Roundtables continue on the topic of the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. In June of last year, the EPA and ACE announced their intention to rewrite the rule. It is a concern for farmers, ranchers, and agriculture groups around the nation. The government agencies agreed to allow ten regional roundtable discussions with …
Decline Continues for U.S. Peanut Exports
When it comes to shipments of U.S. peanuts over the past few months, Tyron Spearman reports the decline continues. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Adjustments to Back Year Meat Production and Price Forecasts
This month, USDA’s meat production and price forecasts focused primarily on changes in categories for this calendar year. Rod Bain has the details. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses the June forecast for U.S. meat exports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Looking Ahead to Thursday’s Reports
USDA has a variety of reports coming out next Thursday, something Mark Oppold notes many traders will be thinking about. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
Roundup of Some of the Nation’s Pollinators
We wrap up National Pollinator week with a roundup of some of the nation’s pollinators. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Talk about pollinators often revolves around honeybees, which makes sense because they do the majority of the work, especially when it comes to commercial agriculture. But there are a number of other pollinators as well, and National Pollinator Week …
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
The House Agriculture Committee met Wednesday to discuss dairy provisions in the Farm Bill. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-GA) says while the creation of the Dairy Margin Coverage program in the last farm bill has provided beneficial improvements, lawmakers must continue to ensure the dairy industry has a safety net that works. “This program provides more comprehensive coverage …
Efforts to Help Farmers Increase Yields
One U.S. Congressman said they are doing everything they can to help farmers increase yields. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
Century & Heritage Farm Applications Being Accepted in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has announced they are now accepting applications for their annual Century & Heritage Farm and Bicentennial Farm programs. These programs are designed to help recognize and celebrate family farms that have significantly impacted Alabama history and agriculture. A Century Farm is one that has been in the same family continuously for at least 100 …
Florida Cabinet Slated to Meet in August
Last week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said her office was notified that Gov. Ron DeSantis canceled the scheduled June 28 meeting of the Florida Cabinet and a June 29 meeting of the state Board of Executive Clemency. Fried, who has frequently clashed with DeSantis over Cabinet-related issues, criticized the cancellation. But according to the Cabinet website, a meeting has been …
Georgia Cattlemen Invited to Connection Quarterly Meetings
The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association (GCA) invites producers across the state to take part in their upcoming Connection Quarterly Meetings. These meetings will be open to all members and prospective members, and are designed to offer an opportunity to attend educational seminars focusing on four main areas: Producer Education, Market Development, Community Engagement, and Legislative Representation. After a lunch, the meeting will continue with …