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National Peanut Day Highlights Peanut Facts

National Peanut Day 2025: Surprising Facts and a Nutty Celebration National Peanut Day, celebrated on September 13, is a chance to honor one of America’s favorite foods. The National Peanut Board marked the occasion by sharing some fun and surprising facts about peanuts and peanut butter that highlight just how essential this nut is to American agriculture and snacking culture. …

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MAHA Commission Unveils Landmark Strategy to Combat Childhood Chronic Disease in America

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has released a comprehensive new strategy aimed at tackling chronic childhood diseases through sweeping reforms across food, health, and education systems. The strategy includes 120 initiatives and executive actions intended to reshape national policy and deliver measurable outcomes for American families. “The document includes 120 initiatives and executive actions to ‘advance gold-standard science, …

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National Peanut Board Launches HealthNut Club on College Campuses to Promote Peanut Nutrition

The National Peanut Board is hitting the road this fall with its innovative HealthNut Club campaign, designed to bring peanut-powered nutrition to college campuses across the country. This initiative is part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the health benefits of peanuts and encourage students to incorporate them into their daily routines. “The National Peanut Board has launched …

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Florida Cattlewomen Host Hands-On Primal Breakdown Workshop Backed by Florida Beef Council

The Florida Cattlewomen’s Association, in collaboration with the Florida Beef Council, recently held an educational primal breakdown workshop that gave attendees a unique, hands-on experience in beef processing and education. The event was aimed at increasing knowledge about beef cuts, meat quality, and maximizing value for producers and consumers alike. We spoke with Emily Beaty of Beaty Ranch LLC, one …

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Livestock Groups Applaud MAHA Health Strategy Emphasizing Fresh Beef and Food Safety

The release of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Strategy has drawn strong reactions from leading livestock organizations. Both the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) praised the second report’s alignment with agricultural priorities and science-based nutrition. According to a press release from the NCBA, “American Beef is a Perfect Fit with the Second …

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NCBA Opens Spring 2026 Internship Applications for Public Policy, Sustainability, and Events

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has officially opened the application period for its Spring 2026 internship program, offering valuable opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the cattle and beef industry. “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has announced that that the application period has now opened for their internship program for the Spring 2026 semester. …

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USDA Launches 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants with $18 Million in Funding

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially opened applications for the 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, announcing up to $18 million in funding to strengthen the connection between local farmers and school nutrition programs across the country. “The USDA says that they will invest up to $18 million in farm to school projects connecting farmers with child …

Farm Bill Education Highlight Cotton Meetings

By Clint Thompson Farm bill educational meetings highlight the National Cotton Council’s work this week across the Southeast. The Georgia meetings, which are being conducted by the Georgia Cotton Commission, National Cotton Council, Southern Cotton Growers and the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association, are designed to inform cotton producers, industry firms and agribusinesses with critical information regarding the farm bill provisions …

Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Prepares for Potential New World Screwworm Threat

With the threat of New World Screwworm on the horizon, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is taking proactive steps to prepare the state’s livestock industry. A coordinated meeting and workshop have been planned to ensure the state is fully equipped to respond quickly and effectively if the parasite is detected. We sat down with Erin Beasley, Executive Vice President of Alabama …