The US Department of Agriculture has announced another slate of presidential appointments with new leadership across the Departments. US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said, “Agriculture is the backbone of America, and strong leadership at the People’s Department is key to America’s continued success. I’m proud to welcome this team of experienced, dedicated professionals to USDA. Together, we’ll work to …
USDA APHIS Awards $15 Million to protect Animal Health
The US Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service has announced that they are awarding over $15.3 million to projects to enhance prevention, preparedness, early detection and rapid response to the most damaging diseases that threaten US Livestock. The 68 total projects include those led by 24 State Departments of Agriculture, five Tribal Entities, 35 Universities, three livestock industry …
USDA Recaps World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report has been released. USDA’s Chief Economist Seth Myer provides insights on the report and the factors to consider moving forward in the next crop year for some commodities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Black Vulture Relief Act Introduced in Congress
A bill dealing with Black Vulture Predation has been introduced in Congress and Livestock trade groups are praising this effort. Representatives John Rose of Tennessee and Darren Soto of Florida have introduced the Black Vulture Relief Act which would allow a cattle producer to capture, kill, disperse or transport black vultures that pose a risk to livestock and would institute …
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Reports Secretary of Ag Drought Designation
Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has announced that US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has designated 20 counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought with an additional eighteen counties listed as contiguous disaster counties. The US Drought monitor noted these counties are in D-2 status for eight or more consecutive weeks, …
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Shares The Current Work On Yellow Legged Hornet
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper is highlighting the work that his Department is undertaking to eradicate the Yellow Legged Hornet. We caught up with him for an update. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Highlights Changes in the Imports and Exports of Agricultural Products
The US Department of Agriculture is highlighting notable changes in the agricultural imports and exports in their latest Ag Trade Forecasts. USDA Economist Bart Kenner shared insights on how the imports and exports of cattle and red meat are shaping up. He also shared the figures on overall exports and imports for all ag commodities. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Polling Results Show Support From Consumers on goals of Florida Pesticide Labeling Bill
The Modern Ag Alliance recently conducted polling around the efforts of House Bill 129 in Florida’s Legislature this session and Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance shared the results of this polling. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
National Pork Producers Council Applauds US Senators Efforts in Bill Introduction
The National Pork Producers Council is applauding several United States Senators for their efforts in introducing the Food Security and Farm Protection Act addressing the impacts of California’s Proposition 12. The bill would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce and is sponsored by US Senators Joni Ernst and …
Pesticide Labeling Bill in Florida Legislature Could Provide Consistency for Producers and Consumers
According to the Modern Ag Alliance, HB 129 in Florida’s legislature this session could provide clarity for producers and consumers. We spoke with Elizabeth Burns-Thompson about the impacts of this legislation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024