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Florida Ag Commissioner Announces Funding For Ag Water Resource Projects

Dan Agri-Business, Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Funding, Irrigation, Water

Applications Open for $25 Million Florida Agricultural Regional Projects Program Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has announced the opening of the application process for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Agricultural Regional Projects Program. This initiative provides $25 million in grant funding to support regional, collaborative agricultural water resource projects that improve both water quality and …

Georgia National Fair

GA National Fair Peanut Exhibit Unveiled

Dan Agri-Business, Events, Georgia, Peanuts

Visit the Powerful Peanut Exhibit at the Georgia National Fair Before It Closes Sunday The Georgia National Fair continues this week in Perry, Georgia, drawing large crowds and spotlighting the state’s rich agricultural roots. With Sunday marking the final day, visitors still have time to experience a highlight of this year’s fair: the Powerful Peanut Experience. “The Georgia National Fair …

Wheat Outlook

USDA Wheat Outlook For September 2025

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Field Crops, Wheat

USDA Releases September 2025 Wheat Outlook with Updated Production and Yield Estimates The USDA has released its September 2025 Wheat Outlook, providing updated estimates on wheat acreage, yield, and production. Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) shared the latest data for both Durham wheat and other spring wheat. “Durham wheat planted acreage at nearly 2.19 million acres …

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China Trade Discussions Outlook For Ag

Dan Agri-Business, Field Crops, Soybeans, Trade, Wheat

Soybean Trade Hopes Rise Despite No Ag Mention in Trump-Xi Call A recent phone call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi has reignited speculation in the grain markets — but notably, agriculture was left out of the discussion. “President Trump made no mention of agriculture during a phone call on trade with Chinese President Xi last month.” While wheat …

Gage A. Kent and the Birth of Kent Feeds

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Beef, Cattle, This Land of Ours

Revolutionizing Cattle Feeding in the 1920s In the mid-1920s, central Iowa cattle feeder Gage A. Kent recognized that raising superior cattle required more than care—it required proper nutrition. While most feed at the time relied on low-cost fillers, Kent believed that young calves deserved high-quality feed supplements to ensure better growth and health. The Creation of Kent Baby Beef Kent …

Hurricane Helene Block Grant

Hurricane Helene Block Grant Total Team Effort

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, Georgia

Georgia Ag Commissioner Highlights Team Effort Behind $531 Million Block Grant Following the devastating impact of last year’s storm, the announcement of the Hurricane Helene Block Grant last week brings a much-needed $531 million in relief for Georgia’s agricultural community. The funding is aimed at helping farmers recover losses tied to the storm’s destruction, and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper …

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EPA Announces disaster relief funding to southeastern states impacted by Hurricane Helene

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Environment, Funding, Water

EPA Awards $48 Million for Water System Recovery in Hurricane Helene-Affected States The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $48 million in disaster relief funding to support water systems in southeastern states devastated by Hurricane Helene. This critical funding will aid in restoring and strengthening drinking water and wastewater infrastructure that was damaged or destroyed by the storm. The …

Beef Month

October is Beef Month in Alabama

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle, Events, Marketing

Alabama Cattlemen Celebrate 61st Annual Beef Month This October The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is proud to kick off October as Beef Month in Alabama, now celebrating its 61st year. This long-standing tradition recognizes the contributions of Alabama’s beef cattle industry, while promoting the enjoyment and nutritional value of beef across the state. Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of the Alabama …

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Current Trade Negotiation Update For Livestock Industry

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Livestock, Marketing, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Trade

Trump Trade Negotiations and What They Mean for U.S. Beef Exports As the Trump administration continues to pursue new and revised trade agreements, the U.S. beef industry is watching closely. According to Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), implementation details are now the critical focus in turning those deals into real …