U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that enrollment for the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program is now open during the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. The program provides financial assistance to dairy producers when the margin between the average feed cost and all-milk price falls below the coverage level selected by the producer. Secretary Rollins emphasized the importance …
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to provide vital funding for research, promotion, and educational efforts within the state’s beef industry. This support helps programs that aim to educate both the public and professionals about beef production, quality, and safety standards. Rick Hartman, chairman of the Florida Beef Council, highlighted some of the food service educational events made possible through …
Most growers, shellers, brokers, and manufacturers involved in the U.S. peanut industry are members of the American Peanut Council (APC), a trade organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. This week, the council announced a major reorganization initiative under the leadership of its new president and CEO, Luke Blastein. According to the council, the reorganization is designed to strengthen alignment with the …
This afternoon’s monthly cattle on feed report, combined with bitter cold temperatures and a major winter storm stretching across much of the southern United States, could be the catalyst needed to push feeder cattle and live cattle futures out of their recent trading ranges. Live cattle futures have remained rangebound in recent sessions. February live cattle continue to encounter resistance …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is spotlighting employment patterns across rural America in its latest Rural America at a Glance report, offering new insights into how rural jobs have evolved over the past decade. The report examines employment changes from 2014 through 2024, comparing rural and urban labor trends and revealing how broader economic forces have shaped local economies. …
Cattle Con 2026 is set to take place in Nashville from February 3rd to 5th, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is encouraging anyone involved in the cattle industry to attend. The event promises a mix of education, networking, and industry updates, designed for producers of all operation sizes. Kristin Torres with NCBA shared insight into what attendees can …
AgAmerica is offering new insight into what farmers may face in the coming year, and the outlook suggests continued financial pressure across much of U.S. agriculture. While the firm cautions that predicting farm income remains difficult, it has identified several major themes producers should closely monitor as they plan ahead. One of the most significant challenges is expected to be …
Political uncertainty is rippling through global commodity markets, and the contrast between sectors couldn’t be clearer. While grain and livestock markets are flashing red, precious metals are shining bright green, attracting renewed investor attention as safe-haven assets. “There’s a lot of red showing up in the grain and livestock markets here late week, with all the political uncertainty, but one …
A coalition of 56 agricultural organizations has sent a letter to Congress highlighting the growing financial strain facing America’s farmers and ranchers. The groups warn that current economic conditions have reached a critical point, threatening the stability of rural communities and the nation’s agricultural production. In the letter, the coalition underscores the severity of the situation, stating that, “An alarming …
The Georgia Beef Board is helping producers better understand how the federal beef checkoff program differs from Georgia’s state-level checkoff—and why both play an important role in supporting the beef industry. While many cattle producers are familiar with the long-standing federal program, fewer may realize how the state checkoff provides added flexibility and producer-driven impact closer to home. We caught …
