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Rate Cut Odds Rise as Consumer Confidence Slips Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Final 2025 Meeting The Federal Reserve Board’s final meeting of the year is just one week away, and expectations for another interest rate cut are gaining momentum. As the Fed returns to its rhythm of analyzing weekly and monthly economic reports, new data is shaping market sentiment—and …
Georgia Beef Board Looks Ahead to 2026 with Expanded Training, Education, and Promotion As 2025 comes to a close, the Georgia Beef Board is shifting focus toward planning and preparation for the year ahead. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board to learn more about recent activities and the initiatives set to roll out in 2026. …
Alabama’s Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program Council Heads to Washington, D.C. for 2025 Policy Experience The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP) Council is preparing for a meaningful leadership and advocacy experience as the group heads to Washington, D.C. This biennial trip offers young cattle producers an inside look at the federal policy process, strengthening their understanding of how …
EPA Issues Guidance Addressing Misinformation on Recent Pesticide Approvals The US Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention has released comprehensive guidance to address growing misinformation surrounding the EPA’s recent pesticide approvals. As public discussion has intensified—particularly around single fluorinated compounds—the agency aims to clarify what these substances are, how they are regulated, and what extensive risk …
The Farmer’s Share of Your Thanksgiving Meal: What the Numbers Really Show Every Thanksgiving, Americans gather around tables full of traditional favorites—turkey, potatoes, ham, and pumpkin pie. But while retail food prices often spark conversation, a recent report sheds light on a lesser-known part of the story: how much of that retail price actually makes its way back to the …
ASGROW Highlights 2026 Soybean Planning Tips and High-Yielding Varieties As soybean growers prepare for the upcoming season, proper planning remains essential for achieving strong yields in 2026. We spoke with Toby Colvin, technical agronomist with Bayer Crop Science, who shared insights into what ASGROW is offering producers in the year ahead. Agronomic Priorities for 2026 Colvin emphasized sticking to proven …
It’s a pleasure to share our Thanksgiving on the Farm poem that I wrote some years ago, and we’ll do that as we continue the Bottom Line Report. Our friends at AgroLiquid join me in wishing you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving, and we share our Thanksgiving on the Farm poem as we have for many, many years. The chores are done, it …
USDA Launches Stage 2 of Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program for Farmers As growers continue to recover from Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing details on Stage 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program (SDRP). This new stage offers assistance for losses not covered under Stage 1, helping farmers address additional disaster impacts. …
Florida Opens 2026 Application Cycle for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Commissioner Wilton Simpson has announced that the 2026 application cycle for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) will open soon. In a recent post on X, Commissioner Simpson highlighted the program’s continued success, stating, “The incredibly successful rural …
The Origins of Land O’Lakes: From Minnesota Creameries to an Iconic Brand A Historic Merger in Minnesota In July 1921, a major milestone in American dairy history took place in St. Paul, Minnesota. 320 cooperative creameries merged to form the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association. This strategic unification helped small dairy producers strengthen their market presence during a competitive period in …
