Georgia Beef for the Holidays

The Georgia Beef Board (GBB) wants to remind everyone that beef would make a great meal choice for any of your holiday meals. GBB Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, Kaytlyn Malia, says they are working to highlight beef’s versatility and value this holiday season. The Beef Drool Log is a video featuring a Prime Rib Roast cooking to perfection on a rotisserie …

USMCA Nearing House Vote

(NAFB) — Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are on track to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) this week. The House Ways and Means Committee began the process Tuesday, considering the implementing bill in a markup hearing. During the hearing, Committee Chairman Richard Neal said during his opening statement, which included no mention of agriculture, that the changes “set a …

House Approves Spending Package for Agriculture

(NAFB) — The House of Representatives Tuesday advanced a spending package that will extend the biodiesel tax credit and offer additional disaster aid to farmers. The American Soybean Association says the biodiesel tax credit will “expand markets for soybean growers.” The tax credit expansion is part of a tax package amendment included in a funding bill for the Department of …

Best Indoor Trees to Connect to the Outdoors

If you are one of those people that are unable to get outdoors much, but love it, Cathy Isom has just the plan. In today’s program, she tells you about the best indoor trees for your home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Indoor trees can make your home feel connected to the outdoors without all the bugs, …

NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding

(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $19.6 million in funding for more agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF) and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) from entering the United States. This funding, included in the fiscal year 2020 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, is a top priority for …

USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country

(USDA/NRCS) — USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding about $12.5 million in grants to support the development of innovative systems and technologies for private lands conservation. The funding is provided through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, which is funding the future of agriculture and conservation through grants to organizations and universities that are developing the next generation …

No Change to Peanut Crop Forecast

The latest USDA forecast for the 2019 peanut crop saw no real changes. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Adjustments in Beef Production, Price and Export Forecasts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s December reports reveal some adjustments to U.S. beef production, price and export forecasts for next year. Rod Bain has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …

USDA Invites Input on EQIP Rule

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comments on its interim rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The rule, which is now available on the Federal Register, will take effect upon publication and includes changes to the program prescribed by the 2018 Farm Bill. In a release, NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr said “The …