USDA/NASS

USDA/NASS: Corn, Peanut Acreage Up; Cotton, Soybeans Down

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, USDA-FSA, USDA-NASS

USDA/NASS Releases 2025 Crop Acreage Estimates The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its latest estimates for the 2025 planted crop acreage. While farmers have until July 15 to report their final figures to the Farm Service Agency (FSA), current projections provide a clear picture of national planting trends. Peanuts Acreage Up 5.2% Peanut growers nationwide have expanded …

tariff

Tariffs, Weather, and Yield: What’s Driving Corn Futures This Month

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Crop Forecasts, Economy, Field Crops, USDA, USDA-NASS

Weather and Trade Take Priority Over Latest Crop Report In this month’s bottom-line analysis, Mark Oppold of Southeast AgNet reports that the latest USDA Crop Report is shaping up to be a non-factor for markets. Instead, the agricultural spotlight shifts to two dominant forces: short-term weather forecasts and ongoing tariff uncertainties. According to Oppold, “Corn pollination peaks next week in …

season

One Big Beautiful Bill a Win for Cotton Industry

Dan Cotton, Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), Legislative

The One Big Beautiful Bill is a win for the Cotton Industry according to the Georgia Cotton Commission. Clint Thompson with southeast AgNet has the story. Dale Sandlin with Southeast AgNet Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle …

agriculture

Secretary of Agriculture Announces the Great American Farmers Market

Dan Agri-Business, Events, Field Crops, Fruits, Specialty Crops, USDA, Vegetables

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced last week at a kickoff event to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. The event, the Great American Farmers Market, will take place during National Farmers Market Week, August 3-8, 2025 and will allow agricultural producers to showcase American Agriculture. This event will be held along the National Mall in Washington DC and will …

alabama cattlemen's association

Alabama Cattlemen’s Encourages Producer Participation in Conservation Incentive Program

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle, Conservation, Environment

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is encouraging cattle producers to participate in the Conservation Incentive Program this fall. Kayla Greer with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Senator Shares Origins of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardNovember 14, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for …

cotton production report

One Big Beautiful Bill a Win for Cotton Industry

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

By Clint Thompson The One Big Beautiful Bill’s passage into law is a win for the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and the cotton industry. Taylor Sills, executive director of the GCC, discussed the legislation. “It includes in it an increase in reference price. That reference price is applicable to the 2025 crop. That’s a huge deal for producers that enrolled …

climate hubs

Congress Plans to Scrap USDA Climate Hubs, Following Trump Guidance

Dan Agri-Business, Climate Change, Environment, Legislative, Regulation, USDA

The Ames, Iowa-based Midwest Climate Hub, which along with the other 10 regional climate hubs under the USDA, is slated to be cut from the federal agriculture budget. The U.S. House appropriations bill that sets the 2026 fiscal year budgets for agriculture, rural development, food and drug administration, and related agencies includes no funds for climate hubs or climate corps. …

U.S. Ag Economy Outlook: Stable but Challenging for Farmers

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Labor and Immigration, Peanuts, USDA

USA Peanut Congress 2025: Ag Economy Stable, But Challenges Remain At the recent USA Peanut Congress, agricultural economist Jeffrey Dorfman of North Carolina State University provided an in-depth look at the U.S. economic and agricultural outlook for the coming year. Dorfman highlighted that supply chains are mostly back to normal, giving the broader economy a solid footing. However, housing remains …

NEPA Regulations

US Secretary of Agriculture to Revise NEPA Regulations

Dan Agri-Business, Environment, USDA

The US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced earlier this week that USDA is revising the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. The Department, in a press release, states that this will “reduce unnecessary red tape that is killing jobs and raising prices for Americans.” The department is issuing one set of department-wide NEPA regulations, rescinding seven agency-specific regulations allowing …

US Mexico border

USDA Announces Phased Reopening of U.S./Mexico Border for Livestock

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade, USDA-APHIS

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced earlier this week that risk-based port re-opening for cattle, equines and bison crossing the US Mexico border may begin as early as July 7. This phased reopening comes as the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) experts and their counterparts in Mexico worked in collaboration to increase the surveillance, detection and eradication …