candy

Sweet Beginnings: How Candy in America Grew from Colonial Agriculture

American agriculture is often remembered through the expansion of row crops, livestock production, and the hardworking farm families who helped build the nation. But agriculture also fueled the rise of many other industries that became part of everyday American life — including candy-making. According to historian Mark Oppold in today’s American Agriculture History Minute, the roots of candy in America …

ajca roundup

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Announces Details on AJCA Roundup in Montgomery

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association will be holding the AJCA Roundup in Montgomery and we caught up with Bailey Watson with ACA to learn more. “We are actually celebrating our 20th annual AJCA Roundup. It will be held July 23rd through the 26th on the Garrett Coliseum grounds in Montgomery. Super excited as we, you know, kick off this 20th year. We got …

sba

SBA Doubles Some Loan Limits to $10 Million Beginning July 4th

Administrator Kelly Loeffler of the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a new rule that would allow eligible borrowers the ability to combine their 7(a) and 504 loans for up to $10 million in SBA-backed financing. The new rule would increase the cumulative loan limit from $5 million to $10 million, expanding the available capital for small businesses. SBA Administrator …

Ohio River

The Ohio River: A Lifeline in American Agriculture History

The Ohio River has played a vital role in shaping American agriculture, commerce, and transportation for centuries. Stretching 981 miles from Pittsburgh to the point where it joins the Mississippi River near Cairo, the Ohio River remains one of the most important waterways in the United States. As highlighted by agricultural historian Mark Oppold in his American Agriculture History Minute, …

refrigerant

EPA Cuts Refrigerant Rules Aimed At Lowering Food Costs

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin announced two actions that are expected to save American families and businesses over $2.4 billion. A final rule revising the 2023 Technology Transitions rule and a proposed technical fix to the 2024 Emission Reduction and Reclamation, focus on addressing the costly overreaching restrictions which limit the refrigerant options American businesses and families are allowed …

peanut

Further Details on Peanut Promotional Campaign

The National Peanut Board is launching a new platform that will tell the world about peanuts and how important they are. Peanuts have long been a part of the American life. Now they are poised to take center stage this week and the next few weeks. If the industry’s unified voice is any indication, the world is about to discover that peanuts …

tax

Extension On Tax Filing Deadlines For Georgia Wildfire Victims

The Georgia Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service have recently announced the deadline extension for some returns and payments for taxpayers impacted by the Georgia Highway 82 wildfire, Pineland Road Wildfires in Clinch as well as Echols and Brantley counties. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement where he highlighted the current efforts in helping Georgians experiencing loss …

fda

FDA Approves NWS Drug for use in Dairy Cattle

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recent Emergency Use Authorization for Dectomax CA-1for the prevention and treatment of New World Screwworm in Dairy Cattle. The authorization of Dectomax CA-1, which is sponsored by Zoetis, includes emergency use in dairy cattle including lactating dairy cows, dry dairy cows, replacement dairy heifers 20 months of age and older, but excludes …

wildfire

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Highlights Steps to be Wildfire Ready

During a recent press conference, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson commented on the state’s current wildfire conditions and what can be expected in the coming months. Commissioner Simpson said, “Florida is already nearing our annual wildfire totals, and we are only entering the peak of wildfire season. With drought conditions affecting the entire state, the wildfire threat across Florida …

insurance

USDA RMA Announces Updates to Improve Insurance Coverage

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency has announced updates to improve insurance coverage through livestock programs beginning in 2027. “These updates expand coverage options, update eligibility definitions and strengthen program consistency across RMA’s livestock portfolio. These enhancements are another way we are putting Farmers First. We want to ensure that livestock and dairy operations across the country have …