacy Beyond the Farm and the Laboratory In the history of American agriculture, some of the most influential figures never planted a field or worked in a laboratory. One of those figures is E.T. York, a visionary leader who shaped agricultural progress through education, policy, and extension work. Born in 1922 in Alabama, York represents the power of leadership …

Educational Tool: Peanut Tour Educates This Week Across South Georgia

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Tour educated attendees this week about everything that is pertinent to the industry’s success every year. The tour provided attendees an opportunity to witness peanut digging and harvesting up close, along with visiting peanut facilities across the South Georgia area. Mark Abney, University of Georgia entomologist and Georgia Peanut Tour chairman, discussed the tour …

harvest

USDA Export Estimates For US Corn And Soybeans

Dan Corn, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Soybeans

USDA Updates 2025 Corn and Soybean Export Forecasts The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated forecasts for 2025 corn and soybean exports, offering insights into market trends and expected demand. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski detailed the changes in the USDA’s latest crop report, showing a stronger outlook for corn but a more modest projection for …

CattleCon

NCBA’s CattleCon Offers Educational Opportunities For Cattle Producers

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

NCBA’s CattleCon 2026 Expands Educational Access for Cattle Producers The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is enhancing its commitment to education at CattleCon 2026, offering more learning opportunities than ever before. The event, scheduled for February 3–5 in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, will include full access to Cattlemen’s College for all registered attendees—a major update that benefits producers at every level. …

Federal Reserve

Reviewing Fed Reserve Report for Signs of Another Cut

Dan General

Wall Street Awaits Fed Rate Cut as Trade Talks and Tariff Decisions Loom Happy days are here again. At least, that’s the sentiment many on Wall Street and Main Street are cautiously embracing as the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its long-awaited interest rate cut. “This is the day Wall Street has been waiting for, expecting the Federal Reserve to …

Trump administration

Trump Administration Considering Economic Aid for Farmers: Agriculture Secretary

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding

Trump Administration Evaluates Additional Farm Aid Amid Trade Tensions As American farmers face mounting financial pressure during the 2025 harvest season, the Trump administration is weighing whether to extend further agricultural assistance. The potential for new farm aid was addressed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins during a meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture earlier …