GCC Executive Director Applauds ECAP

Clint Thompson Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC)

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced this week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Taylor Sills, executive director of the Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC), applauded the USDA’s announcement. Colquitt County cotton producer Bart Davis, who also …

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NCBA Pleased with WOTUS Revision Announcement

Dan Cattle, Legislative, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Water

We recently told you that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced they will work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). As Rusty Halvorson reports, this announcement pleased those with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. To read more about this EPA announcement, click here. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

National Agriculture Trade Day

Commissioner Rick Pate declares March 19th as National Agriculture Trade Day in Alabama

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

(ADAI/MONTGOMERY, AL/March 19, 2025) — Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate has declared March 19th as National Agriculture Trade Day in Alabama, in recognition of the significant contribution agriculture trade makes to the state’s economy, farmers and communities. Commissioner Pate is currently serving as the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) Board President. SUSTA is a non-profit organization that …

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USDA Announces E-CAP Funds

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, Peanuts, USDA-FSA

When it comes to the $10 billion in economic assistance passed by Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been working to get these funds out to producers. The program doing this is called the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, or E-CAP. Tyron Spearman has more details. Eligible producers must report 2024 crop year planted and prevented planted acres to FSA on an FSA-578, Report …

Thank a Farmer

National Ag Day – Thank A Farmer Video

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI)

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is celebrating National Ag Day today! We want to recognize and show our appreciation to the hardworking farmers who keep Alabama and the world fed, clothed and thriving! Agriculture is the backbone of our state, contributing $77.3 billion to our economy. No one is more committed to protecting the land than Alabama farmers. …

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USDA Expediting Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers

Dan Agri-Business, Funding, USDA, USDA-FSA

Marking National Agriculture Day, Secretary Rollins Prioritizes Timely Support for Farmers (USDA-FSA/WASHINGTON/March 18, 2025) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency …

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Georgia Beef Board Participates in GCA Convention

Dan Beef, Cattle, Georgia, Georgia Beef Board (GBB)

The Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention was held recently in Augusta, and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) was able to be a part of the annual event. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it was a good gathering for them to talk about what is happening in the beef industry. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

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Florida Beef Council Involved with Digital Campaigns

Dan Beef, Cattle, Florida, Florida Beef Council (FBC), Marketing

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is currently involved with two digital campaigns to help get the beef message out to consumers. FBC Director of Education & Promotion DeAnne Maples explains how they work. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

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Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s MOOseum Provides Learning Opportunities

Dan Alabama, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA), Cattle, Education

Teachers across Alabama look for learning opportunities for their younger students, and one of those places that many like to visit is the MOOseum at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) building in Montgomery. ACA Executive Vice President Erin Beasley says this is the time of the year they see visits from a lot of students. For the past 30 years, the MOOseum has been the …

Pork

All U.S. Pork Facilities Reinstated to Export to China

Dan Export/Import, Exports/Imports, National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), Pork

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce successful efforts to renew registrations of all 300 plus U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities eligible to export to China. “U.S. pork producers now have maintained access and increased certainty to export their products to the 1.4-billion-person Chinese market,” said NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys. “NPPC’s leadership and focus on market access …