A proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), now under comment, would make official the use of certain forms of radio frequency ID tags in moving cattle across state lines. Rod Bain has the story. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Services, Greg Ibach, explains details of the proposed transition to radio frequent ID tags for cattle moved interstate. …
Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has a look at how the peanut crop is developing as of this past week and what issues some farmers are currently facing. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Hot, Dry Weather Expected Over Next Month
By Clint Thompson Hot and dry conditions appear to be the norm for the Southeast over the next month according to Pam Knox, University of Georgia Extension Agricultural Climatologist. That is not good news for dryland farmers who depend on rainfall to provide moisture. It is also sobering news for producers since irrigation will once again play a vital role …
New Federation Formed to Serve Peanut Industry
It was announced earlier this week that the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) has been formed to serve as a unified voice in Washington D.C. for all sectors of the peanut industry. The Federation is comprised of the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the American Peanut Shellers Association and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. Ag Wired’s Cindy Zimmerman talked with …
Meat Production Continues to Rebound
The USDA recently raised its estimates of red meat and poultry production. The numbers in its newest WASDE report show production levels three billion pounds higher than the agency predicted after COVID-19 shut down meat plants in April and May. An article on agriculture.com says the meat outlook brightened for the second month in a row. “The beef production forecast …
Trump: China Phase Two Agreement Unlikely
President Donald Trump recently told reporters a Phase Two agreement with China is not likely. The President said aboard Air Force One last week, “I don’t think about that,” adding, “The relationship with China has been severely damaged.” Bloomberg News reports the Trump administration continues to pressure China over the COVID-19 outbreak, alleging a cover-up by China, among other things. …
Government Dietary Guidelines Reaffirm Beef’s Important Role in a Healthy Diet
WASHINGTON (July 15, 2020) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today thanked the members of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) for recognizing beef’s role in a healthy lifestyle, including the essential role of beef’s nutrients at every life stage. The DGAC released recommendations to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human …
Dietary Guidelines Reaffirms Dairy’s Crucial Role, But Wider Science Review Needed
ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said it was pleased that the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final report reaffirms dairy’s crucial role in a nutritious diet but expressed concern that the committee failed to recognize newer, broader science that shows the benefits of dairy foods at all fat levels.  “The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) today …
Alabama Peanut Referendum Vote is Next Week
The 2020 Alabama Peanut Referendum vote is set for Thursday, July 23, 2020. All farmers in Alabama who produced peanuts in 2017, 2018 and 2019 are eligible to vote. Voting hours are from 8:00am until 4:00pm and polling locations can be found at www.alpeanuts.com or by calling the Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) office at 334-792-6482. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers …
USDA Updates Regulations for Peanuts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently held a joint webinar with the American Peanut Sheller’s Association to review recent and upcoming changes to the Peanut Buyers and Handlers Program Guidelines. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle …