NCBA Keeps Pushing for Death Tax Relief

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly supports the Death Tax Repeal Act introduced in both the House and Senate. NCBA says it’s unconscionable for cattle producers to face a tax that forces them to sell all or part of their family’s farm or ranch due to the death of a family member. “With the cost of farmland rising rapidly, …

Tallahassee Talks: FCA Boots on The Hill

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The Florida Cattlemen’s Association held their annual Boot on The Hill event this week in Tallahassee. Sam Ard, Florida Cattlemen’s Director of Governmental Affairs Outlines FCA’s priorities for the session. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Agriculture in Atlanta: Week Two of the 2024 Legislative Session

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Over the last week, Georgia General Assembly members heard budget proposals from state leaders. Will Bentley, President of the Georgia Agribusiness Council shares more on what’s happening under the gold dome. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Red Meat Export Potential a Mixed Bag

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Looking at the 2024 U.S. red meat export potential, the forecast is mixed. Strong growth on the pork side over the last year has set that market segment up for greater expansion. An approximate eight percent growth in pork exports in 2023 with another four percent expected in 2024, U.S. pork is well-positioned for further growth. Erin Borror, U.S. Meat …

Georgia Peanut Farm Show Happening Today, Outstanding Farmers Honored

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The Georgia Peanut Farm Show is today in Tifton, GA. Producers are gathered to gain the latest insights on peanut production and see new technology to improve their operation. Tyron Spearman has more. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Regulations Would Revise Standards for Meat Processors

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The American Sheep Industry Association reports that regulations would revise standards for meat processors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposed regulation that would revise wastewater discharge standards for facilities that process meat and poultry products. Many of these facilities are located near communities with environmental justice concerns that have bodies of water impaired by nutrient pollution. The agency’s …

Promotions Showcase U.S. Pork Loin to Consumers in Mexico, November Export Number Snapshot

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U.S. pork has set export records in 2023 with growth in markets across the segment. One unique promotion project that pushed sales in Mexico was conducted through a collaboration of U.S. Meat Export Federation, National Pork Board, and USDA’s Market Access Program and Quality Samples Program. Lorenzo Elizalde, USMEF’s director of marketing and trade in Mexico shares more. Sponsored ContentWhat …