New Bill Introduced to Modernize Meat and Poultry Processing Line Speeds A new bill, the American Protein Processing Modernization Act, has been introduced in Congress by Representative Brad Finstad of Minnesota to allow meat and poultry processing plants to operate with faster line speeds. This legislative effort aims to enhance efficiency and maintain food safety while improving worker protections. In …
USDA Reports Rising Peanut Consumption in July 2025, Boosting Outlook for Farmers The USDA has released the peanut stocks and processing report for the month of July, marking the end of the peanut consumption and usage measuring period for the year. The report brings encouraging news for peanut farmers as they prepare to start digging the 2025 crop. “That’ll end …
2025 Commodity Market Review: Platinum, Cattle Lead Gains While Grains Struggle Trade resumed this week following the Labor Day holiday, and with eight months of 2025 now complete, the Bottom Line Report delivers its latest update on how the markets have performed so far this year. “It’s Bottom Line. Trade resumes after the Labor Day holiday, and now with eight …
Addressing a Critical Shortage The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced new efforts to strengthen the availability of food animal veterinarians in rural areas. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled the initiative, which includes an additional $15 million in funding through the USDA’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program. This expansion comes at a time when shortages of food …
By Clint Thompson Peanut digging has begun in some fields across Georgia. The process will ramp up next week, according to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension peanut agronomist. He discussed the peanut crop during the UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day on Wednesday. “We are beginning to see some (peanuts) come up in the state; a couple of …
National Peanut Board Launches Bold New Brand: “It’s Not Nuts, It’s Peanuts” Just as peanut farmers begin to start digging the peanuts, the National Peanut Board has announced a bold, game-changing branding platform aimed at reshaping how consumers view peanuts across the country. “It’ll give peanuts a voice and a fresh place in culture.” Unveiled during a live stream event …
Trump Administration Set to Propose New Clean Water Act Rule, Rolling Back Wetlands Protections The Trump administration is preparing to propose a new Clean Water Act rule that may eliminate federal protections for many wetlands across the United States, according to an internal EPA presentation obtained by POLITICO’s E&E News. “Under the proposed rule, the federal government would regulate wetlands …
Fed Rate Cut Likely in September, CME FedWatch Shows 85–87% Probability As the Federal Reserve’s September meeting approaches, market expectations for an interest rate cut have surged. According to the CME FedWatch Tool, there is now an 85 to 87 percent chance that the Federal Reserve Board will cut interest rates at the conclusion of the meeting. This represents a …
As the U.S. cotton crop moves closer to harvest, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its August cotton crop progress and condition report. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, the crop is developing at a slightly slower pace than average, with regional differences and weather-related stress impacting progress. “Taking a look at the cotton crop, we did pass …
As August comes to a close, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is drawing attention to the latest corn and soybean crop progress, emphasizing how late-summer weather has influenced maturity and condition ratings. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers critical insight into the state of the nation’s crops amid developing drought conditions. “Looking at the key production states, 18 of them, …
