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By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton growers and industry leaders should mark their calendars for the Georgia Cotton Commission’s (GCC) annual meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, talked about next year’s meeting and a focus on an emerging insect pest that …
NCBA’s 2026 CattleCon Adds New Access to Cattlemen’s College The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is gearing up for CattleCon 2026, set for February 3rd through the 5th, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. One of the most notable updates this year is a new feature tied to Cattlemen’s College, a long-standing educational component of the annual convention. We caught up with …
Farm Service Agency Shares Details on Upcoming Bridge Assistance Payments With bridge assistance payments to farmers expected soon, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing more insight into how those payments will be calculated and distributed. We sat down with Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce to discuss what producers can expect as the program moves closer to …
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 …
Georgia Beef Board Highlights Strong Cull Cow Market at Farm Bureau Convention The Georgia Beef Board recently provided a detailed cattle market update during a breakout session at the Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. The discussion focused on broader economic conditions and, more specifically, the outlook for the cull cow market as producers head into winter and begin planning for 2026. …
Florida Beef Council Sees Big Returns from Sam’s Club E-Commerce Campaign The Florida Beef Council continues to find innovative ways to promote beef to consumers, and a recent e-commerce campaign delivered impressive results. The campaign, which ran from August 15th through September 30th, was built specifically around the Sam’s Club e-commerce platform, targeting Florida consumers during a key seasonal shopping …
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 …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) believes the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) payments that were recently announced will provide an infusion for the agricultural economy, including Georgia’s struggling cotton industry. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, talked about the impact of the FBA program. “This Farmer Bridge Assistance program that was announced is very important to cotton …
NCBA Highlights Concerns Over EAJA Abuse at Congressional Hearing The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing earlier this week examining the Abuse of the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). The session focused on how the law—originally designed to help citizens challenge federal actions—has shifted over time due to increased litigation from environmental groups. Testifying …
CattleCon 2026: NCBA Announces High-Energy Keynote Speaker Lineup The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is gearing up for CattleCon 2026, and this year’s event brings exciting updates to the convention experience. We caught up with Kristen Torres with NCBA to learn what attendees can expect from the general sessions and the impressive roster of keynote speakers. According to Torres, one …
