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USDA is Continuing Investment into Meat Processing Expansion

The USDA is continuing to invest money into expanding independent meat processing capacity across the nation. USDA’s Gary Crawford shares the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

ADM and Smuckers Partner on U.S. Peanut Value Chain

Two major players in the peanut industry are teaming up for regenerative agriculture in the U.S. peanut value chain. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

Scouting Pastures for a Detrimental Pest

While the recent rain across the southeast has been welcomed, persistent dry conditions have led to an earlier arrival of a detrimental pest: Fall Armyworms. I visited with Jenna Schmidt, Alabama Cooperative Extension Services (ACES) Regional Extension Agent for Animal Sciences, to learn more about how producers across the southeast can tackle this pest. Listen here: To find ACES information …

Peanut Market Quiet Lately

The peanut market has been quiet lately, Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026

Beef Checkoff Reports Significant ROI

The Cattlemen’s Beef Board released the findings of an independent study done on the Beef Checkoff Program’s return on investment over the last five years. Released during the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, CA, the ROI study, conducted by Cornell University, shows the significant impact of the Beef Checkoff. Listen below for more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

National Pork Board Studying Future Consumers

The National Pork Board (NPB) is working hard to identify and reach their future consumers. Recently, NPB completed research on market segmentation. David Newman, senior vice president of market growth at NPB, talks about the goals of the research project. Visit porkcheckoff.org to learn more about consumer research. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

ACA Takes Part in Summer Cattle Business Meeting

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is well represented this week in San Diego, CA, during the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting. I visited with ACA’s Executive Vice President, Erin Beasley, to learn more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …

APRES Holds Annual Peanut Meeting

The American Peanut Research and Education Society is holding their annual meeting this week in Oklahoma City, OK. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

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FBC in San Diego for Summer Meeting

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is taking part in the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting this week in San Diego, CA. I visited with FBC’s DeAnne Maples to learn more about what will happen during the week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

USDA Proposes FMMO Updates

The USDA has released its proposed updates to the 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders. These come on the heels of a lengthy hearing which highlighted the needs of American dairymen. American Farm Bureau’s Chad Smith has more on the mixed results for farmers and ranchers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …