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 …

Propane: Clean Energy Powering the Farm

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The conversation around clean energy seems to have no end in sight. Livestock producers and those involved in agriculture know the importance of sustainability and taking care of the environment. To learn more about clean energy on the farm, I visited with Mike Newland, from the Propane Education and Research Council. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Bipartisan Bill Would Support Organic Dairy Farmers

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Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House that would support organic dairy farmers. The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act would enhance data collection at USDA to better understand the costs associated with producing organic milk. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME), a longtime organic farmer and House Ag Committee member, and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) sponsor the bill. “International trade challenges, adverse …

Details from New Farmland Values Report

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A new report looks at farmland values for last year. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Agriculture in Atlanta: Week One of the 2024 Legislative Session

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Legislators reconvened this week in Atlanta to start the 2024 legislative session. As Georgia General Assembly members begin settling in, priorities are already being laid out. Will Bentley, President of the Georgia Agribusiness Council shares more. Story by Will Jordan Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024