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Ag Community Praises Newly Proposed WOTUS Rule The agricultural community is reacting strongly to the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers’ recent release of the newly proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS). After years of regulatory back-and-forth and ongoing legal disputes, many leaders in agriculture say the new proposal provides long-awaited clarity and relief for farmers, ranchers, and landowners. …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Gears Up for the Annual Bainbridge Block Party The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is excited for this year’s Bainbridge Block Party, and we caught up with Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association to learn more about this highly anticipated agricultural and community event. According to Josie, “We are super excited because it’s time for the annual Bainbridge …
Florida Beef Council Preparing for Next Year’s Checkoff Programs The Florida Beef Council is working to ensure next year’s checkoff programs remain effective and impactful. We spoke with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more about their year-end efforts and planning process. As Deanne explained, “We’re coming to the end of wrapping up a great year. We …
National Peanut Board Awards $450,000 in New Grants to Advance Peanut Allergy Research Peanut farmers across the United States continue to invest in research, education, and promotion to support both their industry and the families who rely on peanut products every day. Peanut farmers invest each year into research, education, and promotion. One of the most impactful areas of investment …
NAFB Convention Opens in Kansas City: Celebrating 81 Years of Trusted Farm Broadcasting The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention officially opens tomorrow in Kansas City, marking one of the most anticipated gatherings for agricultural communicators across the country. Each year, farm broadcasters, allied industry partners, and ag media professionals come together to share insights, strengthen networks, and celebrate …
USDA Completes New Sterile Fly Production Facility in Tampico, Mexico The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the completion of a major infrastructure project critical to fighting the New World Screwworm (NWS): a new sterile fly production facility in Tampico, Mexico. The facility marks a significant advance in the U.S.–Mexico partnership to contain and eliminate this devastating pest, which …
New Study Shows Peanuts Could Significantly Improve Memory and Brain Health This may be one of the most important pieces of peanut-related news in years. A groundbreaking study from the Institute of Nutrition and Translational Research in the Netherlands has found that the regular consumption of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts can significantly improve brain vascular function and memory. The findings were …
USDA NASS Releases November 2025 Cotton Production Forecast for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its November 1, 2025 Cotton Production Report, offering updated insight into production trends across the Southeast. The report highlights increases in national yield expectations but notable declines in cotton output for key southeastern states. USDA NASS statistician …
China’s Aging Population Could Reduce Long-Term Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports According to Bottom Line analysts, shifting demographic trends in China could significantly influence long-term U.S. agricultural trade. As China’s population continues to age and its birth rate declines, demand for food, feed grains, and livestock products could shrink in the years ahead. “something to keep in mind regarding long-term …
Where Forest Meets Prairie: Iowa’s Agricultural Crossroads Iowa sits at one of North America’s most remarkable natural boundaries — the meeting point of the great eastern forests and the vast western prairies. This was no sharp dividing line, but a gradual shift in the landscape. In Iowa, however, trees finally gave way to endless miles of tallgrass prairie, marking the …
