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USDA Announces $1 Billion in Disaster Assistance for Livestock Producers U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced that eligible livestock producers impacted by floods and wildfires in 2023 and 2024 will receive disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP). “That’s for flood and wildfire disaster. To help offset increased supplemental feed costs due to the qualifying …
NCBA’s CattleCon 2026 Expands Educational Access for Cattle Producers The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is enhancing its commitment to education at CattleCon 2026, offering more learning opportunities than ever before. The event, scheduled for February 3–5 in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, will include full access to Cattlemen’s College for all registered attendees—a major update that benefits producers at every level. …
National Peanut Board: Gen Z and Millennials Driving Peanut Butter Popularity The National Peanut Board continues to invest in consumer research to evaluate how well peanut grower marketing dollars are performing—and the latest results show strong momentum, especially among younger generations. “With 85 percent of the adults having eaten or purchased peanuts in the past month, the findings of a …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association recently wrapped up its highly anticipated North and South Youth Fall Field Days, drawing in a record number of young participants eager to deepen their knowledge of beef cattle evaluation and agricultural education. We spoke with Bailey Watson from the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, who shared the highlights from both events. “So we had our North and …
NCBA’s Cattle Con 2026 Heads to Downtown Nashville The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is shaking things up for Cattle Con 2026, bringing the premier beef industry convention to downtown Nashville for the very first time. Traditionally held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, this year’s event promises a fresh experience for attendees. We caught up with Buck Wehrbein, NCBA President, …
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. …
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has released its analysis of the July 2025 U.S. pork and beef export numbers, based on the latest data from the USDA. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom highlighted several key trends affecting meat exports, including strong pork demand in Latin America and ongoing beef export barriers to China. Halstrom began by addressing pork …
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, …
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 …
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 …
