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Time Change Coming This Weekend

Dan Agri-Business, General

Early this Sunday morning, we officially spring forward an hour as Daylight Savings Time will begin. Mark Oppold has a look at the history of this time change event. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …

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Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation

Dan Agri-Business, Export/Import, Tariff

The U.S. agricultural sector has expressed strong concerns following the President’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Industry leaders warn that these measures could have significant repercussions for American farmers and agribusinesses. Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, emphasized the potential economic fallout, stating, “We’re already grappling with significant financial uncertainty, and these tariffs only …

Cattle Report

Standing Up for Checkoff Programs

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Funding

Over the years, there have been various groups that have opposed commodity checkoff programs, and those efforts continue. As Rusty Halvorson reports, another group has contacted the new Agriculture Secretary in efforts to stop checkoff programs. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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USDA Secretary Announces Aid Plan at Commodity Classic

Dan Agri-Business, Funding

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed farmers attending Commodity Classic in Denver earlier this week and outlined the USDA’s plan to distribute $30 billion in economic and disaster relief. She also met with leaders from the corn, soybean, wheat, and sorghum industries. Rollins called the current farm economy one of the worst in a century but expressed optimism for improvement. …

Rural Mainstreet Index

Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) continued its downward trend in February, marking the 17th decline in the past 18 months. The index, which measures the economic health of rural communities across a ten-state region dependent on agriculture and energy, fell to 38.0, down from 42.3 in January. A reading below 50 indicates economic contraction. Economic uncertainty remains a key concern, …

disaster assistance

Congressional Leaders on Importance of Disaster Relief

Dan Agri-Business, Funding

We told you last week that Congressional leaders sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hoping the Agriculture Department will get disaster relief out to farmers soon. Tyron Spearman has more information about that letter and the importance of this relief. During the recent Ag Outlook Forum, Secretary Rollins told those in attendance that the U.S. farm economy is dire, and she …

Florida Legislative Session

Florida Legislative Session Starts Tuesday

Dan Agri-Business, Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), Legislative

The 2025 Florida Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday, March 4th in Tallahassee, and the Florida Cattlemen’s Association (FCA) is ready for the annual event. FCA Director of Governmental Affairs Sam Ard explains what all is coming up, including the FCA Legislative Quarterly meetings. The annual FCA Legislative Quarterly meetings will be held March 11-12 in Tallahassee. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …

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USDA to Lead March Trade Mission to Guatemala

Dan Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Trade

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to Guatemala from March 3-7, aiming to strengthen trade partnerships and expand U.S. agricultural exports throughout Central America. The delegation will include representatives from more than two dozen agribusinesses, trade organizations, and two state departments of agriculture. “Expanding export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses remains a top …

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Senators Demand Answers from USDA Over Mass Layoffs

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Legislative

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, is leading all committee Democrats in demanding transparency from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding its recent widespread layoffs. The Senators have requested detailed data on the number of terminated employees, broken down by state, agency, job position, and veteran status—information the administration has yet …

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Congressional Leaders Pushing for Disaster Relief

Dan Agri-Business, Field Crops, Funding, Peanuts

Congressional leaders are hoping the Agriculture Department will get disaster relief information sent out to farmers soon. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025