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USDA September Hogs and Pigs Report Shows Slight Decline in Herd Size The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its September 2025 Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report, providing the latest data on herd size, farrowing’s, and producer intentions. According to USDA Livestock Analyst Michael McConnell, the U.S. hog herd as of September 1st is showing a modest year-over-year decline. …
NCBA Urges Fast Action as New World Screw Worm Nears U.S. Border As the New World Screw Worm inches closer to the U.S. border, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is urging immediate and decisive action to protect the American cattle industry. Following the detection just 70 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, NCBA CEO Collin Woodall shared the association’s position …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission reminds its cotton growers that the late enrollment deadline to enroll seed cotton base acres in Agriculture Risk Coverage program (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program is Tuesday, Sept. 30. Producers can switch their base acres from the Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX) to either ARC or PLC and incur a 60% …
Governor Kay Ivey Proclaims October 12 as Farmer’s Day in Alabama Farmers across Alabama are getting long-overdue recognition thanks to a new statewide observance. Last week, Governor Kay Ivey officially proclaimed October 12th as Farmer’s Day in Alabama, joined by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate. We spoke with Commissioner Pate to learn what inspired this important …
Georgia Peanut Tour Highlights State’s Dominance in U.S. Peanut Production The 2025 Georgia Peanut Tour wrapped up this past week, shining a spotlight on the state’s leadership in U.S. peanut production. Hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission, University of Georgia, and other industry leaders, the tour offered insight into crop progress, acreage growth, and the counties leading the charge. “The …
The Georgia Beef Board is preparing for its most important consumer interaction of the year at the Georgia National Fair, an event that reaches hundreds of thousands of people and allows direct engagement with families, food lovers, and future beef buyers. We spoke with Wyatt Doolittle of the Georgia Beef Board about what’s planned for this year’s 10-day fair. “So …
The Florida Beef Council is continuing its efforts to educate and connect the supply chain from pasture to plate. Last week, they hosted a hands-on educational event, Beef 101, in partnership with Cheney Brothers, a leading food service distributor. The event took place at the University of Florida and brought together food service professionals, educators, and beef industry leaders. We …
As dry conditions continue to worsen across the state, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is asking cattle producers to take an active role in documenting the impact on their operations. These real-time reports help state climatologists and agencies monitor conditions more accurately—and could influence eligibility for emergency livestock programs. We spoke with Erin Beasley of the ACA to learn more …
By Clint Thompson Georgia cotton producers are beginning to harvest this season’s crop. The Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team remind growers that there are management options that they need to be mindful of for this season and next, especially related to disease control. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension plant pathologist, highlighted cotton diseases while speaking at …
Congressional Appropriations Decisions Could Impact the U.S. Cattle Industry As Congress works through the process of continuing to fund the federal government, industry leaders are closely watching how decisions in Washington could affect agriculture. We spoke with Tanner Beymer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) to get his take on the appropriations process and how it could directly influence …
