meat sales

USDA Releases 2026 Meat Production and Demand Trends

Dale Sandlin Export/Import, Industry, USDA

The US Department of Agriculture has released next year’s forecasts for meat production and demand. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski shares these trends starting with beef. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

producers

Georgia Forage & Grassland Council Summer Forage Tour Announced

Dale Sandlin Livestock, Pasture

The Georgia Forage and Grassland Council is announcing their Summer Forage Tour coming up in North Georgia. We spoke with Dr. Lisa Baxter with the University of Georgia to get the details on the upcoming tour. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …

Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference

Clint Thompson Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC)

By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference, scheduled for July 23-25 at the Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event will provide peanut growers from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina with information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is …

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GCC Seeking Potential Nominees for Cotton Organization Leadership Positions

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) is seeking producers to serve as potential nominees for cotton organization leadership positions. In July, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will convene a caucus of certified producer organizations representing Georgia’s cotton farmers to nominate individuals to serve as members and alternates of the Cotton Board, which administers the Cotton Research & Promotion Program, …

rural

American Agriculture History Minute: Rural Electrification Impact

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Energy, This Land of Ours

Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History Minute, highlighting the significant transformation in rural American life during the 1930s. Mark notes that before 1930, over 90% of rural homes relied on kerosene lamps for lighting, and basic amenities like running water and indoor bathrooms were impossible without electricity. Mark also describes the momentous occasion known as ‘zero-hour’ when electricity finally reached …

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American Agriculture History Minute: Oregon’s Agricultural Leadership

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Seeds, This Land of Ours

Mark Oppold presents an American agriculture history minute, revealing that Oregon is known as the grass seed capital of the world, leading the nation in both grass seed and hazelnut production. The state’s agricultural profile is notably diverse compared to other West Coast states. Mark highlights Oregon’s consistent top performance in various agricultural products, including Christmas trees, onions, sweet berries, …

US Senator Warnock and AFBF President Zippy Duvall Share Thoughts On Tariffs

Dale Sandlin American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Export/Import, Industry, Legislative, Tariff

As the tariff discussions continue, we had the opportunity to sit down with US Senator Raphael Warnock and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to get their take on these discussions. To listen to the other story in this series, click here. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds …

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US Senator Warnock and AFBF President Zippy Duvall Share Thoughts On Farm Bill Progress

Dale Sandlin American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Farm Bill, Industry, Legislative

The Farm Bill is a topic on many agricultural producers minds and we had the opportunity to sit down with US Senator Raphael Warnock and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to get their take on the potential farm bill. To listen to the other story in this series, click here. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …

livestock industry

Tax Package Takeaways for Livestock Producers

Dale Sandlin Cattle, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA)

The House Ways and Means Committee completed markup of the tax package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that includes key provisions for livestock producers. We caught up with Kent Bacus from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association for an update on the committee’s activities. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

USDA Releases Details of Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative

Dale Sandlin Industry, USDA

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rolllins has released the first set of policy proposals under her Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative. The goal of these proposals is to improve the longevity and viability of small-scale family farms, outlining a toolkit of actions which includes Ensure Simple Streamlined and Transparent Tools and Applications; Ensure Reliable Access to Credit; Ensure Working …