Day 42 of the Government Shutdown: USDA Funding Nears Restoration, Crop Report Still Coming It’s day 42 of the partial government shutdown, but there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel — though not without a few more delays. Enough Senate Democrats have broken from their voting bloc to allow a continuing resolution (CR) to reach the Senate …
The Power of Radio in Rural America Radio is one of the most influential innovations in the history of American agriculture. In the early 20th century, long before the rise of television or digital platforms, radio served as the lifeline connecting farmers to the information they needed most. From market prices to weather forecasts, radio broadcasting became the central communication …
Major Win for American Ag: Potash and Phosphate Added to Critical Minerals List The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is celebrating a significant victory for domestic agriculture and supply chain stability after the Department of Interior (DOI) and Secretary Doug Burgum formally added potash and phosphate to the nation’s Critical Minerals List. This designation is a major step toward recognizing the …
US Peanut Federation Urges Congress to Protect USMCA Trade Agreement The U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF), representing the interests of peanut shellers, buying points, and growers across key producing regions, is actively petitioning Congress to ensure the stability and continuation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA). Maintaining robust trade relationships with Mexico and Canada under the USMCA framework is deemed critical …
NCBA Backs DIRECT Act to Expand Local Beef Marketing Opportunities The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has announced its strong support for the Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions (DIRECT) Act, a new piece of legislation aimed at expanding marketing opportunities for smaller meat processors and providing consumers with more options to buy local beef. The bill was introduced …
The Roots of American Farming In the early days of American settlement, the first colonists arriving in Plymouth Colony faced unfamiliar soil, weather, and challenges unlike anything they had known in England. According to Mark Oppold in American Agriculture History Minute, these settlers initially relied on the seeds they brought from their homeland—planting barley and peas as their primary crops. …
Here are the weekly livestock market reports for Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for the week ended November 7, 2025, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for all three states. AL Livestock Market Report: At Alabama Livestock Auctions, for the week ended November 07, 2025, receipts at 16 markets totaled 11,543 head compared to 9,846 last week and 10,777 last …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Research That Drives Industry Innovation The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board (FCEB) plays a vital role in advancing research and innovation within the Florida cattle industry. By funding projects that address key production and environmental challenges, the Board enables researchers to develop the preliminary data often required to secure larger-scale funding from state and federal agencies. …
Nominations Open for the 2026 Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) has announced that nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award, which recognizes exceptional young producers for their leadership, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. The award honors a Georgia peanut farmer who demonstrates excellence in farm management, environmental and conservation …
National Corn Growers Association Calls for Full Renewal of USMCA to Protect Corn Trade The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is urging the full 16-year renewal of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), emphasizing its essential role in supporting and expanding U.S. corn exports across North America. The organization submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) outlining the agreement’s importance to …
