In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at how the major Presidential candidates feel about WOTUS, that a 13-year ban on U.S. beef exports to China is ending, why cotton growers are being reminded to “Keep it Clean”, a new record for peanut exports, Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board …
Weekly Livestock Market Report
Here are the Alabama and Georgia cattle market reports for the week ending September 23rd, compiled by the Livestock Market News Service for both states. AL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
The Presidential candidates are split when it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. This week, Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton told Farm Futures she supports the rule that seeks to clarify the types of water the EPA can regulate under the Clean Water Act. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …
Farmers Urging Congress to Swiftly Move on TPP Agreement
Through groups like the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the American Farm Bureau, thousands of farmers are asking Congress to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement quickly. NCGA says more than 6,000 farmers have written letters to Congress urging passage of the agreement this year. NCGA is delivering those letters to lawmakers this week. Meanwhile, Farm Bureau joined …
Ag Confidence Continues to Decline
The recent Ag Confidence Index compiled by DTN reached the lowest score recorded since the poll began. Known as the ACI, the August results from farmer surveys produced the lowest score, of 72 in the seven-year history of the index. One year ago, the ACI was a more neutral 98. The data reflects a 27 percent drop in confidence from …
Report Shows EPA Continues to Enforce WOTUS
A new report shows despite a court order injunction, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to enforce the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. Scott Yager, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Environmental Counsel, discusses that Senate Environment and Public Works Committee report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday
The Plains Peanut Festival will be held this coming Saturday, September 24th in Plains, Georgia. The Plains Better Hometown Program coordinates the festival annually. Tyron Spearman has a preview of the annual event, but for even more information and to view a schedule of activities, visit the official website of the Plains Peanut Festival at www.plainsgeorgia.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
NCGA CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing on Ag Consolidation
From the National Corn Growers Association: Regulatory barriers facing agriculture are a major driver of agriculture industry consolidation, National Corn Growers Association Chief Executive Officer Chris Novak testified today at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on consolidation and competition in the U.S. seed and agrochemical industry. “Domestic regulatory hurdles for crop protection chemicals and delays in international approvals for new …
Georgia Cotton Fields Vary in 2016
The Georgia Cotton Commission works closely with the University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team on various issues of importance to producers across the state. And Jared Whitaker, UGA cotton extension agronomist, says its research efforts are designed to get information out to growers to hopefully make them more profitable. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement …
Regulatory Issues and Farm Bill Are Concerns for Agriculture
While much of the talk lately has been about trade and mergers, regulatory issues are still a major concern for many in agriculture. Bob Redding, who represents peanut growers in Washington, D.C., says it is something they continue to deal with on a regular basis. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …