The U.S. agricultural trade deficit hit an all-time high in the first half of 2025, marking a significant and historic shift in America’s farm export dominance. For decades, the U.S. agricultural sector maintained a strong global position, consistently posting trade surpluses. But new data show that trend has reversed sharply in recent years. According to Bloomberg, “that only highlights American …
In a recent interview with Laura Trump on Fox News, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins emphasized the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to limit foreign ownership of American farmland, especially by adversarial nations like China. The move reflects a broader commitment to protecting U.S. food security, national defense, and rural communities. “We will never have an America first unless we’re …
Magnolia Loom: Revolutionizing the Cotton Industry with Georgia Grown and Sewn Apparel A Family Business Brings Traceable, Sustainable Cotton Clothing from the Field to the Shirt Magnolia Loom’s Story: A Vision to Support Georgia Agriculture Magnolia Loom, a Georgia-based cotton apparel brand, has been making waves in the fashion and agriculture sectors since its inception. Founded by Zeke Chapman, the …
National Peanut Board Announces Strategic Plans to Boost Peanut Demand Nationwide Peanut farmers across the U.S. contribute annually to a checkoff program designed to promote peanuts and peanut products on a national scale. This program is led by the National Peanut Board (NPB), headquartered in Atlanta, and the organization recently held a planning meeting with a number of exciting updates …
Save Our Bacon Act Targets Farm-Killing Regulations NPPC Supports Bill to Protect Family Pork Producers The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has endorsed the Save Our Bacon Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson of Iowa. The bill aims to protect family farms from what the NPPC calls a “dangerous and chaotic web” of conflicting state mandates — most notably …
Florida Commissioner Urges Support for Florida Dairy Farmers, Highlights Safety of Pasteurized Milk Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson is urging residents to choose pasteurized milk products from Florida Dairy Farmers, following a recent health update from the Florida Department of Health regarding illnesses linked to raw milk. As concerns rise over raw milk safety, Commissioner Simpson emphasized the importance …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended August 8, 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 8, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 13,002 head compared to 18,262 last week and 14,241 last …
By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut acreage is around 940,000 acres this year, a substantial increase from last year’s 850,000 and the 685,000 in 2022. Growers are trying to survive from one year to the next, says Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist. He discussed the crop at the recent Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City Beach, Florida. …
June Beef and Pork Exports: USMEF Highlights Growth in Latin America Despite China Challenges The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) released its latest June beef and pork export data, revealing contrasting trends between the two proteins. While U.S. pork exports saw notable growth, beef exports declined, primarily due to limited market access in key destinations like China. According to USMEF …
Southeast Poultry Industry Sees Major Expansion with Pilgrim’s Facility and Harrison Poultry Acquisition The poultry industry in the Southeast is undergoing significant changes as two major announcements signal expansion and consolidation across Georgia’s poultry sector. These developments promise job creation, enhanced production capacity, and long-term investments in the region’s agricultural economy. Pilgrim’s has unveiled plans to build a new prepared …
