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USDA Awards Peanut Butter Bids to Support Child Nutrition Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the awarding of new peanut butter bids as part of its ongoing support for child nutrition programs and other domestic food distribution efforts. The awards were issued through the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program under solicitation number 1071. These commodity …
AEM Reports Sharp Decline in U.S. Tractor and Combine Sales The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is reporting a significant slowdown in agricultural equipment sales across the United States, highlighting the continued financial pressure facing farmers. According to newly released data, total sales of agricultural tractors in the U.S. dropped nearly 20 percent, while combine sales declined 35 percent compared …
Corn Market Holds Steady as Ethanol Demand Signals Upside Potential The corn trade has remained relatively lackluster in recent weeks, moving within a defined trading range and lacking a strong directional push. However, underlying fundamentals suggest the market may have the potential to work higher, particularly if demand trends continue to strengthen. One of the most supportive factors for corn …
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Approves 2026 Beef Checkoff Marketing Plan The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Checkoff Council has officially approved its 2026 Beef Checkoff marketing plan, setting priorities and budgets for the year ahead. The decision came during the council’s final quarterly board meeting of the year, a meeting traditionally focused on planning for the future of beef promotion and education in …
Georgia Peanut Deliveries Near Completion as Market Holds Steady The Federal State Inspection Service across Georgia is reporting continued progress in the state’s peanut harvest, with producers delivering a total of 3,496,000 tons of peanuts so far this season. That figure represents 93.6% of the current crop estimate, indicating the harvest is nearing completion but remains slightly behind last year’s …
China’s Shifting Soybean Commitment Raises Market Uncertainty Uncertainty surrounding China’s commitment to purchase 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans continues to weigh heavily on the soybean market. What was once expected to be a firm deadline has instead become a moving target, complicating planning for producers, traders, and exporters across the agricultural supply chain. The deadline for China to meet …
Agricultural Retailers Association Supports Farmer Bridge Assistance Program The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is expressing strong support for the Trump administration’s recently announced Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, highlighting its importance in helping farmers manage financial uncertainty and maintain access to critical crop inputs during a challenging agricultural economy. ARA leadership emphasized that the program comes at a crucial time, …
$12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payment Program Offers Relief Amid Market Challenges American farmers are set to receive significant financial relief through the newly announced $12 billion Farmer Bridge Payment Program, a move that has been met with strong support across the agricultural community. The program is designed to help farmers manage the impacts of persistently low commodity prices and the …
USDA Releases Details on $12 Billion Bridge Payments for Farmers With the announcement of the $12 billion bridge payment program, farmers across the country now have clearer insight into how this financial assistance will be distributed. According to USDA, $11 billion of the total funding will go directly to producers of major row crops, offering short-term relief as growers navigate …
State Agriculture Commissioners Praise USDA Bridge Assistance Payments Following the Trump Administration’s announcement of USDA bridge assistance payments, state commissioners of agriculture across the Southeast are applauding the move as a critical lifeline for producers facing ongoing financial strain. Alabama Commissioner Rick Pate Applauds Critical Relief Rick Pate, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, commended the administration’s …
