Fried, Caldwell Face Off Over Medical Marijuana, Water

Democrat Nikki Fried, a medical-marijuana lobbyist, had to defend her desire to move the state’s oversight of medical marijuana into the agency she wants to run. Her Republican opponent, state Rep. Matt Caldwell, was questioned about his support for a bill that delayed for 20 years an unmet deadline to reduce nutrients flowing into Lake Okeechobee. Fried and Caldwell — …

GPC Hurricane Michael Update: Impact on Georgia’s Peanut Industry

Hurricane Michael devastated Georgia agriculture during the most inopportune time; harvest season for many agricultural commodities. One of those commodities included peanuts, where 50 percent of the crop had been harvested. The remaining 50 percent is yet to be harvested as crop conditions deteriorate and damaged peanut buying points struggle to regain power to dry and grade the peanuts. Many …

Peanut Operations Affected by the Storm

There are parts of the peanut industry that were really affected by Hurricane Michael. And according to Tyron Spearman, they are still working to get production back to as close to normal as possible. Peanut Operations Affected by the Storm Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Southeast Alabama Cattle Producers Affected by Michael

Hurricane Michael left a mark on Southeast Alabama cattle producers, as destruction was felt on many farms in that area. Erin Beasley, executive vice president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, says efforts are underway to assist producers and explains how others can help. Southeast Alabama Cattle Producers Affected by Michael Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …

Georgia Cattle Producers Suffer Losses from Storm

When Hurricane Michael worked its way through Georgia, it left destruction across many areas, including cattle farms in the state. Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Will Bentley tells what the storm left some farms to deal with and how folks who want to help can. Georgia Cattle Producers Suffer Losses from Storm Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …

USMCA a Framework for Future Trade Deals

A White House adviser says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a model for future trade agreements. USMCA will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), if approved. Kevin Hassett, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, said this week that other potential agreements will “look very much alike, and very much like this,” according to Politico. His …

USDA Announces Pink Bollworm Eradication Significantly Saving Cotton Farmers in Yearly Control Costs

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that U.S. cotton is free — after more than 100 years — of the devastating pink bollworm. This pest has cost U.S. producers tens of millions of dollars in yearly control costs and yield losses. Thanks to rigorous control and regulatory activities carried out by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), state departments …

Conaway Determined to Complete Farm Bill

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway remains determined to finish the farm bill this year. During an event in Omaha, Nebraska, Conaway told DTN “there’s plenty of motivation for the four of us to get this farm bill done,” referring to the four leaders of the farm bill conference committee. Conaway says farm bill negotiators are still working through issues …