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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 …
Beef Promotion Goes Big at Baseball’s Inaugural Game at Bristol Motor Speedway The Florida Beef Council is gearing up for a unique promotional opportunity this baseball season: the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 2. This historic event marks the first-ever Major League Baseball game held at the famed racetrack and will feature the Atlanta Braves …
U.S. Advances Trade Relations with Europe, Japan, and Indonesia The Trump administration recently unveiled several international trade agreements, featuring notable developments for the U.S. agricultural sector. These deals—finalized with the European Union, Japan, and Indonesia—aim to bolster American exports, reduce trade deficits, and eliminate long-standing tariff and non-tariff barriers. Each agreement is strategically designed to create expanded market access for …
The Roots of Irrigation In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold sheds light on the long and fascinating history of irrigating cropland. While modern systems are sophisticated and efficient, the practice of irrigation dates back thousands of years. Ancient farmers in Asia and Africa were among the first to manipulate water for agriculture, devising rudimentary yet effective techniques to …
USDA Delivers $675 Million in Disaster Relief to Florida Agriculture In a major step to support farmers and ranchers across the southeastern United States, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the release of $675 million in federal disaster relief funding. This allocation is specifically aimed at assisting agricultural producers in Florida and the broader Southeast who have suffered devastating …
