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FSA Offices Reopen

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, Peanuts, USDA, USDA-FSA

USDA Resumes FSA Operations, Allowing Peanut Farmers to Access Critical Loans After weeks of uncertainty caused by the government shutdown, the nation’s peanut farmers are finally getting some good news. The shutdown had prevented the industry from securing essential farm loans or placing peanuts in the loan program to receive the minimum price of $3.55 per ton. “Because of the …

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Justice Department and USDA Announce MOU to Protect Competition in Ag Markets

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, USDA

The US Department of Justice and the US Department of Agriculture have announced a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their partnership in an effort to protect competition in agricultural markets. The markets that they are targeting through this MOU includes feed, fertilizer, fuel, seed, equipment and other essential goods. Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Justice Department’s Antitrust …

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Ag Stocks in the Red Rebounding

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy

Ag Stocks Show Strong Gains and Late-Year Rebound Across the Board As 2025 moves into its final quarter, AgriMarketing Magazine has released its latest listing of major agricultural company stock performance, revealing notable gains and key rebounds across several industry sectors. “We reviewed some of the major ag companies and their performance on the big board year-to-date. AgriMarketing Magazine posts …

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How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa

Dan Agri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Corn, This Land of Ours, Wheat

The Birth of Cargill: From Iowa Grain Storage to Global Agribusiness Surplus Grain Sparks Innovation In the mid-1800s, America’s agricultural landscape was changing rapidly. As grain production soared, farmers across the Midwest began facing an unexpected problem — too much success. With harvests exceeding their personal needs and limited local markets, many were forced to sell crops quickly or risk …

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USDA FSA Operations Resumes Despite Government Shutdown

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Funding, USDA, USDA-FSA

USDA Resumes Farm Service Agency Operations Amid Government Shutdown While the government shutdown continues to affect many areas of the federal government, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the resumption of core operations at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) — a move welcomed by producers and commodity groups alike. The shutdown had forced the closure of many federal …

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Ag Stock Values Up

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy

Ag Stocks See Strong Gains in 2025; Livestock Companies Lead the Way According to Agri-Marketing Magazine, most major agricultural stocks have performed well in 2025, showing solid growth through mid-October. Tracking ag-related companies traded on the big board, the magazine notes that livestock-related stocks are clearly outperforming grain and equipment manufacturers so far this year. “It should be no surprise …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Participates in National Planning Event and Encourages Strong Finish to Beef Month

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

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Highlights Beef Month Progress and National Collaboration The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is making strides in promoting beef both in the state and on the national stage, with a strong finish to Beef Month in sight. We spoke with Bailey Watson of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared insights from her recent trip to a key industry gathering. …

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Florida Beef Council Helps Spread Beef Message at NY Wine and Food Festival

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Industry, Marketing

Florida Beef Council Brings the Ranch to NYC at Wine & Food Festival The Florida Beef Council recently helped spread the message of beef far beyond state lines, joining forces with the New York Beef Council and the National Veal Checkoff at the prestigious New York Wine and Food Festival. We caught up with Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef …

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GBB Busy Weeks With Georgia National Fair and Partnerships in Action Promotional Activities

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Events, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Industry, Marketing

Georgia Beef Board Highlights Local Engagement and National Health-Focused Initiatives The Georgia Beef Board has wrapped up a busy few weeks filled with both state and national promotion activities, aiming to connect more consumers with local beef and expand the industry’s reach into health and nutrition sectors. We caught up with Wyatt Doolittle from the Georgia Beef Board for an …

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Agricultural Groups Ask Trump Market Access and Bridge Funds

Dan Agri-Business, Economy

Agricultural Organizations Urge President Trump for Immediate Farmer Support A coalition of agricultural organizations has sent a formal letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to take action to support American farmers amid worsening economic conditions in the sector. “We need help. We encourage you to continue using your considerable international leverage to secure new export markets, access for Georgia …