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The second Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report is expected to be released soon, and livestock producers are watching closely. We spoke with Sigrid Johannes, Senior Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), to get insight on what the cattle industry should anticipate from the upcoming publication. Johannes notes that the first MAHA report, released in …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially opened a public comment period on its recently announced department reorganization plan, signaling a significant structural shift intended to decentralize operations and increase efficiency. The plan, unveiled in July, is part of a broader initiative backed by President Trump to move portions of the federal government outside the National Capital Region. According …
The USDA August Crop Report is just around the corner, scheduled for release a week from tomorrow, and private estimates are already stirring up conversations in the ag markets. Some corn yield models are projecting a national average yield above 185 bushels per acre, which is a full 45 percent above early trendline yields. However, the USDA is expected to …
John Powell and Ken Barton Recognized for Lifelong Service and Advocacy At the recent Southern Peanut Growers Conference held in Florida, two outstanding leaders in the peanut industry were honored with the prestigious Valor Awards, presented by Valent U.S.A. The awards ceremony was led by John Alton, who defined the significance of the award as recognizing “great courage in the …
New Platform Empowers Farmers with Equipment Repair Access While biological and chemical threats to corn yields have long been recognized and addressed, a growing concern in the agriculture industry is far more technological: farm equipment repair availability. At the center of this issue is the ongoing FTC v. John Deere right-to-repair lawsuit, which has brought national attention to the restrictions …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), led by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have jointly announced a major policy shift aimed at improving the nutritional impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Earlier this week, both secretaries signed six new food choice state …
At last week’s Peanut Convention in Panama City, Congressman GT Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, addressed attendees with updates on the latest farm bill—referred to as “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in Washington. Thompson outlined several critical provisions tailored to benefit peanut growers and emphasized the collaborative process that helped shape the legislation. Farmers Helped Shape the Bill …
Secretary Brooke Rollins outlines plans to decentralize USDA operations and bring government closer to the people. USDA Announces Sweeping Department Reorganization In a significant shift aimed at restructuring the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the agency will undergo a major reorganization. The changes, announced last week, are designed to streamline USDA operations, …
Cattle Markets Climb While Grains Struggle in July Trading Live and Feeder Cattle Among Top Gainers as Month Closes As July trading draws to a close, live and feeder cattle are finishing the month strong, according to the latest commodity update from Southeast AgNet’s Bottom Line Report. With only two trading days remaining, both live cattle and feeder cattle are …
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released updated language for its budget reconciliation package, highlighting key policy priorities for Senate Republicans. Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) praised the legislation, describing it as a balanced effort to improve federal nutrition programs and strengthen support for American farmers. Chairman Boozman: A Practical Approach to Reform In a statement …
