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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Pushes to Protect Private Property Rights at NCBA Convention As the NCBA Convention and Trade Show gets underway, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is actively working through the NCBA policy process to protect private property rights for cattle producers and landowners across the Southeast. Policy discussions taking place throughout the week are a key part of the convention, …
USDA Disaster Assistance Available for Southeast Producers After Winter Storms Many producers in the Southeast have been impacted over the past few weeks with crippling winter weather, causing significant damage to crops, livestock, and agricultural infrastructure. In response, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced several disaster assistance options designed to help producers recover and rebuild after these severe …
Peanut Market Update: Lower Prices, Soft Demand, and Global Acreage Cuts The peanut market continues to face pressure as lower prices and shifting global dynamics shape the outlook for the coming year. According to Broker Reports, market participants looking ahead to next season are focused on the 26–27 estimate for how many peanuts may ultimately be planted. With prices currently …
USDA Shifts Sterile Fly Dispersal Efforts to Prevent Spread of New World Screwworm The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a significant shift in its sterile fly dispersal strategy aimed at stopping the northward spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). The adjustment moves dispersal operations closer to the U.S.-Mexico border to reinforce protection …
NCBA Convention Begins in Nashville as Cattle Markets Hold Key Levels The NCBA Convention and Trade Show kicks off today in Nashville, drawing nearly 9,000 cattlemen and women from across the country. The annual event brings together producers, industry leaders, and agribusiness professionals for policy discussions, educational sessions, and one of the largest cattle-focused trade shows in the nation. This …
When people think about America’s agricultural powerhouses, Minnesota is not always the first state that comes to mind. Yet in 1915, Minnesota stood at the very center of the U.S. food system. As Mark Oppold explains in this American Agriculture History Minute, the state—driven by milling giants in Minneapolis—became the flour capital of the United States, producing nearly all of …
USDA Launches New World Screwworm Grand Challenge to Strengthen Prevention and Response With the announcement of the New World Screwworm Grand Challenge, USDA is taking a major step toward strengthening its preparedness and response to one of the most serious threats to animal health. Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins shared details of the new initiative, which aims …
UGA Ag Forecast: Cotton and Peanut Producers Face Continued Price Pressure The University of Georgia recently released its annual Ag Forecast, offering insights into what producers can expect in the coming year. According to UGA economists, the outlook for key Georgia commodities such as cotton and peanuts remains challenging, driven largely by low prices, high production costs, and ongoing market …
U.S. and Guatemala Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement Strengthening Agricultural Market Access The Office of the United States Trade Representative has announced the signing of a new Reciprocal Trade Agreement between the United States and Guatemala, marking another step in strengthening economic ties across the Western Hemisphere. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joined Guatemala’s Minister of Economy, Adriahna Gabriela Garcia, to …
A Snapshot of Agricultural Progress American agriculture has always been shaped by innovation, but few changes were as transformative as the mechanization of farming. In this American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold outlines how corn production efficiency evolved between 1850 and 1930—revealing how fewer labor hours and less land dramatically increased productivity. Corn Production in 1850: Heavy Labor, Limited Efficiency …
