Hurricane Helene Relief Block Grant Update

With the USDA releasing the timeline for block grant allocations due to natural disaster relief, we caught up with Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper for an update on the process for relief due to damages from Hurricane Helene. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …

Alachua County Farmland Protected Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced another parcel of farmland has been preserved through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The 421 Acre tract in A lot chew ahh County is being preserved through a rural lands protection easement for $2.975 Millon. Holt Agriculture consists of cropland and pastureland with strips of wetland forest following small creeks. …

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Shares Support of USDA Appointees in Alabama Roles

The Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate shared his support of two Alabama leaders that were appointed to serve in USDA positions in Alabama. The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appointed Twinkle Cavanaugh to serve as State Director for USDA Rural Development in Alabama and Monica Carroll to serve as the Farm Service Agency State Executive Director for Alabama. …

wildfires

USDA Provides $1 Billion In Drought or Wildfire Impacted Livestock Producers

Last week the US Department of Agriculture announced the release of Congressionally mandated funds under the Emergency Livestock Relief Program to cover grazing losses on eligible wildfire or drought events in 2023 and/or 2024. In an effort to streamline payment calculations and quicken the arrival of relief payments to producers, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency is using the existing Livestock …

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Cattle Futures Recap & Trade Uncertainty Affecting Corn and Soybean Prices

Mark Oppold recaps cattle futures and Dale Sandlin shares how trade uncertainty is affecting corn and soybean prices. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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US Corn and Soybean Crop Emergence Progress

The US Corn and Soybean crop progress and emergence is being watched closely. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey shares the details of these crops so far this year. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To …

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U.S. Dairy Market Access Expanded With Costa Rica and 2026 Milk Price Forecast

The US Department of Agriculture has announced that U.S. Dairy producers will have greater market access due to a recent agreement with Costa Rica. The first U.S. dairy cooperative to be registered under a new approval process with Costa Rica’s National Animal Health Service (SENSA) was approved on May 22nd for export. The new approval process eases market access for …

commodities

Commodity Review in May Trading

Mark Oppold reviews the status commodity trading in May and Dale Sandlin shares the latest in the EU Tariff negotiations. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …

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New World Screwworm Partnership Strengthened

The ongoing effort to combat the new world screwworm was strengthened earlier this week with the announcement of additional funding to renovate a fruit fly facility in Mexico. The $21 Million investment in the facility in Metapa, Mexico, will produce an additional 60-100 million additional sterile New world screwworm flies weekly in an effort to push the current fly population …

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USDA Provides Funding Increase for Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs

The US Department of Agriculture has announced that they will be providing a funding increase for reimbursements to states for meat and poultry inspection programs. The $14.5 Million in reimbursements will allow states to continue their own inspection programs ensuring food safety and reducing pressure on state budgets to support local slaughter and meat processing facilities.  In a press release, …