One Big Beautiful Bill

Livestock Groups React to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

Dan Cattle, Economy, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

With the Senate’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill on July 1st, livestock groups are reacting to the news. Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said, “The Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill protects family farmers and ranchers across the country from a massive tax hike at the end …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Member Highlights the Return on Investment in Checkoff Programs for the Producer

Dale Sandlin Beef, Cattle, Georgia Beef Board (GBB), Industry

The Georgia Beef Board is highlighting the value that the Beef Checkoff program brings to the Georgia cattle producers through various programs each year. We spoke with Brent Galloway, representing the Georgia Cattlemen’s Association on the Georgia Beef Board, who talked about the programs that he feels make the most impact. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Remind Consumers To Put Beef Center of the Plate this Fourth of July

Dale Sandlin Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Beef, Cattle

As grills fire up across the country this Fourth of July, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is reminding consumers to put beef on their menu. We spoke with Kayla Greer with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association who shared different options of beef for the Independence Day holiday. Kayla also shared some details on cattle production that consumers should consider. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …

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Florida Beef Council Shares Beef Ideas for Your Independence Day Celebration

Dale Sandlin Beef, Florida Beef Council (FBC)

The Florida Beef Council is reminding everyone that beef is a great option for your Independence Day celebration. We spoke with Florida Beef Council’s Deanne Maples who shared suggestions on different cuts of beef for this holiday. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Africanized honey bee

Africanized Honey bees Detected in Alabama

Dale Sandlin Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI)

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has confirmed the presence of Africanized honey bees in Barbour County earlier this week. The identification was confirmed after local beekeepers collected a feral swarm. The swarm was humanely euthanized in an effort to protect Alabama’s honey bee populations. Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, Rick Pate said, “There is no reason for public …

Florida cattlemen's association

Commissioner Simpson Recaps Some of the Key Points to Florida’s Farm Bill

Dale Sandlin Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

With the passage and signing of the Florida Farm Bill, there’s a variety of elements in the bill that impact agriculture in Florida. We spoke with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson who highlighted several key points of the bill. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

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Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA, USDA-NASS, Wheat

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025 – The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its annual Acreage Report today, showing key shifts in U.S. crop planting for 2025. Corn continues to dominate the landscape, while soybean and cotton acreage fell compared to last year. According to the report, U.S. farmers planted 95.2 million acres of corn in 2025, marking a 5% …

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Morgan Cole Industry, Sponsored Content

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Africanized honey bee

Africanized Honeybees Confirmed in Alabama: ADAI Launches Containment Effort

Dan Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Industry

Alabama Department of Agriculture Responds Swiftly to Protect Beekeepers and Pollinators The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has confirmed the presence of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) in Barbour County, after a feral swarm was collected by local beekeepers. The swarm was safely euthanized to protect the state’s honeybee populations. In response, ADAI is deploying monitoring traps within a five-mile …

Florida Cattlemen’s Incoming President Shares His Excitement for This Year’s Priorities

Dan Cattle, Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA), Industry

Incoming Florida Cattlemen’s Association President Rick Moyer shared his excitement for this year when we spoke with him at the Florida Cattlemen’s Convention in Marco Island. Dale Sandlin reporting for Southeast AgNet Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024