Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 22, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended August 22, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 10,141 head compared to 11,450 last week and 12,961 last …
USDA Forecasts Higher Milk Production for 2025 and 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest projections for milk production in 2025 and 2026, signaling continued growth in the U.S. dairy industry. According to World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski, updated milk production reports and key economic factors have driven the USDA to raise both near- …
USDA Ends Solar Subsidies on Farmland, Citing Land Loss and Foreign Dependence This week, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins made a significant announcement regarding the future of solar energy projects on American farmland. Speaking from Tennessee, Secretary Rollins declared that the USDA will no longer fund solar panel installations on productive farmland, nor will it allow panels manufactured by …
Dairy Checkoff Launches “First 1,000 Days” Campaign to Promote Early Brain Development The Dairy Checkoff is focusing on the earliest and most crucial stage of human development with the launch of its “First 1,000 Days” campaign, a science-based initiative that underscores the essential role of dairy in brain growth and cognitive development from conception to a child’s second birthday. This …
Corn Crop Matures Early, Tip-Back and Smaller Kernels Raise Yield Concerns Favorable summer weather across much of the U.S. has led to faster-than-normal corn crop maturity in 2025. While early development can benefit harvest timing, analysts warn it may impact yield quality in subtle but significant ways. “Summer weather has allowed most of the nation’s corn crop to mature ahead …
USDA Seeks Bids for 9.4 Million Pounds of Peanut Butter for Child Nutrition Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced a major solicitation for peanut butter production aimed at supporting both the Child Nutrition Program and the Domestic Food Distribution System. The new solicitation highlights continued government investment in U.S. agriculture while aiding nutrition programs …
The Establishment of the U.S. Department of Agriculture In 1862, a pivotal year for American farming and education, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was officially established. This came 42 years after the U.S. House of Representatives created the Agriculture Committee to address the growing needs of the nation’s farmers. The U.S. Senate followed suit in 1825, forming its own …
USDA Lowers Broiler, Raises Turkey Price Forecasts in August Poultry Outlook The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its August poultry meat price forecast for 2025 and 2026, offering key insights into how market trends and production shifts are expected to impact prices across the broiler and turkey sectors. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski provided details on …
Farm Progress Show Opens in Decatur as Industry Watches Economic Trends and FDA Proposes Orange Juice Rule Change The Farm Progress Show opens next week in Decatur, Illinois, and all eyes are on how the event will reflect the current state of the ag economy. While show attendance typically isn’t tied to broader economic trends, how much actual business is …
Beef Checkoff Research Finds No Link Between Unprocessed Red Meat and Obesity New research funded by the beef checkoff adds to the growing body of evidence that supports fresh beef as part of a healthy, sustainable diet. This study, conducted by Texas Tech University, challenges long-held assumptions about red meat and its impact on obesity. “Animal-sourced foods like red meat …
